| If you are teaching a child to ride or just want to | | | | damage to you hairstyle. |
| make sure you are safe when you ride, there is | | | | Children should always wear knee and elbow pads |
| some basic bicycle safety gear you should own. | | | | when out riding their bikes. Even children as old as |
| Forget the fancy gadgets and gizmos for now. | | | | 10 years should be required by their parents to |
| Do you have what you need? | | | | wear padding. Although the older children may be |
| It doesn't matter why you love to ride. You may | | | | a lot steadier on their bicycles, they may not be |
| be a recreational bike rider. You may ride your | | | | able to form quick judgments about what is safe |
| bike down the street and back with your newly | | | | and what is not. For instance, taking sharp turns |
| riding child. Or, you may even be a very serious | | | | at a high rate of speed. |
| bicyclist who rides several miles every day. | | | | A bell or a horn is always great to have on hand. |
| Whatever your reason for getting on your bike, | | | | This allows the rider to warn pedestrians that he |
| there are some basic things you should never ride | | | | or she is approaching. This helps to avoid |
| without. | | | | unnecessary collisions. A bell general comes across |
| A bike helmet is an obvious staple when acquiring | | | | as more friendly. |
| bicycle safety gear. This applies whether the rider | | | | Reflective gear is also very important bicycle |
| is an adult or a child. Unfortunately, many riders | | | | safety gear. If you, or your children, find that you |
| do not like to wear them. This makes no sense | | | | are out after dark, this is always helpful to have |
| when weighing the benefits against the possible | | | | on the bicycle. |