When all else fails . . . it’s too late to read the manual
Even if you’ve been riding a bike all your life, you probably need an updating of your bicycling habits, knowledge and assumptions. Why? Because bicycles are going through some pretty dramatic changes in the technology which affects function, handling, comfort, performance and safety.
A SPECIAL NOTE FOR PARENTS:
It is a tragic fact that most bicycle accidents involve children. As a parent or guardian, you bear the responsibility for the activities and safety of your minor child. Among these responsibilities are to make sure that the bicycle which your child is riding is properly fitted to the child; that it is in good repair and safe operating condition; that you and your child have learned and understand the safe operation of the bicycle; and that you and your child have learned, understand and obey not only the applicable local motor vehicle, bicycle and traffic laws, but also the common sense rules of safe and responsible bicycling. As a parent, you should read this manual before letting your child ride the bicycle. We have tried to make this manual interesting and instructive for both you and your child.
Make sure that your child always wears an approved bicycle helmet when riding (see Section 4 B).
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