Teaching students safe biking skills is a key part of starting a bicycling program. The information in the resources below can be taught at school, or sent home with students to practice skills with their families. Ideally students get chances to hear and practice the information several times with adults who can provide feedback and supervision.
Bicycle Safety Resources
- Helping Your Child Be a Safe Bicyclist (.pdf)
National Center for Safe Routes to School
En Español - Ayudando a su hijo a ser un ciclista seguro - Ride Your Bike Safely resource for children (.pdf)
National Center for Safe Routes to School
En Español - Andar en tu bicicleta con seguridad - Easy Steps to Properly Fit a Bicycle Helmet
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - ABC Quick Check (Offers a child-oriented quick check to perform before every bike ride)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Ideas to Promote Bicycle Safety
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Bike Safety Resources
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Be a Roll Model!
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Want to learn about other safe ways to get to school? Read about pedestrian safety.