Show y ARNOLD SIMMONS attempts to climb a hill during action on July 4 at the Tridell races 9 r a w s h J L t t i 1 x u uw w c H l r N 1 I I CAPTURING TROPHIES at the Tridell races were left to right Clair Haslem Wade Haslem Gary Simmons and Arnold Simmons Bicycle Safe Safety y A Must For Everyone A bicycle is a wheeled two people It helps people peo peo- people pie of all ages to have fun get to work and school and earn money Yet statistics show that in 1974 over persons persons persons' suffered related bicycle injuries serious serious seri serio ous enough to require hospital emergency room room treatment and in 1975 bicycles bi bi- bicycles cycles were number one on the US U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Hazard Index listing consumer products ass associated C with the most numerous and severe severe se se- vere injuries A paradox Yes Avoidable Avoidable Avoid Avoid- able Definitely according to Royal-Globe Royal Insurance Companies Taking just a little extra time in selecting Using and maintaining a bicycle bicycle bi bi- bi cycle can make all the dif dif- ference Its It's smart to be a safe rider When buying a bicycle for fora a child choose one to fit the childs child's size today not one to grow into later A bicycle should also suit the riders rider's ability Dont Don't buy a bicycle with sharp protruding ing edges and always check hand and foot brakes for fast easy stops The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued issued is is- sued safety standards which ty t 00 y M a all bicycles manufactured after May 11 1976 are required to meet before being sold Take advantage of what the Federal government government govern govern- ment is doing Be a wise consumer and look for the inspection tag You'll be a safe consumer When using a bicycle observe observe ob ob- ob serve all traffic laws and signals Always ride in the thc same direction as traffic Dont Don't ride double or attempt attempt at at- tempt stunts and avoid riding riding riding rid rid- ing in wet weather At night wear reflective tape or or light-colored light clothing Make certain not to wear loose garments that can c catch in chain pedals or wheels Regular maintenance is es es- es- es tor safe sate riding Align wobbly wheels for better control Replace all missing damaged or worn parts Inflate Inflate In In- flate tires to recommended pressure and keep bicycles indoors when not in use to avoid rusting and corrosion of metal parts Everyone can be an expert rider ridel and have fun fun safely Be alert and stay in control Take common sense and courtesy with you every time you ride Royal Globe is offering free as a public service its folder Safe Riders Make Safe Drivers which contains helpful information information in in- formation on rules of the road cautions for cyclists and the latest Federal Government Government Government Gov Gov- safety regulations |