Safety & maintenance

Fastening a kids bike helmet properly

Is your child’s bike helmet fitted correctly?

We all want to make sure our children are kept safe from harm when riding their bike and wearing a cycle helmet is an obvious way to do this. But did you know that if their helmet isn’t fitted correctly then it’s unlikely to protect them fully? In this article we’ll take a closer look…

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Should my child wear a bike helmet?

If you haven’t decided whether your family will wear helmets or not, here are some pointers to help you decide

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Does my child need a full faced cycle helmet

Does my child need a full face helmet when cycling?

It’s tempting to go all out for protection and get your child a full face helmet. But is this the best idea?

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Kids on bikes in the dark - how to make them visible to drivers

7 ways to make your child bright on their bike in the dark

Keeping your child bright on their bike is essential during the winter months

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Kids riding their bikes to school

How to get more children cycling safely to your school

The UK is fast becoming a nation of obsese children living in polluted cities. Cycling to school is often mentioned as a great way to get more kids active and reduce the number of cars on the road. However, being brutally honest, the prospect of cycling to school is terrifying for most parents because the roads…

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Safety standards to look out for when buying a kids bike helmet

If you’re buying a cycle helmet for your child, you want to make sure it’s going to do a good job of protecting them in the event of an accident. Thankfully there’s standards to which manufactures build and test their kids bike helmets, and it’s fairly easy to check that the helmet you’re buying meets…

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