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Cycling Tips for Injury Prevention this Summer

Many people all over Bucks County and Mercer County look forward to summer for the warm weather. Such weather encourages outdoor activities like barbecues, outdoor concerts and bike rides. Whether you ride your bike year-round or you break it out when the weather gets warm, bike safety is always important. Everyone in the Philadelphia area who plans to ride a bike this summer should make sure to refresh themselves on these tips for safe riding for yourself and your family and the avoidance of bicycle accidents.

Always wear a properly fitting helmet. It may be necessary to replace childrens' helmets often to achieve the best fit as they grow. Wearing a helmut will prevent head injuries such as TBI.

Never ride against the flow of traffic.

Obey all traffic signs/signals.

Learn and use hand signals to communicate with drivers.

Ride only a bike that is appropriate to your size.

Ensure tires are properly inflated.

Wear sneakers and dress in bright colors, making sure reflectors are visible.

Never let someone ride your handlebars or on any other part of the bike not meant for riding.

It is important especially on hot summer days to stay hydrated, so you may want to bring along a bottle of water. You may also want to keep a bike lock with you if your destination does not have a safe place to store your bike.

Following these simple tips can protect yourself and others on the road. Stay safe and avoid bicycle accidents and injury in Bucks and Mercer Counties by remaining alert and informed.

If you have been involved in a bicycle accident in the Philadelphia area, contact the Bucks County personal injury lawyers of Saile & Saile LLP for sound legal advice about what to do next. Bike accidents are preventable if you make safety first!