East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1958-08-21
CALLING All Bicycle Riders To Safety Check Friday And Monday

This is the call today from
Sgt. Robert E. Hall Of the Traf-
fic Safety Division, East Cleve-
land Police Department, an
nouncing the setting up Of two
b:~vcle safety testing centers
for pupils of the elementary
schools.
The first center will open to-
morrow-Friday, August 22nd,
at Superior School for pupils of
Superior, Rozelle and st. Philo-
mena schools. 1t begins at II
o'clock noon.
The second center will be set
UP in Shaw Field on Monday,
August 25th, beginning at 10I
am. for pupils of Mayfair,
Chambers. Prospect and Christ
the King schools.
Both centers will continue
until all children reporting have
had their bikes tested.
In addition to the tests to be-
made through use of the Off
cial bicycle testing machine,
Sgt. Hall is adding a few more
to make for a complete check
ing of every part of the bicycle.
Results of each check will be-
noted on a Testing Form, one
copy being given the bike own
er and one being kept for De-
partment files. In addition, theI
owner of the bicycle pledges to
obey all safety rules and to al
ways be a careful, courteous
driver.
As a special gift, each boy
and girl participating will re-
ceive a copy of Bike Riders
Manual" pamphlet published
by the Ohio Department of
Highway Safety. The presenta-
tions will be made by Lit. Henry
G.. Valentin of the Ohio High
way Patrol Auxiliary. A mes
sage for parents, together with
suggestions for the care Of a.
bicycle, traffic laws for cyclists
and other helpful information
are contained in the bright red
covered booklet.
! A perfect score will mean the
issuing of safety identified
ton card to the lucky girls and
lucky boys.
These are the bike-care
| points to be checked in the test
ing program announced by Sgt.
Robert Z. Hall of the Traffic
Safety Division.
(D Handle Grips: Handle
grips should fit tightly Cement
on if necessary and be about
same height as the saddle. Re
place Vorn-out handle grips.
(2) Warning Device: Be sure
it works properly. Bel or horn
should be heard 100 feet away
II battery-operated, replace
worn-out batteries Immediately. 4
(3) Handle Bars: Handle bars
should be adjusted to body and
kept securely frightened. Their
width should be approximately
the same width as your shoul-
ders. Keep stem well down in
the fork, with handlebar grips
at right angles to stem.
"a Fork Bearings: Keep fork
bearings oiled.
90 Light: Since a light is
required on bicycles ridden at
night, be sure to put fresh bat
teries in the casing when your
light becomes dim. 1t must be
visible from a distance Of 500
feet.
(6) Spokes: Wipe spokes with
oiled cloth frequently to pre-
vent rusting. Replace broken or
loose ones promptly.
O. Tire Valves: Inspect for
air leaks and screw cap on Sc
curely.
81 Crank Hangar: Keep
crank hangar cleaned and
CREASED. If it wobbles, take to
a serviceman for adjustments.
90 Pedals: Oil and tighten
pedal bearings and spindle. Re
place worn pedal treads. :
(0) Chain; Check for dam
aged links. 1t should fit snugly
but not 50 rigidly that pedaling
requires lot of effort. Clean
and lubricate the chain often.
11) Coaster Brake: Test
coaster brake to see whether it