Below are some tips on how to keep you safe on your bike and also tips for drivers in a car to keep bicyclist safe.
Wearing a helmet is very important watch our video on the difference between wearing a helmet or not.
It is very important to stay visible while biking to reduce the chance of being hit, this means if it is dark have lights and reflective clothing on.
If it is raining the ground will be slick and your stopping distances change dramatically, also there is less visibility so treat this as night time and be well lit.
Behind the wheel or handle bars it is important to be alert of your surroundings.
Your car is a phone free zone. There is no reason to be distracted by your phone while driving or riding a bike. Visit The Horn Law for more statistics on Distracted Driving.
Driving or riding under the influence is extremely dangerous and should never be done call for a ride and don't drive!
Hi I'm George this webpage was designed by me as a part of my Eagle Scout Project. Bike Safety is very important to me
These are some statics from various .gov sites that show the importance of safety for those on bike but also for the awareness of those in cars about how to protect bicyclist.
Head injuries from accident. Wear a Helmet!
Sustain Lifetime Injuries
"Failed to look properly" (Bicycle and Car)
Alcohol-impaired riding or driving.