May is Bike Month and this year the Seattle Fire Department is highlighting bicycle safety.

Riding a bicycle is fun and a great way to commute to school or work. Unfortunately, every year, thousands of people are injured because of bicycle-related accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 500,000 people in the U.S. are treated in emergency rooms from bicycle-related accidents. Children are at a higher risk for being injured on a bicycle and make up around 59% of those injured.

Follow the rules of the road, always wear a helmet, and bike with lights if riding at night.
The links below provide a comprehensive list of ways to stay safe while riding your bike.

A few online resources on bicycle safety:

http://www.bhsi.org/kidteach.htm Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute

http://www.cbcef.org/ride-smart-tips.html Cascade Bicycle Club

http://bicyclesafe.com/ Bicycle Safe.com

http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/ Bicycling Info.org