Ways to keep your kids safe on bikes

A properly fitted bike and helmet are essential to helping ensure you child’s safety. Parents can also help by modeling good behaviors and by teaching kids the rules for riding bikes in Oregon. “It’s super important that they wear a helmet every time they’re on their bike, even if it’s for just a couple of minutes, even if it’s in the driveway,” says Dr. Pilar Bradshaw of Eugene Pediatric Associates. “Many bike accidents happen within a half-mile perimeter of your home.”