A bicycle serves as the first mode of transportation for many children. While it doesn't have an engine, a bicycle is more of a vehicle than a toy. The entertainment value of riding bikes sometimes overshadows the potential dangers of whizzing...
Riding a bicycle is a fun activity that gives your child a feeling of independence while providing him with a form of exercise. Teaching your children how to be safe when riding a bicycle is just as important as teaching them how to ride. The...
Learning to ride a bike is a major milestone in any child's life. It means more independence, more responsibility and, unfortunately, more ways to potentially get hurt. Because of this, it is important that parents and teachers begin talking about...
If you'd like your kids to bike to school or over to a friend's house, it's critical that you provide them with basic safety information and equipment. This not only prevents accidents for your kids, but it also protects other bikers and drivers...
Bicycles and tricycles give children their first form of vehicles and an increased sense of freedom. The tricycle has three wheels and eliminates the need for balance skills required by bicycles, and they are often used by younger children that...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, children under the age of 15 years accounted for 59 percent of all bicycle-related injuries in the United States in 2001. (Reference 1) Children of all ages should be instructed in...
Small and unwieldy, children's bikes with training wheels are harder to ride than bikes without training wheels. The drag of the extra wheels on the ground slows the bike down and makes it difficult for children to maneuver the bike around corners...
In an environment where many young people do not exercise, bicycling is a positive way for your child to be active. However, you must teach your child the principles of bicycle safety. This includes wearing a helmet and appropriate clothing and...
If your preschooler is ready to start learning how to ride a bicycle, it's important to keep her as safe from harm as possible. Even with training wheels, falls still happen, but you can protect your little one from serious injury by using proper...
A child is never too young to learn about bicycle safety. Bike accidents happen often. The KidsHealth website states that 300,000 children visit the emergency room every year due to a bike-related accident. Fortunately, there are many ways to...
If your child has mastered his tricycle, can follow directions and expresses interest in riding a bike, it's time to teach him to ride his first bicycle. The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition suggests purchasing a used bike that is slightly too...
Teaching your child to ride a bike is a rite of childhood, but even though bike riding is a lot of fun, accidents can and do happen. Every year, over 300,000 children in the U.S. find themselves in an emergency room because of bike injuries as of...
The saying goes that you never forget how to ride a bike, but first you need to learn how. Learning to ride a bicycle is one of the great rites of passage of childhood and is also often one of the first major challenges a parent and child face...
Start teaching your children about traffic rules early on. If you begin telling kids to stop at red lights while they are still toddlers, they'll probably have the message memorized by the time they venture out on their own. Be sure to include...
Bicycle safety is an important topic for educators, parents and other caregivers who wish to teach new bicycle riders, generally children, how to be safe. Teaching bicycle safety through activities can be both effective and fun at the same time....
In general, the same rules apply to kids bicycling and to adults bicycling. Both ages of cyclists must adhere to the rules of the road and ride safely and as predictably as they can. The bike rules for kids form the foundation for more challenging...
Some people may forget how difficult it was to learn how to ride a bicycle. After all, it's an old adage that once you learn to ride a bicycle, you never forget. That makes it sound easy. While remembering how to ride a bicycle may come naturally,...
In 2008, children up to age 20 comprised 20 percent of bicycle accident fatalities, according to the Children's Safety Network. Traumatic brain injuries are responsible for 54 percent of those deaths, while 79 percent could be attributed to...
Bicycling provides an exercise option for the whole family, but it also presents the risk of serious injury. Preschoolers who are just learning to ride and control a bike need help to prevent falls and injury. This age group lacks precise control...
A number of government agencies have begun offering bicycle safety grants to municipalities that wish to improve their roads, bike trails and other amenities to make their areas more bike-friendly. Encouraging bicycle use by making it safer to...
Organized by public agencies, nonprofits such as Kiwanis clubs, schools or private companies, bicycle safety rodeos teach and test students up to age 13 or so on bicycle handling, rules of the road and safety. These courses use the term "rodeo" to...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that over 500,000 emergency room visits annually can be attributed to bicycle-related incidents. Of that number, about 700 people die from their injuries. While riding a bicycle may seem...
Bike riding is a fun and healthy childhood activity, but the Kids Health website warns that as of August 2010, 300,000 youngsters end up in emergency rooms annually due to bicycle-related injuries. Children don't have to join these statistics if...
Learning to ride a bicycle is a rite of passage that most children accomplish during early childhood. The best time for a child to learn to ride is when she feels ready and has the desire to, says the International Bicycle Fund. Bike riding is...
Childhood obesity is rising as budgets for school exercise programs are shrinking. Eating large amounts of fast food combined with getting little exercise is putting children at risk for obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Concerned...
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in 2008, the injury rate for United States bicycle riders aged 5 to 9 was 147.2 injuries per million. This rate jumps to 405.1 per million for ages 10 to 15. As children mature, they...
Riding a bicycle is one of the joys of childhood and promotes a child's sense of mastery and independence. It is vital that children observe safety rules as they gain more freedom on their bicycles. The most important safety rule is to wear a...
Children often lack the basic bike-handling skills and knowledge of traffic needed to prevent accidents, according to David Mozer with the International Bike Fund. Education and safety awareness can reduce the number and severity of bicycle...
Children who ride, run, walk and play outside have the opportunity to enjoy fresh air and get some exercise. When your child bikes or walks on the road, there are fast-moving cars to contend with. Teaching your child road safety rules can help him...
