The website, geared to both children and adults includes statitics, as well as games. While some of the data is disturbing, there are also some encouraging findings. Try your hand at this helmet quotient quiz. If you take this quiz on the Bicycle Helmet Safety website and pass, it allows you to print a certificate. Statistics Bicycling injuries total 567,000 visits to emergency rooms yearly with 130,000 of those involving head injuries.
Most fatalities happen on small neighborhood roads close to home.
You no doubt have seen more than one child riding his bike with the helmet dangling from the handlebars. However, peer pressure motivates. The good news is helmet use is on the rise. The Stark County Bicycle Club is proud to be doing our part. Helmets are required on all Club rides.