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6 January 2018 - I Learned From Watching You Dad!


Do Your Children Know Bicycle Safety?

At first glance of the photo I can tell you this is not about wearing a helmet.

I mean look at those bare skulls.

As a mom (ahem, let me get on my soapbox), I am appalled no one is wearing safety gear.

And dad is straight up smoking while riding with mom on their two seater! While their daughter gets a taste of second hand smoke behind them.

Lord. Help. Me.
My Sanctimommy is coming out.

HOWEVER

This post is not about judging the cute illustration

There are some really good tips here for teaching your kids about important bike safety when they go out on the road. So if you are not a paranoid parent who lets their kids wander the neighborhood all willy nilly, read on for some good safety tips.

1. Wear a Properly Fitted Bike Helmet
You are not too cool for school.
Put that helmet on!

2. Ride with traffic
Opposite from pedestrian standards, it is advised cyclists ride with traffic

3. Ride on the Right Side of the Road 
Multiple cyclists should ride single file.
This will help faster traffic pass you safely.

4. Be Alert
Eyes and ears focused on the road. Do not wear headphones while riding.

5. Obey Traffic Laws
Along with being focused, kids should understand basic traffic laws. What to do at stop signs, yielding, traffic lights, railroad crossings, and even intersections.

6. Be Seen
No matter the time of day or weather conditions, cyclists need to be seen by drivers. Bright clothes to make your more visible. Reflectors or lights on your bike. Just because you can see a driver doesn't mean that driver can see you!

You can find more bike safety tips here! I added from this link and from the almanac book.

My last suggestion for today would be to take your kid to a reputable bike shop. 

Your kiddos need bikes that are suitable for their age, height, and weight.
Beginners don't need high speed bikes.
There are actually new trends in bikes today that focus on helping kids balance instead of giving them training wheels to start learning to ride.

Don't forget as a good responsible parent to inspect your bikes every once in while to make sure they are in good condition before going on the road.

Most importantly, make this a family event!
Go riding together, find some bike trails, take a lap around your neighborhood, or just teach them in the driveway. Make some good memories this year!


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