HEALTHY FAMILY
NEIGHBORHOOD BIKE WORKS
While some more experienced cyclists
enjoy the challenge of biking in the rain,
snow or other elements, West recommends
children avoid slippery conditions alto-
gether, especially when the rain first begins.

West says this period is the most dangerous
time because that’s when the oil or the gaso-
line left on the road mixes with the rain and
causes the road to become more slippery.

Follow the ABCs of bike safety
When this situation happens, she recom-
mends sticking to the side of the road where
less gasoline or oil is present.

Once children are finally ready to go on a
ride, West says they should go through the
“ABC bike safety check.” The ABC acronym
stands for air, breaks and chain.

“Before you go out bike riding, you should
check to make sure that you have enough air
in your tires, check your brakes to make sure
that they’re functioning and take a look at
your chain and make sure that it’s cleaned
and lubricated,” West says. “You should also
rotate your wheels a few times to make sure
Young riders take to their bikes with Neighborhood Bike Works.

that the chain is working properly.” T
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