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Choosing Riding Clothing and Protecve Gear
When choosing to ride a bicycle, the riders should always consider the clothing they
will wear. Any loose clothing parts or strings can get caught in a bicycles moving parts
and cause an accident. Be sure there are no loose cords, strings, over sized cus or pant
legs. Loose pants should be ed or tucked into a sock. A leg band is oen used to keep
pants from geng caught in the chain of the bicycle. Be sure shoelaces are ed ghtly,
and do not hang out. (Fig. 2.8)
Dress for the weather keeping in mind that when cycling, the wind can be colder than
just walking or standing. Reecve clothing is always recommended for cycling. Avoid
wearing all black, or dark clothes. A brightly colored jacket or shirt is a great way to
help motorists and others see you.
Choosing to wear protecve gear is the riders or parents responsibility and is highly
recommended. Protecve gear is available to cover knees and elbows, backs and
shoulders and more.
Use of protecve gear can greatly reduce injuries while riding. If protecve
gear is worn, be sure that it does not interfere with steering, braking and
pedaling. Know your own abilies, and do not ride beyond them. (Fig. 2.9)
BEFORE YOU RIDE
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