Education and Advocacy
The BBC Advocates for Safe and Responsible Cycling!
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The BBC emphasizes safe, enjoyable cycling; the peaceful coexistence of bicyclists and motorists on the roads; and cooperation with land managers and other trail users off the road. We promote courteous, responsible, and predictable bicycling, including obeying all traffic rules and off-road regulations. The BBC officers encourage members to participate in city and county citizen committees to promote the above ideals.
Resources
Bicycle Safety at the NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has developed a page of resources and key points related to Bicycle Safety. Check it out! They also have a helpful page of Bicycling Safety Tips for Parents and Kids.
Raising Awareness of Cycling Safety
Derrick is a student at an Indianapolis High School. The members of his health class were asked to raise awareness of safety in a sport they were passionate about. Derrick picked cycling. He asked the BBC to share this list of safety tips, cycling benefits, and resources on their website. The intention of the project is to promote safety, awareness and the overall activity of cycling.
Bike Safety is Important
Two kids, Elizabeth and Patricia, at a youth center with a safety program did some web searches at home and found the BBC website and this page: Is a Helmet Worth It? How Brain Injuries Affect Different Body Functions. They wanted to share this with the BBC because it had such great information.
Bike Commuting Safety Tips
After School Care Programs, located in El Paso County, Colorado, is starting a bike-sharing program. Sara, a participant, has contributed this resource on bike travel and safety to the BBC Advocacy page: Bike Commuting Safety Tips . She has been helping teach some of the younger kids how to ride.