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Halloween Safety Tips
Are you planning to ride on Halloween night? Try some of our safety tips.

5 Safety Blunders
Some bicycling safety blunders you can prevent.

Traffic Safety
Go play in traffic, but do it safely.

Attacking Dogs
Attacking dogs can pose a real threat to cyclists. Here are some tips from your fellow riders.

Riding in the Rain
Learn what you can do to lessen the dangers of riding in the rain.

Safe Riding: Start Early
Learn what you can do to teach your child the rules of the road.

Hand Signals
Learn your hand signals for safety.

About Helmets
Choosing the right helmet is essential.

Top 10 Bike Helmets Under $50
Bicycle helmets can reduce your risk of head injury by 70%. Save your skull for a few bucks.

Use Sunscreen When You Ride
Crashing isn't the only danger. Protect yourself from the damaging effects of the sun.

Bicycle Advocacy and Education
Find safety classes in your area from the League of American Bicyclists.

Why Reflectors Don't Work
When traveling at night don't trust your life to reflectors...

Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute
It's hip to be safe! Not only does this site discuss helmets, but it deals with other safety issues, even in the realm of legalities.

A Consumer's Guide to Bicycle Helmets
Written by the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute, this article gives you a good idea of the reasonings behind helmet use and pratical information on buying a helmet.

Bicycling Rules
Six easy steps to safety.

Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety Facts
A consumer friendly site from the U.S. Fedral Highway Administration.

Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Research Page
Statistics and links from the U.S. Federal Highway Administration.

Safe Cycling
Some bulleted points on bike safety.