Bike Bicycle Safety
Bike Bicycle Safety
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2 Silicone White Red LED Bicycle Bike Safety Light Lamp $1.00 |
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5 Red LED Safety Warning Light Bicycle Bike Rear Torch $0.99 |
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Silicone White LED Bicycle Bike Safety Flashing Light $7.09 |
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2 In 1 New Mini Bright LED Bicycle Bike Safety Light $0.99 |
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2 In 1 New Mini Bright LED Bicycle Bike Safety Light $0.01 |
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2 In 1 New Mini Bright LED Bicycle Bike Safety Light $2.30 |
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2 In 1 New Mini Bright LED Bicycle Bike Safety Light $2.30 |
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Flashing Safety Light [34318] bike light & bicycle part $8.99 |
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New Bicycle Bike Tea Pot Bell Safety Clear Sound $2.99 |
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76 LED Super Bright Bike Bicycle Rear Safety Light $2.95 |
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2 Silicone LED Bicycle Bike Safety Flashing Light White $4.99 |
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76 LED Super Bright Bike Bicycle Rear Safety Light $2.69 |
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Pair of silicon LED Bicycle Bike Safety Flashing Light $5.99 |
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New YELLOW Bicycle Bike Caution Safety Rear Flash Light $0.99 |
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2 Silicone White Red LED Bicycle Bike Safety Light Lamp $1.00 |
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2 In 1 New Mini Bright LED Bicycle Bike Safety Light $0.01 |
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BIKE BICYCLE SAFETY FLAG POLE ORANGE FREE SHIP NEW $11.89 |
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New GREEN Bicycle Bike Caution Safety Rear Flash Light $0.99 |
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2 In 1 New Mini Bright LED Bicycle Bike Safety Light $0.01 |
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New WHITE Bicycle Bike Caution Safety Rear Flash Light $0.99 |
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New BLUE Bicycle Bike Caution Safety Rear Flash Light $0.99 |
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New 5 LED Bike Bicycle Rear Safety Flashing Light Torch $0.99 |
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2 In 1 New Mini Bright LED Bicycle Bike Safety Light $0.01 |
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New WHITE Bicycle Bike Caution Safety Rear Flash Light $0.99 |
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Bicycle Bike 5 Red LED Rear Torch Safety Warning Light $0.99 |
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2 Silicone White Red LED Bicycle Bike Safety Light Lamp $1.00 |
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2 In 1 New Mini Bright LED Bicycle Bike Safety Light $0.01 |
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NEW Bike Bicycle Frog Rear Light Safety Led light $1.52 |
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New Bicycle Bike Tea Pot Bell Safety Clear Sound $3.99 |
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New Black Bicycle Bike Chainstay Protector Pad Safety $0.29 |
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NEW Pearl Izumi Safety Jersey SML Road Bike Bicycle $9.99 |
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Bike Handlebar Bell Bicycle Ring Alarm Aluminum Safety $0.01 |
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2 In 1 New Mini Bright LED Bicycle Bike Safety Light $0.01 |
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2 In 1 New Mini Bright LED Bicycle Bike Safety Light $1.37 |
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CATEYE BICYCLE BIKE BAR END HANDLEBAR SAFETY MIRROR NEW $2.87 |
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2 Safety LED B/R Flashing Alarm Light Lamp Bicycle Bike $0.01 |
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New 2ps Silicone LED Bicycle Bike Safety Flashing Light $0.99 |
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5 Red LED Safety Warning Light Bicycle Bike Rear Torch $0.99 |
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9 LED Color Bicycle Bike Rear Safety Flashlight $4.90 |
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New Bike Lock For Safety Bicycle Steel Lock Cable $0.99 |
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Bell Sports 111764 Bicycle Safety Flag $3.90 6′ fiberglass pale rear axle mount, bright orange color…. |
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ACTION LIGHT BULB BATTERY 2.5V .3A $1.19 LIGHT BULB BATTERY 2.5V .3A threaded… |
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Bell Night Shield Multi-Use Safety Light $7.99 Wireless automatic brake light. Brake light flashing or steady light. Tail light flashing or steady light. 3 super bright LED lights. Mounts on seat post, bicycle stay, or can be clipped to belt or clothing. Arm strap included. Black high impact plastic…. |
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Bicycle Safety Camp : Parent’s Guide $5.88 VHS- teaches safety issues for kids and bikes… |
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Bicycling is More Than Balance – Bicycle Safety for Novice and Intermediate Bicyclists $21.95 Reviews”I am enjoying the course so far and my wife is looking forward to the reading and viewing the material next. We are getting into riding for the health benefits and have been away from our bikes for a few years other than some occasional riding over the past several years. Like many people I can honestly say we where never taught proper riding techniques so we decided it was time to lear… |
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1940s San Francisco Historical Safety Movie: You and Your Bicycle DVD (1948) $4.99 You and Your Bicycle is a prototypical 1940’s safety film that features historical value and timeless cycling tips. Shot in beautiful post World War II California, the film traverses the San Francisco landscapes with cute young kids on their bikes. The safety tips and funny simulated bike accidents keep the film moving, making it an enjoyable viewing experience. Take a trip back in time with You a… |
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Vintage Bicycle Safety Film Collection on DVD – Bikes, Bike Riding, Bike Safety Films of the 40s-60’s $14.95 This collection of bicycle safety films was made in an era where many children rode their bikes to school, playgrounds and to friends. They were designed to be shown in the classrooms to teach the children proper bicycle safety and the rules of the road so they could get to their destinations safely. Bicycle Today – Automobile Tomorrow (1969) – sound, color |
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Kryptonite Kryptolok Series 2 Standard Bicycle U-Lock (4-inch x 9-inch) with 4-Foot Flex Cable $31.54 Kryptonite Series 2 U-Locks made with a 13mm hardened performance steel shackle with classic bent foot design and a patented deadbolt locking mechanism. 13mm hardened performance steel shackle with classic bent foot design. Patented deadbolt locking mechanism and offset key locationKey Safe and Authentic registration and replacement program. $1,500 anti-theft protection… |
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Kryptonite Keeper 12 Standard Bicycle U-Lock with Bracket Bicycle U-Lock (4-Inch x 8-Inch) $15.98 Kryptonite Keeper U-Locks Item Specifications: Lock Size 4×9 Bracket… |
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Kryptonite Kryptoflex 1218 Combo Cable Bicycle Lock (1/2-Inch x 6-Foot) $18.19 Kryptonite Flex Cable Locks with 360 degree rotating head for easier handling during lock up and removal. Resettable combination. Flexible braided steel cable for increased cut resistance. Bracket compatible but not included…. |
28 Tips For Cycling Safety
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 784 bicyclists were killed in 2005 while riding their bikes. In 2004, there were 725 deaths, and for the four years previous, annual bicycling deaths ranted from 629 to 732 people each year.
Statistics for bicycling injuries are not readily available, since most do not get reported.
Use the Proper Equipment
1. Be sure your bike fits you properly and is adjusted for your size.
2. Equip your bike with safety equipment: a white headlight (preferably one you can set to a flashing mode for use during the daytime to make yourself more visible), reflectors and/or reflective tape or markings, a flashing red rear light (essential for riding at night), a horn or a bell (to give audible signals to let drivers know where you are—or that you’re there at all), and mirrors on your handlebars.
3. Each time, before you ride, check to see that tires are properly inflated, that the brakes work, and that nothing is loose on your bike.
Dress For Cycling
4. Always wear a properly fitted bike helmet to protect you in case of a fall or crash. (Consider putting a mirror on your helmet, too.)
5. Wear bright, neon colors and/or reflective clothing—even during the day.
6. At night, wear a reflective jacket or vest or a safety triangle.
Plan Ahead
7. Know the rules of the road and any specific bicycling rules for your area
8. Plan to travel in slow or residential areas when possible to avoid fast-moving downtown traffic.
9. Avoid narrow roads and opt for wide roads where there is more room for bicycles and cars to maneuver if you can.
10. Always stay alert. Don’t ride with headphones or an ipod. And NEVER use your cell phone while biking!
11. Never be in a hurry. When you’re in a hurry, you can get careless or take unnecessary chances. It also makes it more likely that you could be darting in and out quickly and automobile drivers might not even see you.
When Bicycling
12. Use your headlight—even during the day—so drivers have a better chance of seeing you.
13. Use your mirrors so you know what is going on around you at all times.
14. Ride on the street with other traffic, not on the sidewalk, traveling in the same direction as motor vehicle traffic, not against it.
15. Know—and use—hand signals. Be sure to give plenty of notice in advance of when you are going to make a turn. Then be sure to look over your shoulder to be sure your path is clear before making the actual turn.
16. Be consistent and predictable so motorists know what you are going to do. Drive in a straight line. Don’t swerve, weave in and out of traffic or parked cars, or make any erratic or sudden moves.
17. Obey traffic signs, signals, and road markings and yield to pedestrians – just like any other vehicle on the roadway.
18. Use your horn or bell if you will be crossing in front of another vehicle so you give an audible signal—it’s more likely to get the other motorists attention.
19. Make eye contact with motorists if possible, so you know that they see you.
Drive Defensively
20. Watch for hazards such as pot holes, puddles, loose gravel, spare car parts, drain grates, rocks, litter or garbage, parked cars opening their doors, pets running loose, and other vehicles.
21. Ride to the left of the parking lane to avoid hitting a car door that opens unexpectedly in front of you.
22. At a red light, stop behind another car. Do not pull up next to the first car at the light where you will be in the blind spot and risk getting hit if the car makes a right turn and the driver doesn’t know you’re there.
23. When you follow a vehicle that is moving slow, be patient. It may be getting ready to make a turn. Don’t try to rush past it or get up beside it in the driver’s blind spot.
24. Always look behind you (over your shoulder) before making a turn—for other vehicles, for other bicycles, and for pedestrians.
25. Always look behind you (over your shoulder) before you change your position in the lane of traffic, as a vehicle could be getting ready to come alongside you or pass you.
26. Never swerve in and out of traffic or in and out of the parking lane. Maintain steady placement in your lane.
27. Double check everything! Even if you have the right of way, a car or other vehicle is much larger than a bicycle and for your own safety, you have to be prepared to yield at all times.
28. Always drive, ride, and act as if other drivers can’t see you! Put your safety first.
About the Author
Everyone always says “I know what I need”, but there’s a cycling bikes
out there for every purpose! When considering your new purchase, you should first consider the type of riding you would do and where most of it will be done.
