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:

1. 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.
2. Wear bright clothes during the day and reflective clothing when it is dark out to be more visible to others.
3. Use hand signals to show others the direction you are going when you are turning.
4. Wear a helmet. Ensure a proper fit to best protect your head.
5. Ride a bike that fits your height. If it’s too big, it’s harder to control the bike.
6. Carry all items in a backpack or strapped to the back of the bike to keep your hands free for steering.
7. Tie your shoelaces tight and tuck in pant legs so they don’t get caught in your bike chain.
8. 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

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