Bicycle Safety
Key Takeaways
- Helmets are the best safety device when riding a bike. Helmets can prevent head injuries and death from a crash.
- It’s important that a bicycle helmet fits snug and comfortably, and that it is worn every time a person gets on a bike.
- See photo below for 3 steps for checking bike helmet fit:
Power Point Slides: Bike Safety
Recording
Additional Resources:
- Community bike shops that sell refurbished used bikes at reduced cost, and offer classes for youth
- Bike Works in Seattle: https://bikeworks.org/
- 2nd Cycle in Tacoma: https://www.2ndcycle.org/
- List of no cost/low-cost helmet providers