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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA NEVADA CYCLING ASSOCIATION
Children may not realize the risk of head injury and its costs. That's why it's important that adults take steps to get helmets in the hands--and on the heads--of children.  Show that wearing helmets is standard procedure. Wear a helmet yourself. Insist that helmets be worn at all times—even for short jaunts on a driveway and in remote areas far from traffic.
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Children's Bikes & Helmets
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Helmets are not hats! They must be level on your head and strapped on securely to be protective in a crash. You want the helmet to be level on the head, not tilted back or sideways. You want the fitting pads inside to be touching all the way around. You want the strap to be comfortably snug.
With the strap fastened you should not be able to get the helmet off with any combination of twisting and tugging. The helmet should not bump on your glasses or sunglasses in the front. The helmet should be comfortable enough to forget that it is on your head after only a few minutes. It will take you more fiddling time than you expect to get it this way. |
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Helmets & Children Wearing a helmet isn't just a good idea -- it's the law for children under 18 years of age. If you are an adult taking care of a child, you have a legal responsibility to make sure your child wears a helmet. It is also advisable to wear a helmet yourself to set a good example. All bicyclists under age 18 must wear an approved helmet. Failure to do so can result in fines! Purchasing a Bicycle for Child Take the child with you when shopping for a bike so that he or she can try it out. Buy a bike that is the right size, not one a child has to “grow into.” Oversized bikes can cause the child to lose control and be injured. How to test any style bike for proper fit:
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