Bicycle Safety for Children

Like many people, you probably received your first bike as a small child. It had training wheels and maybe some bells, whistles and tassels. You could not wait to take it outside and learn to ride it. The majority of the time was spent on how to pedal, brake and stay out of the street.

The person who was trying to keep you safe probably didn't realize the bad habits they were engraving into your brain. Telling you to stay out of the street or riding only on the side walk might be safe while you're learning, but can be very dangerous as you get older and start riding more often. If you can ride your bike faster than someone can walk, you should start unlearning those bad habits.

The purpose of this web site is to provide information to riders of all ages, but specifically for those 18 years and younger. It is important to be informed and understand the following:

• The Law
• Safe Riding Techniques
• Resources

It is important that you check your local city and state laws to be informed about regulations that may apply to you in those locations. This site is meant to be a guide and not an official or authoritative source of information. When riding, always use good judgment and obey ALL laws. Stop at all stop signs and traffic lights and always give the pedestrian the right-of-way.