On the road again—how to keep your cyclist safe

​Here are some tips you can review with your child to ensure bike season gets off to a great start:

​The right fit

• children should be able to straddle the bike with both feet on the ground
• a bike that is too big or too small can be a safety hazard
• the helmet should fit—if it's too loose, it could fall off, if it's too tight, it's uncomfortable

Get noticed

• a young child's bike should be equipped with a bell and reflector
• older riders should have a light and/or reflectors

Follow the rules

• no riding on busy streets
• no riding at night
• stop for all STOP signs

Actions that cause injuries

• driveway ride out—not stopping and looking both ways before entering the street
• running the stop sign
• turning without warning
• cycling in the dark
• following the leader—one child goes through a stop sign or misses a parked car but the second cyclist doesn't​