Bicycle safety

Now that spring is upon us you can see most of the kids in the neighborhood are outdoors playing their favorite games or sometimes you'll see them on their bikes riding around the block. When we go out and ride our bikes with our children we always think of safety first to avoid bicycle injury. By learning a few safety rules and using proper clothing and gear you can avoid an injury.

So here are some of the things we should remind ourselves over and over again before we hop in on our bikes. A few basics to do : Don't wear loose clothing or a long coat; they can get caught in the bicycle chain. Put clips or rubber bands around the bottom of pants legs. When riding at night, wear light colored clothing. Wearing armbands, leg bands, or vests that glow in the dark helps assure that drivers will see you. Always wear a helmet when riding your bike. Follow the safety rules and always use the proper equipment.