STAY SAFE on your bike

Riding a bike is fun, and good exercise too, but you have to do it safely! Here are some tips for becoming a safe bike rider!

5SE YOUR HEAD WEAR A HELMET

A helmet is the number one way to protect your head from injury on a bike. Wear your helmet every time you are bike riding, skating or riding a scooter.

-AKE SURE YOUR HELMET lTS AND PUT IT ON CORRECTLY

(Ask your adult to help you.) Your helmet should sit on top of your head in a level position, and should not rock forward, backward or side to side. The helmet straps must always be buckled, but not too tightly. EYES check: Position the helmet on your head. Look up and you should see the bottom rim of the helmet. The rim should be one to two finger-widths above the eyebrows. EARS check: Make sure the straps of the helmet form a “V” under your ears when buckled. The strap should be snug but comfortable. MOUTH check: Open your mouth as wide as you can. Do you feel the helmet hug your head? If not, tighten those straps and make sure the buckle is flat against your skin.

#HECK YOUR RIDE

Make sure your bike is the right size for you. When you are sitting on the seat of your bicycle, your feet should be able to touch the ground. If your bike is too big, it can be difficult to control. Deck out your bike with a horn, bell and bright headlight. Before you ride, inflate your tires and make sure your brakes work. Make extra sure you have reflectors on the front and rear of your bicycle (white lights on the front and red rear reflectors are required by law in many states), in addition to reflectors on your tires, so others can see you.

$RESS FOR THE RIDE

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