Friday, December 23, 2011

Top Tips for Helmet, Clothing & Footwear Safety


Pinched from our good friends at AustCycle, some good points about cycling apparel 

Top Tips for Helmet, Clothing and Footwear Safety 




Helmet Check:
  1. Wear an approved helmet (meets AS/NZS 2063).
  2. Inner and outer shell are not damaged or cracked.
  3. Straps are not torn or frayed.
  4. Clips/ buckles are not broken.
  5. Fastens firmly under chin and squarely positions on head, facing the correct way.
  6. Front rim of helmet sits 2 fingers above bridge of nose.
  7. Straps adjusted so there are no twists and no slack when buckle securely fastened under chin.
  8. Side straps form a "V" shape with points just under ear lobe.
  9. Correct size - helmet to sit firmly and comfortably on head without moving forwards or backwards or side to side.


Footwear and Clothing Check:
Before

  1. Wear footwear that has enclosed toes with firm, non-slip soles and with laces tucked away.
  2. Wear bright and light coloured clothing to be easily seen.
  3. Wear close fitting clothing so as not to catch in moving parts.
  4. Wear clothing appropriate for weather conditions.


After

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