bicycle safety tips Many bicycle-related crashes resulting in injury or death are associated with the bicyclist’s behavior, including not wearing a helmet, riding into a street without stopping, turning left or swerving into traffic that is coming from behind, running a stop sign, and riding the wrong way in traffic. Follow the rules of the road. • wear a properly fitted bicycle helmet • adJust your bicycle to fit Stand over your bicycle. there should be 1 – 2 inches between you and the top tube (bar) if using a road bike and 3 – 4 inches if a mountain bicycle. the seat should be level front to back. • check your eQuipment Properly inflate tires and check that your brakes work. • see and be seen always wear neon, fluorescent or other bright colors when riding day or night. Wear something that reflects light, such as reflective tape. • control your bicycle always ride with at least one hand on the handlebars. • watch for and avoid road hazards • avoid riding at night Make sure you have reflectors and lights on the front and rear. Beachwood City of Swi m SPECIAL SUMMER NIGHTS Under the Stars Beachwood Family Aquatic Center DJ & Summer Grill Specials Saturday • July 11 & August 1 • 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. $5.00 BFAC members / $10 guests attention bicyclists: slow Down in parks, share paths Maximum bike speed is 10 mph and cyclists should pass on the left. use verbal signals. Cyclists are encouraged to wear helmets. individuals under the age of 16 are required to wear helmets. senior police acaDemy Beachwood Police Department is accepting applications for the Senior Police Academy. Learn about real-life crime prevention and receive “hands on” experience with the help of knowledgeable instructors. Learn self-defense, CPR, safety and how not to become a victim of fraud, identity theft, robbery and burglary. to register call community services at 216.595.3733 location: beachwood city hall Date: wednesdays July 8 – august 26 time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. please note Must be at least 50 years of age or older June 2015 n Beachwood Buzz 35