| Riding a bicycle is a fun and an exciting | | | | maintained and functional bicycle. Bicycle |
| hobby and is a big source of exercise. In | | | | maintenance is easy and it needs only basic |
| many countries, it is encouraged as an | | | | tools. Always choose a bicycle that suits the |
| alternative to motor vehicle travel. In the | | | | rider's ability and the kind of riding. An |
| United States, approximately 900 bicycle | | | | oversized bicycle tilts your balance and |
| connected deaths and half a million | | | | obstructs control. A rider should regularly |
| bicycle-related injuries are treated in | | | | check safety-critical apparatuses such as |
| hospitals every year. It is a shared | | | | brakes, headsets, tires, wheels, headlight, |
| responsibility between bicyclists and other | | | | pedals, chain, and handlebars. |
| larger forms of transportation in a complex | | | | |
| traffic atmosphere. Bicyclists of any age | | | | Traffic violations cause a number of bicycle |
| should not join in traffic until they attain | | | | accidents. Like other drivers, bicyclists |
| a confidence about their bicycle and the | | | | also must obey street signs and traffic |
| traffic rules. | | | | rules. Here are some bicycle safety tips: |
| | | | always ride carefully, never ride with |
| The most important thing in bicycle safety is | | | | headphones or against traffic, give |
| knowledge of road positions. Cycling along | | | | pedestrians the right-of-way, and keep the |
| the wrong side is the foremost reason for | | | | bicycle in good condition. Always remember to |
| bicycle-car crashes. A good bicycle helmet | | | | ride the bicycle near the right-hand edge of |
| can provide fine protection for every | | | | the road. Never carry another person on your |
| bicyclist. It reduces the possibility of head | | | | bicycle, use hand signals at the time of |
| injury by up to 85 percent at the time of | | | | turning or stopping and take special care on |
| collision. Young bicyclists should be | | | | rough or slippery surfaces. Try to avoid |
| encouraged to ride under the direct | | | | cycling at night. If riding at night, equip |
| management of adults. | | | | your bicycle with good head and tail lights |
| | | | and wear brightly colored clothing. |
| A cyclist primarily requires a well | | | | |