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