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Bicycles

Cycling is a fantastic way of keeping fit and healthy, helping the environment and having fun.

Cycling safely involves wearing the correct reflective clothing, having cycle training and wearing a helmet.

Cycle helmets cannot prevent accidents but a child who is wearing a helmet and is involved in an accident has a much better chance of either being uninjured or receiving a less severe head injury than if they’d not been wearing a helmet.
 


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             What is the most important part of your body?

                                            YOUR BRAIN!

                                 So what does your brain do?

brain                        EVERYTHING!!

            It tells you that you like the taste of chocolate
            you hate the smell of sweaty feet
            and love being able to listen to music.

                        So, how can you protect your brain when you are on your bike?

               It's easy....wear a helmet - every time you ride your bike -

There are 5 simple steps to keeping safe:bicycle bigger animation

  1. Make sure that you have the correct sized helmet.
  2. Your helmet should fit properly and be comfortable to wear, most can be adjusted so that when you shake or nod your head your helmet should stay in place.
  3. A good fit is when the helmet is just above your eyebrows and is not tilted back on your head.
  4. The straps should not be twisted and should form a V shape under the ears, with the plastic clips positioned just under the ears too.
  5. MOST IMPORTANTLY - ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE STRAPS ARE NOT LOOSE AND CLIPPED TOGETHER UNDER THE CHIN.

                             Hope you enjoy riding your bike!