The Bicycle Safety Guide

Bicycle riding is a healthy and fun activity that is enjoyed by people of all ages. From the first time you ride a tricycle at age 2 or 3, there is nothing quite like the freedom that you get from riding a bike.

However, regardless of age proper bicycle safety is very important. In order to ride your bicycle safely, there are a number of factors to keep in mind. The bicycle must be in proper working order, with tires properly inflated, brakes being able to stop the bicycle and the steering must be working properly. But other factors must be taken into consideration such as wearing a properly fitting bicycle helmet, the size of the bicycle must be appropriate for the rider and whether you’re riding on a bike trail or on the road, you must follow rules of the road. Here are a collection of resources to help you understand bicycle safety:

Bicycle Safety

• Bicycle Related Injuries – injury prevention tips from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
• Kids and Bicycle Safety – tips for bicycle for kids from the National Highway Transportation Administration.
• Bicycle Rules and Safety – general information on how to be safe on the road.
• Bicycle Safety – recommendations on bike safety from the Univ. of Maryland Medical Center.
• Interactive Bicycle Safety – online bicycle safety information.

Bike Riding Safety Tips

• Bicycle Riding Tips – safety tips for riding bikes in the city.
• Bicycle Safety Tips – tips for children, adults, seniors and motorists.
• Bike Safety Tips and Statistics – information and suggestions on how to ride safely.
• Bike Safety – parents guide to bike safety for the family.
• Bike Safety Tips – information and recommendations on how to ride bikes safely.

 Safe Bike Equipment

• Bicycle Safety Equipment – outlines the equipment needed for safe biking.
• Bicycle Equipment Safety Tips – information on bike and roller blade equipment
• Safe Biking Tips – tips on how to use bicycles safely.
• Bike Safety Education – checklist of items to consider for safe biking.
• Biking Tips – safety tips for the bike and bikers.

Bicycle Helmets

• Bicycle Helmet Effectiveness – information on helmets and their effectiveness in the event of an accident.
• Bike Helmet Information – Cornell guide with information about bike helmets and usage.
• Bike Helmets – information from the Berkeley Parents Network about bicycle helmets.
• Information on Bike Helmets – sizing information along with why it is important to have a properly fitting helmet.
• Bike Helmet Usage Law – legal information from the National Highway Transportation Authority.

Bike Safety for Kids

• Bicycle Safety is No Accident – information for kids on bicycle safety.
• Teaching Safe Bicycling – educational article on how to teach bicycle safety.
• Bicycle Safety Fact Sheet – resourceful information on why bike safety is important for children.
• Kids and Bicycle Safety – PDF on bike safety for kids.
• Teaching Children Bicycle Safety – information on how to teach bike safety to children.

Other Bicycle Safety Resources

• Bicycle Information Center – information and resources on bicycle safety.
• Bicycle Rules and Safety – resources for all bike riders to be safe.
• Myths and Facts of Bicycle Safety – data on the truths and myths of bike safety.
• Educating Seniors About Bike Safety – information for senior citizens about bike safety.
• Resources for Bicyclists – variety of information and resources for all bicycle riders.

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