Protect your head- Wear a helmet!

Why should I wear a helmet?

• About 800 bicyclists die in the US every year.
• Children ages 5-14 are 5 times more likely to be injured in a bicycle related crash than older riders.
• About 540,000 bicyclists visit emergency rooms with injuries every year. Of these, about 67,000 have heard injuries.
• 1 in 8 of the cyclists with reported injuries has a brain injury.
• Two thirds of the deaths here are from traumatic brain injury.
• Up to 88% of cyclist's brain injuries can be prevented by wearing a bicycle helmet.

When purchasing a helmet for bicycling or rollerblading, look for the ASTM, SNELL or CPSC stickers inside. These helmets have been tested for safety.

Safety Tips

1. Protect your head- Wear a helmet.
2. See and be seen- wear proper clothes and be cautious when riding at night.
3. Go with the flow of traffic-the safe way is the right way.
4. Look both ways- be aware of traffic around you.
5. Stay Alert- keep a look out for obstacles in your path.
6. Go off road- follow designated bike routes if available.