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Here is some great information on where and how
to ride with less risk.
The law gives bicyclists the same rights and
responsibilities as motorists on the road. The items below provide some
great information on how to ride in and deal with traffic, and avoid the
most common causes of bicycling accidents. We're constantly adding to
these resources, so check back often. You'll need Adobe Acrobat reader
to view and print the tip sheets below. Feel free to print and reproduce
these and hand them out to your friends, kids, students, etc. All we ask
is that you not alter them. Leave our name(s) and logo(s) intact so that
others can contact us just as you have. Thanks. Enjoy and be safe!
Get Some Street Smarts
"Street Smarts" is the best short book
to help you ride better in any traffic situation. The State of Pennsylvania
uses this as its official bicycle driver handbook, and it's the book many
of the most knowledgeable bicycle educators and advocates nationwide turn
to for a quick, concise reference. A must read for anyone wanting to ride
better and safer in traffic.
Click on the link below to purchase
a hard copy of Street Smarts
http://www.bikexprt.com/streetsmarts/
Or click on the link below to view
an online version of Street Smarts
http://www.bikexprt.com/streetsmarts/usa/index.htm
Frequently Asked Questions
This sheet will answer some of the most commonly
asked questions about bicycles, traffic and the law. Most people have
a lot of myths when it comes to bicycle safety. Do you? Read this sheet
and find out!
Traffic Tips
Graphic icons show you where to and how to ride.
Great for helping your kids get started off right, too!
Fit that Helmet
Right
Many riders put themselves at risk by wearing ill-fitted
helmets. Don't be one of them. Pictures and easy-to-read instructions
show you how to fit a helmet correctly.
Safety Quiz
Take this safety quiz and check your bike safety
knowledge. The first page is the quiz. The second page is the answers.
No cheating! This test had several thousand Boy Scouts and their parents
learning a few new things about bicycling. See how you score!
(Our thanks to Anne Anderson, John Schubert and League of American Bicyclists
certified Cycling Instructors for putting together the quiz.)
