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Bicycling Safety

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Presents safe cycling information on how to go out on a bike ride safely and avoid traffic accidents.
http://www.kenkifer.com/bikepages/traffic/

Bike safety guide shows safe ways to go out on a bicycle, the importance of wearing a helmet, and bicycling quiz.
http://www.radrider.com/

Provides 10 rules to help riders stay safe.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/343.html

Step-by-step bicycle helmet fitting instructions and photos, provided by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
http://www.cincinnatichildrens.o.../alpha/r/bike-helmet/fitting.htm

Preschool kids help Elmo and Teddy get to the park safely.
http://www.sesameworkshop.org/se.../stories/read.php?contentId=3791

TeensHealth explains what teens need to know before they get on a bike. Includes picking a bike, helmet laws and tips, what to wear, rules of the road, and maintenance.
http://kidshealth.org/teen/safety/safebasics/bike_safety.html