Bike Safety Tips:                       

Helmets Reduce the Risk of Head Injury By As Much as 85%*

• Wear a bicycle helmet on every ride: 
  - Check to see helmet meets US Consumer Product Safety Commision standards
  - Be sure your child wears the helmet correctly
  - Be sure the helmet fits correctly

• Always ride so drivers and cyclists can see you:
  - Ride with traffic and as far to the right as possible.

• Look both ways for oncoming vehicles before turning or crossing a street. Go only when it is clear.

• Watch out for potholes, cracks, rocks, wet leaves, storm grates, railroad tracks or anything that could make you lose control of your bike.

• Make sure the bike fits childs your height, weight and age.

• Inflate tires properly.

• Check brakes before riding.

• Bikers should ride one behind another and with the flow of traffic.

*Source: SafeKids East Central GA