Biking

Here are some things to consider doing. Some items may not be applicable to you.

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• Approx. 800 people are killed each year while riding bikes
• Children are twice as likely as adults to be hit by a car while riding a bike

Before riding

• Put your name and phone number on your helmet — so someone can call your home if you are seriously injured
• Stretch the muscles in your legs, back, upper torso and arms
• Wear gloves – for comfort while riding and to protect your hands if you fall
• Test your brakes – so you’ll know how quickly you can stop and how much pressure you can apply without flying over the handlebars

If you’ll be mountain biking:

• Be familiar with the terrain you’ll be riding over — to reduce risk of crashing

Bring

• Pump
• Spare inner tube
• Tools, e.g., for changing tire
• Lock and key

During

If you’re going to fall

• Avoid putting all of your weight on either of your hands
• Try to roll your body to reduce the impact

After

• Stretch

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