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BicycleSafety
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Warm weather is coming up, with all the wonderful promise of sunny days spent playing outdoors...
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... building sand castles at the beach and getting outside to enjoy the magical freedom of bicycle riding.
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While everyone can agree that bikes and kids go together like peas and carrots ...
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... as Forrest Gump would say, it’s vitally important that kids of all ages learn and adhere to basic cycling safety rules.
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Injuries incurred while riding a bike account for more injuries in youngsters between five and 15 than any other sport.
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Don’t let your child be a statistic; teach him the rules of the road and have a safe, fun-filled summer.
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Always Wear a HelmetAlways Wear a Helmet
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Always Wear a Helmet
Not even the shortest little cruise around the driveway should taken without a properly fitting bike helmet.
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Always Wear a Helmet
You can buy them at discount stores, sports outlets or bike shops; however, at a cycling shop you’re more likely to get some help with proper fit.
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Always Wear a Helmet
If a helmet’s too tight, your child may just sling it over the handle bars once you’re out of sight, and if it’s too loose, it won’t provide proper protection.
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LightIt Up
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Lights and reflective gear are another important part of bike safety, especially at the dangerous times of like dusk and after dark.
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Bikes should be equipped with reflectors and both white front and red rear lights. Estimated to reduce the risk of being hit by a car by roughly 85 percent, reflectors are cheap and easy to install.
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A pulsating rear light is a great safety feature, as it’s immediately visible to cars approaching from the rear. A headlamp will help your child avoid obstacles; even a tiny bump can unseat a rider.
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See and be Seen
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Even if your child’s bike is properly equipped with lights and reflectors, bike clothing itself should be highly visible.
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Contrary to popular wisdom, white hasn’t been found to make a rider more visible; bright, neon or fluorescent colors are much better options whether riding in daylight or darkness.
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Clothing should also have light reflecting components like reflective markings, tape or even flashing lights.
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Make Adjustments
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Make sure your child’s bike is property adjusted to height and arm length.
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Have your youngster stand over the bike; there should be one to two inches between child and top bar on a road bike and three to four inches on a mountain bike.
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Seat should be level and the knee should be slightly bent when the leg is extended, and the handlebars should be at the same level as the bike seat.
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TuneIt Up
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Especially before the first ride of the year, make a safety check of your child’s bike, or teach him how to do so.
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It’s a great idea to take the bike into your local bike shop for a spring-time tune-up; mechanics will make sure everything’s in working order ...
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... so there won’t be any unpleasant surprises on that first trip down the hill to the playground. Make sure tires are properly inflated and brakes are working.
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Take a Class
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As spring approaches, many police departments, fire districts, schools and community centers conduct bike safety classes, so keep an eye on the local papers for a class in your neighborhood.
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Most are held in spring, so you can squeeze it in before your youngster heads off to day camps.
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Kids bring their own bikes and instructors go over rules of the road and other safety guidelines.
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Always Wear a Helmet
Follow the Rules of the Road
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Always Wear a Helmet
Kids should know to ride in the same direction as other vehicles, following the flow of traffic, and obey all traffic roads, including traffic signs and signals.
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Always Wear a Helmet
At least one hand should be on the handlebars at all times. Teach your youngster to use signals, look before turning and watch for parked cars.
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Happy cycling!
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Maplewood Country Day Camp & Enrichment Center in Easton Ma is a fun and exciting place for preschool to 9th grade kids.
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Their mission is to create a warm, welcoming, creative environment year ‘round that makes everyone feel like family.
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With caring counselors and specialists, children are guided as they take on new challenges in every step of the way.
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