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Mountain biking is a thrilling sport enjoyed by thousands of people worldwide every year. As with any other sport, there is equipment specifically designed to help keep participants safe. Perhaps even more important, mountain biking is…
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Helmets are the most traditional mountain bike safety gear and also the most important. Putting on a helmet is the first step of mountain biking. For cross-country riding, a helmet is really the only piece of safety equipment necessar…
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Although the week differs as you travel around the United States, the idea of Bike Safety Week stays the same. You can contact your local municipal administrators for more specific information regarding Bike Safety week.
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Child bike seats have become increasingly popular in recent decades. Although research varies, even the safest child bike seat might still result in minor neck, head and arm injuries in the event of a crash. Proper use and following a…
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Without the proper safety clothing, a bicycle ride can turn from a pleasurable romp to a dangerous or deadly excursion. There are considerations to take regarding clothing items that will make your bike ride safe and enjoyable.
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Either ripping down single track or dodging cars, once you start moving, you rely on your bike, equipment and experience to keep you moving, get you around the next turn and back home safely. A few precautions early save a lot of time…
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Biking is a fun and effective way to exercise and enjoy the outdoors. In Florida, bicycles are vehicles that are propelled either solely by human power or a combination of human and electric power that propels the bike at 20 mph or les…
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Salem, Oregon is a bicyclist's mecca, with many bike paths, bike lanes in traffic and of course plenty of cyclists. The local cyclist club has more than 400 members, and the city's website has a special page on bike safety.
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Fairbanks, Alaska, presents some unique challenges when it comes to bike safety. Extreme weather conditions, including snow, do not stop cyclists from getting out in Fairbanks. Contending with snow is just one more factor in the city's…
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Children are by far more likely than adults to have a bicycle accident that requires medical attention. Safety experts recommend helmets for children, as well as safety classes.
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Bike trailers allow riders to pedal while towing a load. Whether you need to carry your dog, kids or gear for a cross-country tour, there are bike trailers designed for your needs.
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Learning to ride a bike builds a child's confidence, encourages healthy habits, provides a way for the family to spend time together and offers older kids the freedom of transportation. Teach your children how to stay safe when they ri…
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Cyclists worry about speeding cars on the road and mountain lions on the trails. Most riders forget that it's the mundane hazard, like a pedestrian, that's more likely to cause a crash. Ride smart around pedestrians to make roads and t…
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To stay safe on your trail ride, you need to be prepared with the right gear, know trail rules and etiquette and be ready to respond in an emergency.
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In the latter half of the 19th century, riding a bicycle could be a very dangerous sport. Injuries and even death occurred when riders would fall off the enlarged front wheel. Around 1890, the arrival of the safety bicycle with wheels…
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