Tag: Bicycle Safety

Bicycling With Complete Safety is a pre-war bicycle safety film tells children that a bicycle is a tool for their path to adulthood: “I want to encourage every boy and girl to ride,” says the uniformed police officer. The film goes on to say: “It helps you grow into strong, healthy men and women.” The film ends with the promise that if young boys learn to ride safely, “Twenty years from now, you’ll still come home to dad and mother,… you’ll be the man they want you to be, and fellas listen, sometime you’ll have a boy of your own, and you’ll want him to always be careful.”

Proper Gear and Practices • A proper helmet can reduce head injuries by about 85 percent. Always wear a helmet with a label stating that it meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission standard. Select a helmet that fits snugly and sits flat on your head. Discard a helmet after it sustains a blow. Even a slight blow can affect impact absorbing foam. • Take a safety course. One organization offering courses for all ages is the League of American Bicyclists at (202) 822-1333. • Know and obey traffic regulations, signs, signals, and markings. • Ride a bicycle that “fits” your body and riding needs. Learn about the proper fit for your style of bike in our “Detailed Info About Bicycle…

This is a slow-moving bicycle safety film shot in Glendale and Burbank, California by a family-owned film production company. It encourages boys and girls to “drive their bicycles” and prepare for becoming automobile drivers by learning to practice the “rules of the road.” This film provides good views of the mid-1950s suburban Southern California landscape.

Every bike should be washed at least every 2-3 months. Your bike should also be washed after really dirty rides. Removing dirt, dust, mud and grime also allows you to spot any cracks, bent parts or other items that need repair and could cause injury. DO NOT USE a high-pressure washer to clean your bike. It can cause damage to hubs and bearing systems throughout your bike. If you do wash, do so very carefully with a light stream. Things You’ll Need: Soft and coarse rags Old toothbrush Sponges Stiff-bristled brush Thin brush with a handle Biodegradable dish soap Bicycle degreaser (Simple Green will work) Screwdriver or other narrow tool Bucket

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is an agency of the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government and part of the Department of Transportation. Through education, enforcement, outreach and legislation, NHTSA’s bicycle safety program goals are directed toward reducing bicycle injuries and fatalities. Bicycle Safety (1950)

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNwmpLPhoHw&hl=en[/youtube] ::::EXTREMELY GRAPHIC:::: This video is not for those who may have difficulty warching graphic bicycle crashes.