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PERSONAL SAFETY

WARNING!
Riding a bicycle without protective gear, clothing, or a helmet
may result in serious injury or death. Always wear protective
gear, clothing, and helmet when riding the bicycle. Ensure
protective gear does not interfere with steering, braking, and
pedaling.
Protective Gear and Clothing
Always wear: Figure 1.4
• Colors that are easily seen and, if possible, reflective clothing.
• Clothing appropriate for the weather conditions.
• Use of protective gear such as pads for the knees and elbows
is highly recommended for children.
• A properly fitted, ASTM or SNELL approved, bicycle helmet
shall be worn at all times by riders of the bicycle. For
information regarding how to properly fit a helmet visit:
http://www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/pedbimot/bike/
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Do not wear:
• Loose clothing parts, strings, or jewelry that may become
entangled with moving parts on the bicycle or interfere with
handling of the bicycle.
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• Pants with loose pant legs. If necessary, always tuck pant legs
• Shoes with untied shoe laces.
into a sock or use a leg band to avoid the clothing becoming
caught in the drive chain.
Leg band
Properly fitted helmet
Easily seen or
reflective clothing
Elbow pads
Knee pads
Shoes fastened
or tied
Figure 1.4