CALIFORNIA BICYCLE NEWS AND CYCLING SAFETY TIPS BLOG

Four Safety Tips for Cycling at Night

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Dudek Law Firm

If you are leaving work in the evening, participating in an evening group cycling event or just enjoy cycling later in the day, you should be cautious. Keep in mind the following safety tips for cycling at night: Map safe routes. When riding at night, plan out safe biking routes beforehand. To determine the safest routes, ride them in the daytime first. This can help ensure that there are no possible hazards, such as potholes, fallen tree branches or road work debris. Make sure to ride in designated bike lanes or well-lit streets when cycling in the evening. Bike lights. Buy front and rear bike lights for biking at night. The rear light should be red and have a blinking function. The blinking helps to catch the eye of oncoming motorists. It is important that your bike lights have a long-lasting battery and strong light source to illuminate the road…
Read More »

Tags: ,
Posted in Bike Safety | No Comments »

5 Essential Bike Safety Rules for Kids

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Dudek Law Firm

There are few things we associate more with a happy childhood than riding a bike. Teaching bicycle safety to your kids is a great way to help them develop good habits early in life. Here are five essential bike safety rules for kids to make sure these childhood rides stay safe: Bicycle Safety Rule #1: Make Sure the Helmet Fits Helmets are the single best way to prevent a minor accident from becoming a major injury. You and your child should always ride with a helmet. Make sure that the helmet fits. Also, ensure that the helmet fastens properly.  You don’t want the helmet coming loose while your child is riding. A snug fit is your best bet. Help your kid build this habit and you are halfway there. Bicycle Safety Rule #2: Stay on the Sidewalk As an adult, you probably want to avoid sidewalks and stick to bike…
Read More »

Tags: ,
Posted in Bike Safety | No Comments »

What Are the Health Benefits of Riding a Bike?

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Dudek Law Firm

There are many benefits to riding a bike, including financial and environmental benefits. One of the best things about cycling is that it is a fun way to improve your health. Health Benefits of Riding a Bike There are so many health benefits of riding a bike, but we want to share a few of the best ones. Is Riding a Bike Good Cardio Exercise? Riding a bike is a great source of cardio, which promotes a strong heart. A study by Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise shows that people who are active daily are 31 percent less likely to have high blood pressure and other heart-related issues. Cycling and Mental Health Cycling, like most other exercises, has been proven to promote mental acuity. Cycling can even fight off brain diseases like Alzheimer’s. Cycling is also good for controlling symptoms of disorders like ADD in children. Does Cycling…
Read More »

Tags:
Posted in Cycling Tips | No Comments »

« Older Entries
Newer Entries »