Wear a Helmet when Riding

Riding a cargo bike is a relatively safe activity, if you are wearing a helmet and paying attention to your surroundings. Helmets are essential parts of cycling gear and are known to save lives and reduce serious head injuries. The brain is one of the most vulnerable parts of the body, because it is so difficult to heal. One significant blow to the brain can cause irrevocable damage.

Head injuries cause the most fatalities and long-term conditions out of all cycling accidents.  Not wearing a helmet greatly increases the risk of sustaining a fatal or life changing injury. 

Another great reason to wear a helmet is that it sets a good example to young riders on the road. Young people are typically copycats, who like to do what others are doing. If the majority of cyclists wear helmets it will encourage others to do the same.

Cargo Bikes

If you do not like paying for tickets and infractions, you should wear a helmet while biking. There are 21 states that require riders to wear a helmet while using a bicycle, no matter where you are riding. Regardless of riding mountain bikes, cargo bikes, or an American made bicycle, you should protect your head. This avoids injuries and tickets.

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