{"id":2629,"date":"2021-07-12T17:10:01","date_gmt":"2021-07-12T17:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.codetrauma.com\/?p=2629"},"modified":"2021-08-09T16:19:03","modified_gmt":"2021-08-09T16:19:03","slug":"biking-safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.codetrauma.com\/en\/biking-safety-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Biking Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In order to ensure an amazing summer on your bike, here are a few biking safety tips and reminders.<\/p>\n<p>During the COVID-19 pandemic, the popularity of biking has exploded. Biking is a great way to experience the feeling of freedom that we have missed so much.<\/p>\n<h2>Did you know? Facts about biking safety<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Less than 50% of Montrealers wear a helmet when riding a bike. This proportion is even WORSE if we look at teenagers. THAT\u2019S BAD!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Why does it matter? Because, on average, more than 70% of cyclists treated at the Montreal General Hospital\u2019s Trauma Centre were not wearing a helmet when the incident occurred.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In fact, 58% of injured cyclists admitted to the Montreal General Hospital are treated for a head injury.<\/li>\n<li>Traumatic head injury is the leading cause of death among cyclists and skateboarders.<\/li>\n<li>Children between the ages of 5 and 14 are at the highest risk for bicycle related injuries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But remember, putting a helmet on your head is not all to ensure biking safety. Being aware of your surroundings, following traffic regulations and respecting fellow bikers, pedestrians and vehicle drivers are equally important.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2633 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/codetrauma.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/2021\/07\/manny-becerra-QvQaFrWIrfQ-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/codetrauma.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/2021\/07\/manny-becerra-QvQaFrWIrfQ-unsplash-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/codetrauma.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/2021\/07\/manny-becerra-QvQaFrWIrfQ-unsplash-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/codetrauma.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/2021\/07\/manny-becerra-QvQaFrWIrfQ-unsplash-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/codetrauma.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/2021\/07\/manny-becerra-QvQaFrWIrfQ-unsplash-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/codetrauma.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/2021\/07\/manny-becerra-QvQaFrWIrfQ-unsplash-2048x1150.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/codetrauma.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/2021\/07\/manny-becerra-QvQaFrWIrfQ-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w\" alt=\"Girl biking with a lit helmet\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1437\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>This summer, we encourage you to THINK WITH YOUR HELMET:<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Put your favorite reflective stickers on your helmet<\/li>\n<li>Dare to wear the most flashy-coloured bike helmet!<\/li>\n<li>Congratulate your friend who is wearing his\/her helmet when riding their bike<\/li>\n<li>Think With Your Helmet and send us a picture on Instagram @Code_Trauma<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Be proud to protect your head\u2026after all, you only have one. So keep it SAFE.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.codetrauma.com\/prevention\/helmet\/\"><strong>Look at our brochure for a handy reminder about proper helmet fit using the 2V2 technique.\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>\u2013 Alexandra Germain, McGill Medical Student and \u201cThink with your Helmet\u201d Student Ambassador<\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In order to ensure an amazing summer on your bike, here are a few biking safety tips and reminders. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the popularity of biking has exploded. Biking is a great way to experience the feeling of freedom that we have missed so much. Did you know? 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