By LuAnn Schindler |
Bike riding is a fun activity, and bike safety for kids needs to be addressed before any two-wheel pleasure cruise rides out of the garage. By introducing a few bike safety rules, parents can help protect their children from serious injury. By LuAnn Schindler |
By LuAnn Schindler |
Everyone who rides a bycicle should wear a bike helmet. Knowing how to fit the helmet, and how ventilation and materials will affect its performance in a crash, will help you balance comfort and protection. |
Before the 1970's a safety standard for bicycle helmets did not exist. If riders even decided to wear a helmet, their choices were limited. By Rebecca Mikulin |
As an avid bike rider and a curious person by nature I had wondered when and how the bike helmet came to be. |
Increased bicycle traffic on America's roadways is becoming difficult to ignore making these bike safety tips even more important. By Barbara Beaudoin |
What about a bike mirror? After all, cars have them, trucks have them, boats have them. Why not bikes? Truth be told, mirrors are generally not mandated by state law, meaning that it is not illegal to ride without them. However, they can play a crucial role in ensuring a rider's safety. By Jon Rineman |