Before You Ride -- PA Safe Routes Bicycle Safety Video #1

Through Pennsylvania's Safe Routes to School program, a series of five videos promoting bicycle safety was developed. Video 1, "Before You Ride," is targeted at elementary school students and their parents, but serves as a good refresher for older riders or new riders! This video covers basics such as bike selection, helmet fitting, bicycle safety checks, and how to securely park a bike.

[alexandriacampbell]

I took some notes her is mine: Before you ride: Bicycling is a long life activity enjoyed by all from all walks of life. Learn the basics before you ride. Before you ride do a pre-ride safety check. Fitting the bike: Don't buy a bike your child has to grow into. Buy one that fits today. Bikes that are too big are too hard to handle and could cause crashes and injuries. Have your child straddle the bike with both feet flat on the ground. lift the bike to the pelvic bone. If the space between the floor and the bottom of the tire is at least one inch and not more than two inches the bike is the right size. When you sit on the saddle, you should be able to touch the ground with the ball of your foot. Now when your foot is on the pedal, your leg should bend slightly. Both the handlebars and seat can be adjusted for comfort and fit. Make sure the stem and seat post do not extend beyond safe limits.

[matr]

thanks for the information, the bikes are so much fun

[theamazingtruckman]

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