Health Tip: Biking Safely
(HealthDay News) -- Proper supervision and wearing protective gear, especially a helmet, are critical to biking safely.
The Nemours Foundation offers these safety tips for children to prevent biking accidents:
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Wear fluorescent, brightly-colored or reflective clothing when biking, especially at night or in the evening. Avoid dark clothes.
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Wear lightweight clothing to keep cool.
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Wear pants with tight-fitting legs -- no flared or wide leg pants that can get caught in gears or spokes.
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If biking with a backpack, make sure the straps are tied up and out of the way.
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Wear sturdy shoes that can grip bike pedals. Never wear cleats, heeled shoes, or flip flops, and never bike barefoot.
Date Last Reviewed:
10/6/2008
Date Last Modified:
10/6/2008