CareBeth asked:

I don’t think cannondale makes trailers any more… at least I can’t find new ones online.

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Derick Graham asked:

The wrong side of the right thanks.

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Mimi Rothschild asked:


Outdoor activities are great fun and an important addition to any homeschool curriculum. Kids should be encouraged to spend time outside whenever possible to promote physical, emotional, and social health. One of the most popular outdoor activities is bike riding which is fun, exciting, and a pleasurable form of exercise. It is important, however, to properly instruct your homeschooling child on bicycle safety.

First and foremost, the proper equipment should be used. If your child is not an experienced biker, then training wheels are a wonderful resource for teaching balance and promoting confidence on the bike. Helmets, knee and elbow pads, and other protective layers are essential to any safe bike ride. In some places, wearing a helmet is actually the law, so do some research about the laws in the state that you live in.

It is also very important for your homeschooling child to understand that when biking, he or she must be aware that there are other vehicles that use the road. This may seem like on obvious fact, but understanding how to share the road properly will ensure a fun safe bike ride. There are many tips that can help with this practice. Always bike with the traffic, meaning the direction the cars are going. This rule applies whether biking on the road, shoulder, or sidewalk. Try and avoid the busy streets or times of day when the roads are most congested, such as rush hour. When the streets are packed with cars, it limits the vision of the drivers and bikers can be easily overlooked. Drivers expect bikers to obey all traffic signals, signs, and stoplights, just as they are expected to do in their cars. For example, bikers are expected to stop at stop signs and red lights and use appropriate hand gestures as turn signals.

There are also many general rules to follow in order to promote safe bicycle habits. Riding at night is not a good idea because even with headlights, the vision of drivers at this time in limited. Bright clothing and light reflectors should be worn anytime of day while biking as an added measure of safety. While biking, both hands should be kept on the handlebars of the bike. Although it is fun to test your balance or try fun tricks, control can be lost and accidents may happen.

One final word of advice: make bicycling a family affair! The best way to teach your kids about bike safety is by example, helping kids see the importance and reason for the rules that you teach them. They are more than just words from a concerned parent. Biking can be a lot of fun and great exercise, so teach your kids how to best enjoy the experience.



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Dave S.G. Seattle asked:

The left side too andi listen to my ipod when ride in traffic is that ok.

The right side too andi listen to my ipod when ride in traffic is that ok.

The right side on my ipod when ride in traffic is that ok.

The right side on the left side too andi listen to my handlebar should get one for the left side too andi listen to my handlebar should get one on the right side too andi listen to my handlebar should get one for the right.

My handlebar should get one on my ipod when ride in traffic is that ok.

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Nyssa ? Cuppycake Yum Yum ? asked:

I think it would be really fun to ride my bike (slowly!) with my doggy jogging beside me… he loves to be walked, and to run while he’s being walked, and I love to bike ride. But, I’m scared he will jump up to grab at his leash and get hurt, or get caught in a wheel. Are dogs generally good when you walk them while riding a bike?? Or is there a safety device I can get?

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Peter Kent asked:


It has been reported that on average, a bicyclist is killed once every six hours and throughout a year, almost 500,000 bicycle-related injuries occur. With more individuals doing their part to protect the environment by riding bicycles, it becomes increasingly important to use common sense to share the road.

Types of Bicycle Crashes

Falls and Collisions

Over 50 percent of bike crashes are the result of falls. Often, if a rear wheel slides out from underneath a rider or the front wheel suddenly stops moving, a fall can occur. The front wheel can stop if it falls into a road defect, such as a ***** or drain grate, or if the front brakes are applied very hard. Rear wheels can skid out when turning on gravel, sand, ice, metal surfaces, or any slippery surface.

After falls, the most frequent type of bike accidents are collisions with a stationary object, such as trees. Falls and collisions with fixed objects account for about 75 to 80 percent of all bicycle crashes.

Car-Bicycle Crashes

Car-bike crashes account for between about ten to 15 percent of bicycle accidents but result in the largest number of fatalities. Most of these accidents occur when either the bicyclist or the motorist is turning or crossing at an intersection or driveway. Other car-bike crashes occur when the bicyclist is not obeying traffic laws and is cycling on the wrong side of the road or running red lights.

Bicycle Crash Injuries

Injuries from bicycle crashes are most often to the limbs, and include fractures, abrasions, and lacerations. Fractures account for about 25 percent of bike crash injuries, and ****** injuries account for about one third of injuries. The most severe and disabling injuries are brain injuries, which can result in a permanent disability. Head injuries are also more likely to be fatal.

What To Do When In a Bike-Car Crash

To the extent possible and practical to avoid further accidents or injuries after a bicycle crash, do the following:

* Do not move if you are seriously injured. Wait for medical help.

* Accept medical help, even if you do not feel severely injured.

* Wait for the police so an accident report can be filed with statements from witnesses, and the at-fault driver, and the crash scene investigated.

* Leave damaged property and equipment as it was until police arrive.

* Contact a personal injury lawyer who understands bicycling.

Bicycle Safety and Crash Prevention

Not surprisingly, helmets can protect again head injuries ? both brain injuries and upper ****** injuries. Seventy five percent of all bicyclists who suffered severe brain injuries in an accident are not wearing a helmet. To provide proper protection, helmets must be fitted correctly.

Although helmets can protect against head injury, they do not protect from getting hit by cars. To help prevent personal injury, bicyclists must use common sense and remain alert when cycling on roads to avoid crashes with cars. Although drivers should be more attentive to the presence of bicyclists, the odds of injury favor the bicyclist. This is why it is so important to follow some basic common sense prevention guidelines which include:

* Bicyclists should always ride on the right side of the road; it’s the law; stop at stop signs and red lights; use a headlight at night (also beneficial in the day).

* Avoid stopping in the blind spot of a car at a red light. You can be hit if it turns right and you go straight.

* Use a bell or horn to signal or alert drivers of your presence.

* Use a headlight and a rear light, especially at night.

* When approaching intersections, it is advisable to use a mirror and check traffic from behind.

* Be attentive and alert to the cars. Watch for left turning cars crossing in front that may not see you, and pay attention to parked cars for which a door may open.

* Slow down so you can stop quickly if necessary.

* Avoid riding on sidewalks.

* Avoid busy streets, especially as a novice rider.

If you have been injured in a bike crash, you may be eligible for compensation. Contact an experienced bike accident attorney for more information on a potential bike injury claim.



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Allan Wilson asked:


The designs for mountain bikes can be classified in three categories based on suspension:

1. Hardtail – A frame with no rear suspension, often containing a front suspension fork.

2. Fully rigid – This is a sub type of hardtail, with a rigid fork.

3. Dual or full suspension – These bikes offer a front suspension fork and a rear suspension that are integrated into the frame.

4. Soft tail – Offers a frame with a small amount of rear suspension, normally less than a full suspension frame.

The different designs of bikes in mountain biking will offer you what you need for your unique style of riding. You’ll want a different bike for different terrain, such as cross country or downhill. As the terrain changes, you’ll want to make sure you have the right bike for the job.

Mountain biking is different than any other sport, offering you plenty of excitement and thrills. If you are new to mountain biking, you’ll find the different designs to be very enticing yet very challenging at the same time. Each design serves a purpose with mountain biking, even some that excel on the trails.

There are also several other designs which reflect on the manny challenging disciplines in the sport of mountain biking. No matter what type of mountain biking you like to do, there are bikes for that specific discipline.

If you are new to mountain biking, you’ll want to check out the many designs and types of biking before you purchase a bike. Mountain biking can be a lot of fun and excitement, although it can also be very dangerous if you don’t have the right bike for the terrain. Before you decide to buy a bike and hit the trails, make sure you have the right design of mountain bike for the riding you are planning on doing.

Mountain Biking Safety Tips

There are numerous ways that you can improve your mountain bike safety. Many riders will tell you that wearing a helmet is the most important step to staying safe. The second most important step is that you should always ride in control of your mountain bike.

By riding in control you’ll not only prevent crashes, but keep others on the trail safe as well. When riding out of control you loose the ability to adjust to the terrain as you ride over it. This can and usually does result in serious injury to yourself and others.

Follow these helpful guidelines and you’ll remain safe when riding your mountain bike.

Gear

Always make sure that you wear a helmet and other necessary safety gear for the conditions that you plan to ride in.

Never ride beyond your control

There is never any shame in walking the areas of the trail that you don’t feel comfortable in riding and you should never let anyone else tell you that there is.

Keep your speed under control

Always make sure you keep your speed at a level where you can quickly adjust to any obstacles or change in the trail.

Knowing your trail

You should never push the limits on trails that you aren’t familiar with. You should take trails you aren’t familiar with at slow speeds until you learn them better.

Slow down around blind corners

If you can’t see past a corner you should always slow down, as you never know who or what is around it.

Start small then go big

Work your way up to stunts or obstacles. Practice in less difficult or dangerous situations before you move up to something more dangerous.

Playing it smart

If you start to question what your doing, you probably shouldn’t be doing. Always think about what you are doing and go with your instincts.



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Johnny Jenkins asked:


Cheryl was 30 year old single woman who enjoyed bicycle Riding. She loved to ride through the neighborhood. Everyone knew her as that nice friendly girl on the fancy bicycle. It was a hand crafted English racing bicycle, custom made just for her.

She was very proud of it because no onelse had one like it. One day she was riding her bicycle as a part of her daily routine. She rode past a wooded area in one of the neighbor hoods. There were usually lots of riders there, but today the trail was empty. As she passed a large brush, something hit her and made her loose control of her bicycle.

She fell and the bike went down too. As she was checking herself for injury, she saw a strange man approaching her he did not look very friendly. At that moment she realized that this guy had caused the accident and was about to cause her some major trouble. Lucklily she was not injured, so she rose to her feet, and started to run. The guy stopped, picked up her bike and proceeded to chase her.

She ran and ran until she came upon some other riders. She told them what had happened and they called the police. They also began a mob style chase of the guy with their bikes. They finally caught up with the guy and surrounded him until the police arrived. The guy was arrested and the bike returned to Cheryl.

Bicycle riding can be lots of fun. There are many hazards associated with riding bikes. Besides coexisting with other vehicles, bike riders have very little protection from the outside world. They are the subjects of animal, and vehicle attacks. They are also at risk from criminal attacks.

Always make sure your bicycle is in excellent mechanical condition as it may be you only means of escape in case of an emergency. Carry a cell phone to call for help, but do not rely on it for defense. If you choose to ride at night, keep your bike and yourself well illuminated. Obey the traffic laws when riding a bike.

If you choose to disobey traffic signals, you are more likely to become an accident victim. Ride on trails and roads designed for bike riding. Steer clear of area with low visibility. Criminals use this cover to hide for attacks. When possible, bike with a friend. There is safety in numbers and it makes you a less inviting target.

Carry a small package of emergency supplies with you on your ride. Bicycling is much like being a pilot you should file a plan that tells someone where you are going, in case of emergency. If you are going to park your bike be aware of the area where you park.

A parked bike is an indication that someone is riding and will return to claim the bike. A criminal can stake out the parking area and wait for you to return. As with automobiles check the area upon approach to your bike. Always lock your bike and be aware of your surroundings when unlocking.



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The Voice of Reason asked:

I finally took the idiot sticker off my swingarm the other day. However, there is still a small lair of white adhesive residue that I can’t get off with anything… any suggestions?

Lerik

Rachel Lukasavige asked:


Warm weather seems like it is finally here to stay, and with that comes outdoor activities that you can now enjoy on a much more frequent basis. It is the perfect time of year for one of my favorite activities, bike riding. This means that it is also a good time for a reminder about wearing a bike helmet. Wearing a bike helmet can reduce injury by up to 88%, and reduces injury to the face by 65%. You should have no excuse not to wear one.

While wearing a bike helmet seems like an easy way to prevent serious injury, only about 38% of adult bike riders and 50% of kids under the age of 16 regularly wear a helmet. Common excuses that kids give are that they do not feel cool wearing one, their friends are not wearing one, or their parents are not good role models. If you have a child who rides a bike they should have a helmet on at all times. Parents who ride bikes should set a good example by always wearing a helmet themselves.

If you are not a parent but you ride a bike, you should never leave your driveway without a helmet. Bike helmets now weigh about half a pound and have plenty of openings to allow air to circulate through, which means they are more comfortable than ever. Some riders use the excuse that they will not be riding on busy streets, thus do not need a helmet. However, cars are involved in only about 10% of bike-related injuries

There are not many good excuses for riding without a helmet. Even those concerned about the cost should not be because you can typically buy a helmet for around $20. That is a small price to pay to protect your health.

There are a few things to keep in mind if you plan to buy a new helmet. First, helmets must fit snugly. Next, the helmet should be level. Make sure it is not tilted forward or backward on your head. It should sit low on your forehead with the front of it just above your eyebrows. The chin strap should be tight enough to allow only two fingers underneath when it is snapped. Test it out by moving it around your head, from front to back and side to side. If the fit is comfortable and the skin moves with the helmet, you have a proper fit.

Most stores will allow you to try on various helmets and a sales person can help you make sure that you choose the right one. Keep in mind that buying and wearing a helmet is an easy step to possibly saving your life.



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