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The Right to Bike
\"Cyclists in Nairobi's Critical Mass demonstrations--including Furaha, 11, and her brother, Samora, 7, center left--want to make cycling safer there. In the buzzing city of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, Jeevanjee Gardens is usually a bubble of calm. But on the last Saturday of each month, that calm is replaced by loud whistles, ringing bells and rattling bicycle chains. Hundreds of bicyclists roll into the small park, dressed in brightly colored outfits.\" (The New York Times for Kids) Read more about efforts to make biking in Nairobi safer.
Newspaper Article
Use Your Head
\"Bicycling is fun. But you could fall off your bike and you could hurt your head...So wear a helmet every time you ride your bike.\" (SAFE KIDS ARE NO ACCIDENT!) Learn more about the importance of wearing a helmet while riding a bike. Bicycle- safety tips are provided.
Web Resource
10 Smart Routes to Bicycle Safety
Bicycle safety is a very important issue among young riders. Ten ways to protect yourself on the road are presented.
Government Document
Bodies in Motion: Bicycling
Bicycles serve many purposes throughout the world. \"In North America, the bike tends to be more a piece of sports equipment.\" (CHILDREN'S DIGEST) Learn some interesting historical facts about the bicycle. Tips for preparing your body for cycling and tips on bicycle safety are presented.
Magazine Article
Street Smarts
\"Staying safe on a bike takes skill, good sense and fast thinking.\" (BOYS' LIFE) Learn to look for sewer gratings, glass and open car doors, and how to handle barking dogs and proper gear shifting.
Magazine Article
Allison
Read the story of a 9-year-old girl who survived a head injury. She fell off her bicycle and was not wearing a helmet. Learn why helmets are so important to bicycle safety.
Magazine Article
Bicycles Are Everywhere!
Almost everyone knows how to ride a bike--it's something we usually learn when we're kids. But, did you know that even though the first bicycle was built in 1690 (without pedals), air-filled tires weren't used until 1888? And at one time, a Scottish man built a bicycle with a front wheel that was five feet high! Learn some of the history behind the modern-day bicycle as well as tips on learning to ride and staying safe while you do.
Magazine Article