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Bike Safety

Bike Smart

Types of Helmets

• Head injury is the leading cause of bicycle related deaths.

• 75% of all bike related fatalities could be prevented with a helmet.

• In Virginia, head injuries account for almost 39% of all bicycle hospitalization.

• Helmets reduce the risk of head injury by 85 and 88% respectively.

Types of Helmets

• Bicycle Helmets- Labeled to met at a minimum CPSC standards - Often labeled to meet higher standards

(SNELL, ASTM)

• Multi-Sports Helmets- Should be labeled as such- Still needs to meet CPSC standards for bicycle

helmets

• Skateboard Helmets- Can look like some multi-sport helmets- Do not meet the CPSC standard for bicycle

helmets- Designed for different types of falls

Fitting Helmet Step One

-Measure head for approximate size

- Do not pick a helmet based on age but rather size

- Helmet should fit comfortably, but not too snug

- Use sizing pads to help create a good fit

-When helmet is moved, eyebrows should move up and down

Step Two

-The helmet should sit level on the head

-The helmet should be two finger widths above the eyebrow to provide the greatest amount of protection

to the forehead/frontal lobe

-Needs to be the finger width of the helmet wearer not the fitter

Step Three

- Center the left buckle under the chin

- Most straps are a continuous loop and can be pulled from the back of the helmet to lengthen or shorten the chin straps

- This is the easiest done with the helmet off

Step Four

- Slide the adjuster on both straps to form a “V” under the ear and slightly in front of the ear

- This is very important to ensure that the helmet will stay in the proper position

Step Five

- Buckle the chin strap

- No more then one or two fingers should fit under the chin strap

Step Six

- Open your mouth wide…… The helmet should pull down on your head. If not, tighten the chin strap.

- Does the helmet rock back more than 2 fingers

above the eyebrows? *Shorten front strap

- Dows the helmet rock forward into the eyes?

*Tighten the back strap

This is an important step that is overlooked!

Step Seven

- All four straps should go through the rubber band and be close to the buckle to prevent the buckle from slipping.

Bike Parts

How To Size a Bike

• Straddle the top tube

• Both feet flat on the ground

• Lift the bike by the handlebars and the seat as far as is comfortable.

- Road bikes should have 1 to 2 inches between the tire and the ground

- Mountain or Hybrid bikes should have 3 to 4 inches between the tire and the ground

How To Fit a Bike

• Seat Height:- With the ball of the foot on

the pedal, there should be a slight bend at the knee when the pedal is at the very bottom of the pedal stroke.

• Seat angle:- The nose of the saddle

should be level with the rear of the saddle.

• Handlebars:- When viewed form the side

the top should be approximately level.

ABC Quick Check

• ABC Quick Check

- A is Air

- B is Brakes

- C is for cranks and chains

- Quick is for quick releases

- Check is for a brief slow ride

Witch

Water =

Identification =

Tire Pump =

Change/Cell phone =

Helmet =

Assessment ride

• Safety first

• Stay together

• Stay with teacher

• Stay under control

• Have fun