Stay Safe on a Bicycle
As the weather gets warmer, more of us are jumping on our bikes to commute or just enjoy fresh air. Spring begins a surge in bicycle riding. Bicyclist deaths are highest during the summer months between June and September.
Here are some important tips to keep safe:
- Install lights on your bike. Have one blinking light to attract attention and a second one that that remains on. This allows other road users to gauge your distance.
- Wear bright clothes during the day and reflective clothing when it is dark out to be more visible to others.
- Use hand signals to show others the direction you are going when you are turning.
- Wear a helmet. Ensure a proper fit to best protect your head.
- Ride a bike that fits your height. If it’s too big, it’s harder to control the bike.
- Carry all items in a backpack or strapped to the back of the bike to keep your hands free for steering.
- Tie your shoelaces tight and tuck in pant legs so they don’t get caught in your bike chain.
- Plan your route. If driving on a road, choose routes with less traffic and slower speeds. Your safest route may be away from traffic altogether, in a bike lane or on a bike path or sidewalk.
For more information available through: Bicycle Safety
Jim Riggs | 6/13/2024
