Bicycling Tips

In the summertime, biking is a great activity to stay healthy and enjoy the outdoors. Hold on though! Here are a few bike tips to remember:

1. Make sure that you wear a bicycle helmet! A helmet will protect your head in case you fall off your bike. But helmets only protect your head! You have to use your head to prevent other injuries.
2. Riding a bike is like driving a car. You must obey all the rules of the road. Make sure you know them, they could save your life.
3. Do you know how to talk to others with your hands? Hand signals let cars and people know what you plan to do like are you going to stop? Are you going to turn? Check it out and get your signals straight!!

   

4. Did you know your bike is considered a vehicle on the road?
5. Make sure you stop at the end of alleyways and before crossing the street. Many accidents happen when kids fail to stop and look both ways for cars.
6. Remember to wear bright or reflective clothing especially at night. If someone in a car cannot see you, they won't know you are there! OUCH!