Salt Lake Valley Health Dept.
Spring marks a shift in activities from inside to outside and bicycling is a popular choice.
Bicycling is one of the most popular activities in the United States. National Bike Month provides an opportunity for educational programs, bicycle community events, and bicycle helmet promotions to draw positive attention to bicycling and bicycle safety. You too can celebrate spring with a bicycle safety event for children in your community and involve as many groups and organizations as possible. More children, ages 5 to 14, go to U.S. hospital emergency rooms for injuries associated with bicycles than with any other sport. Head injury is the leading cause of death in bicycle crashes and is the most important determinant of bicycle-related death and permanent disability.