It makes sense to wear something brightly colored when you’re biking. Choose a color that makes you easy to see. If you’re biking in the forest, don’t wear green!

• Fluorescent green, yellow or orange are all great choices. If you’re wearing these colors, other bikers, motorists and pedestrians will be able to see you better.

• Look for fabrics that are cool and lightweight.  (You can really work up a sweat biking!)  If it’s cool outside, dress in layers.  You can peel off clothing as you start to get warmer.

• For riding at night (which we don’t recommend for anyone) you’ll need clothing with retro-reflective materials sewn onto it.  You’ll also need one light source, like a headlamp.

• Make sure the straps of your bookbag, loose clothing or anything else isn’t going to catch in the wheels of the bike, and cause you to lose control.

• Last but not least -- don't forget to wear your helmet!

• Headphones are a no-no! You won’t be able to hear what’s going on around you.

• Clothing that’s too loose.

• Inappropriate shoes. (High-heels, Slippers, Bowling Shoes)

• Dark Clothes