Cycling laws in France - Need help please!!??

Lorraine

My Brother is going to France over the weekend and is taking his mountain bike with him to get around. We are having a debate coz he doesnt want to look like an idiot wearing a helmet but i think its safe to wear one. Does anyone know whether there is a Law in France which states if people have to wear helemts while riding a bike? And also are the streets over there lit up fairly good or are they quite dark at night? Cheers peeps!

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No helmets are optional.

But like the UK, people who are serious about their cycling, wear them,- not so much in an urban environment.

France is an excellent place to cycle (don't know about MTBs though) I've cycled in the South on a few occasions, their roads are better than UK roads in many respects and the French love cyclists (again, unlike the UK!)

I hope to be going over again next summer.

And no, take good lighting with you, rural France isn't too hot on street lighting, the towns are generally ok though!

Enjoy.

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How many of you guys actually wear helmets when you ride your bikes?

deckedinny

I mean like beach cruiser bikes.

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I always wear my helmet. They aren't compulsory where I live (The UK), and I'd guess that only about half of the cyclists that I see are wearing them.
I've been thankful for my helmet when riding a motorbike, but never actually put my cycling helmet to the test yet.
I don't see what difference the type of bike makes, the ground is just as hard whatever type of bike you fall off.

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Is there a bicycle helmet law in La Grange, Texas?

It would also be helpful if you left a link where you found your answer

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Michelle

Helmet law or not wear one!

All of the best bike riders in the world, road or mountain, wear helmets. I know you can handle a bike sooo much better than them... get the hint! Accidents happen so fast, and often at no fault of the rider.

Would you play organized football without a helmet? How about Lacrosse, ride a motorcycle, play hockey or hard ball? No you would not! You are not stupid. Bike accidents are either road rash or upper torso injuries. The speed of cycling is greater than most of the sports mentioned. This increases the impact damage tremendously.

We do not hear of the thousands of people saved from injuries because of wearing a helmet, because they get up and walk away. We only hear of the number that die or are brain damaged while not wearing a helmet.

You want to be treated like an adult, make an adult decision.

Soccerref

Stupid no helmet bicycle ticket?

Syder

I recieved a ticket for not wearing a helmet a while ago in the state of california and im leaving to NY what happens if i never pay the ticket and just leave? im 17 years old.

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As stupid as it is, you broke the law- no matter how petty it was.

Depending on your history, they could eventually put out a warrant for your arrest for a 'failure to appear'. It's best to just pay the damn thing...

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Police officer frisking me?

Q. I am 15 years old and i was riding my bicycle without a helmet ( yes i know it was very stupid and foolish) and anyway i got caught for it by a police officer and after the officer wrote down my details he padded my pockets down without my permission and said straight away, '' got any dope on you '' i obviously didn't have anything illegal but are the police allowed to do that?

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You can read about the court decision that allows officer to conduct a quick pat down for weapons at this site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_v._Ohio

I quote from the article (above) the most important part for your question: "... if the police officer has a reasonable suspicion that the person has committed, is committing, or is about to commit a crime and has a reasonable belief that the person "may be armed and presently dangerous." (392 U.S. 1, at 30.)"

Police are allowed to ask if you are carrying contraband, and they often do.

If I am talking to a person and they put their hands in their pocket, or repeatedly touch their pocket, then I must search for my own safety. Repeatedly touching a concealed weapon is one of several ways that a criminal betrays it's presence.

What is a good project topic?

Q. in geography i have to do this project called "the geography of..." and you basically pick any item and find out where it originated and where it diffused to over time. i don't know what to choose! any suggestions will be appreciated!

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The Geography of...

-The Carousel:
A carousel, or merry-go-round, is an amusement ride consisting of a rotating circular platform with seats for riders. The "seats" are traditionally in the form of rows of wooden horses or other animals mounted on posts, many of which are moved up and down via gearwork to simulate galloping, to the accompaniment of looped circus music. Modern carousels in America are generally populated with horses. Carousels in Europe, and in America from earlier periods, frequently include diverse varieties of mounts, like pigs, zebras, mythological creatures (such as dragons, sea monsters or unicorns), and deer, to name a few.

Origin of The Carousel:
The earliest known depiction of a carousel is in a Byzantine bas-relief dating to around 500 A.D., which depicts riders in baskets suspended from a central pole. The word carousel originates from the Italian garosello and Spanish carosella ("little war"), used by crusaders to describe a combat preparation exercise and game played by Turkish and Arabian horsemen in the 1100s. In a sense this early device could be considered a cavalry training mechanism; it prepared and strengthened the riders for actual combat as they wielded their swords at the mock enemies. European Crusaders discovered this device and brought the idea back to their own lands. A carousel was also a training device for the ring-tilt, consisting of wooden horses suspended from arms branching from a center pole. Riders aimed to spear rings situated around the circumference as the carousel was moved by a man, horse, or mule. Carousel was also the term for large "horse ballet" or Musical Ride spectacles mounted as part of the court festivities for special occasions such as royal weddings or state visits from the mid-16th century onwards, which gradually replaced serious jousting, although non-combat competitrions such as the ring-tilt lasted until the 18th century. They were developed in Italy, especially by the Medici Grand-Dukes in Florence, and the first French example was in Paris in 1605. These usually took place in squares or large courtyards, and consisted of elaborately costumed riders and horses (usually from the cavalry) performing choreographed routines such as forming shapes together, riding in lines criss-cross against each other. They often took place at night, with riders carrying torches, and were accompanied by music. From the 17th century large decorated floats with allegorical figures were often included. The Place du Carrousel in Paris was so named from 1662, when it was used for such a display by Louis XIV.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carousel


-The Flashlight:
A flashlight (called a torch outside North America) is a portable electric spotlight that emits light from a small incandescent lightbulb or from one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Typical flashlight designs usually consist of the light source located in a housing containing a parabolic reflector or specially shaped lens to shape the flashlight beam, a transparent window to protect the light source from damage and debris, a power source (typically electric batteries), and an electric power switch. While most flashlights are intended to be hand-held, there are also helmet-mounted flashlights designed for miners and campers and battery-powered lights for bicycles. Some flashlights are powered by hand-cranked dynamos or electromagnetic induction or are recharged by solar power. The name flashlight is used mainly in the United States and Canada. In other English-speaking countries, the more common term is torch or electric torch.

Origin of The Flashlight:
On 10 January 1899, American Electrical Novelty and Manufacturing Company obtained U.S. Patent No. 617,592 (filed 12 March 1898) from David Misell, an inventor. This "electric device" designed by Misell was powered by "D" batteries laid front to back in a paper tube with the light bulb and a rough brass reflector at the end. The company donated some of these devices to the New York City police, who responded favorably to them. These early flashlights ran on zincâcarbon batteries which were incapable of providing a steady source of electric current and needed to be 'rested' periodically to continue functioning. Because these early flashlights also used energy-inefficient carbon-filament bulbs, this occurred at short intervals. Consequently, they could be used only in brief flashes, hence the popular name flashlight.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flashlight

-The Necktie:
The necktie (or tie) is a long piece of cloth worn around the neck or shoulders, resting under the shirt collar and knotted at the throat. Variants include the bow tie, ascot tie, bolo tie, and the clip-on tie. The modern necktie, ascot, and bow tie are descended from the cravat.

Origin of The Necktie:
The necktie traces back to the time of Thirty Years' War (1618â1648) when Croatian mercenaries from the Military Frontier in French service, wearing their traditional small, knotted neckerchiefs, aroused the interest of the Parisians. Due to the slight difference between the Croatian word for Croats, Hrvati, and the French word, Croates, the garment gained the name "Cravat". The new article of clothing started a fashion craze in Europe where both men and women wore pieces of fabric around their necks. In the late seventeenth century, the men wore lace cravats that took a large amount of time and effort to arrange. These cravats were often tied in place by cravat strings, arranged neatly and tied in a bow.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Necktie

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Is riding with a helmet more dangerous than not wearing one?

gushie_got

I have this friend who believes that wearing a bicycle helmet is actually MORE dangerous than not wearing one. She believes that in a crash the helmet can cause the back of your neck to snap and even break. Is this true? Is actually wearing a bicycle helmet more dangerous than not wearing one

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I have more than one friend whose life was saved due to wearing a helmet. Not wearing a helmet is just stupid. You've got to protect your brain... first and foremost.

Maybe her helmet doesn't fit her properly.

BTW - I don't know of anyone breaking their neck from a helmet, but plenty of people who were glad they were wearing one when they crashed.

HOW can you paraphrase this?

Q. The use of a helmet is the key to reducing bicycling fatalities, which are due to head injuries 75% of the time. By cushioning the head upon impact, a helmet can reduce accidental injury by as much as 85%, saving the lives of hundreds of victims annually, half of whom are school children

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If you don't wear a helmet you'll die.

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why do kids hate bike helmets?

Q. why does it seem that kids of all ages and generations thought bike helmets were for nerds or "not cool" I mean don't they know it could save there life.

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Speaking of the word "cool" - because they are not physically cool. Most cheap helmets don't have good ventilation & it's like being in an oven wearing one in the summer.

Get a good helmet with good ventilation & watch them (hopefully) change their minds. I own a Giro Indicator in the white color for summer & dark blue for cooler weather & winter.

Are cheap bike helmets safe?

Q. I haven't bought a bike helmet in years, but I recently went to Target to pick one up for my 3 yr old son and was surprised to see that the helmets were just $8-$15 for kids. I remember paying $50 or so for mine when I bought it in a bike shop years ago. Are these cheap helmets safe?

They do have a CPSC sticker. They don't have a Snell sticker, which I recall was the standard a while back.

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) bike helmet standard is required by law in the US. Some of the Snell Memorial Foundation standards (plural - Snell has multiple standards) are a bit more difficult to pass, but are not often used.

There are some great articles out there that explain the standards and what goes into the testing and certification of helmets:

http://www.helmets.org/#standards

A helmet sold at a Target is cheaper due to several factors. One, because those helmets are pretty basic. Foam, with a taped on shell - that's a pretty inexpensive production process. Two, in most cases, the manufacturers don't even change the helmet molds from year to year - just the graphics. That way, tooling costs are reduced. Three, because there's a much bigger market for the product. Just think of the sheer number of people who patronize the big box stores versus your local bike shop. The big box folks order exponentially more than your LBS, and so their savings get passed on to the consumer. There are a lot of deals made between the manufacturers and the stores - and that's done just to get the shelf space and to get their product into the stores.

The price of a helmet isn't generally a good indicator of how good a helmet will do its job of protecting in the event of an impact (note that no helmet will ever fully prevent injury), save for the really high end helmets. That's what the standards and testing are for.

Higher prices usally are the result of what goes into the production of the helmet, R & D, etcetera.

You take a helmet like the Giro Atmos (MSRP $189.99), and you have a lot of things that go into it. An in-molded (fused, versus taped on) microshell. Two carbon fiber plates to strengthen and reduce the weight of the helmet. An internal rib cage in the foam that acts much like rebar. An additional rentention device (Roc-Loc) that helps with the overall fit. All the while maintaining very minimal weight and maximum ventilation.

I could go on and on, but I think you get my point.

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What Are Some Good Beginner Sports Bikes?

Aubrey

I'm working with a $2,000-$2,500 budget-

What Should I be looking for when choosing a good first bike?

I'm looking for a sports bike/crotch rocket.

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Winter is a good time to buy a used bike, as a lot of folks sell when the weather starts getting bad.

Sports bikes in general do not make good first bikes, just because new riders tend to lack some of the fine control skills that riding a sports bike requires. Also, the full fairings on a sport bike will be expensive if you drop the bike. A simple parking lot drop of the bike can do more than $1000 in cosmetic damage to a sport bike.

There are a few sport bikes that are setup as more beginner friendly, typically this means that the engine and suspension are setup to be a little more forgiving should you inadvertently make a mistake. Some of this might be available in the 2k-2.5k range. I would look for something like:

SV650S (the SV650 is the same bike, only as a standard (no fairing, more upright seating), which makes an excellent beginner bike).
FZ-6
Suzuki Bandit 600S (just like the SV, the Bandit 600 is a standard, the 600s is a sport).
Suzuki Katana 600
GS500F (the Suzuki GS500 has been in sportbike form for the last few years - older models will be standards).
Kawasaki Ninja 250 or 500. (The 250 might be a little small. Although you could probably get a fairly new one for $2500).

An older version of most of these bikes should be available in the $2000-2500 range. I would expect something from around 2000-2001 to cost around that much. I would start checking out classified ads, and online sites like craigslist, and even Ebay (you can use advanced options in Ebay to search for local listings).
A lot of the entry-level sportbikes have half fairings (like the FZ-6 or the SV650S), which means you have less plastic to damage if you happen to drop the bike. Even though they are setup to be more beginner friendly, these bikes will require more skill to operate than the bike you probably learned how to ride on.

In a perfect world, I think that new riders would focus on getting something functional as a first bike, and not worry about having something that looks sporty or attracts attention. As a new rider, you're likely to have a few "whoops" moments, and nothing is more heartbreaking than messing up a beautiful motorcycle - especially if it is flashy, and you wreck while a bunch of people are watching. There is always a strong market for beginner bikes, so you can sell your first bike to buy something better later on, and with maybe a year or so of riding under your belt, you'll be better able to handle much more bike than you can now.

Spend some good money on gear. Get a good, comfortable and safe helmet that fits well, and you will enjoy riding more. Sturdy riding pants and jacket will also keep you more comfortable, and make riding more enjoyable.

Last tip: I'm assuming you've taken a rider safety course. (if not, do this before you ride). Remember, the course is only a foundation. Pursue learning how to ride more safely and confidently. Consider taking an intermediate rider course once you've had your bike for a while. If you want to go fast, go to a track day, don't do it on the street. Don't get in the habit of "pushing it" on the street. Nobody gets more respect than someone who is truly a good rider, and doesn't feel the need to show off on public roads.

Best pocket bike for kids?

Q. I want to purchase a pocket bike, mini dirt bike, or mini quad for my nephew's graduation present. He is 6 years old, about 60 lbs, average Height. I want to know the best thing to get him, if there are any with speed lock-outs or remote shut offs. A few good name brands would be awesome. I also need something I can get training wheels for. I'm looking to spend no more than 500. Please no comments about how he doesn't need one or that he needs to be supervised he is well taken care and we understand this isn't a toy. I just need advice on what to buy. Thank you!

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Pocket bikes are Chinese made knock off's/clones of Japanese and European bikes. They are inferior to the bike they are cloned from. They do not have the reliability, dependability, quality or craftsmanship of the bikes they are cloned from.

With that said, I would recommend you look into a Japanese or European bike. He will fit on a 50cc to a 65cc bike. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha and KTM all make mini-bikes.

Since you do not have a lot to spend, you will have to look used. Check Ebay, Craigslist, CycleTrader and BikeFinds.

If you go with a used older bike, Honda used to make a MR 50 2-stroke and an XR75 4-stroke. The XR75 is built like iron and will last for your nephew's children.

The Yamaha PW50 has a restrictor that can be removed.

When it comes to training wheels, just Google mini-bike training wheels. There are a lot of different ones out there. Example: http://gokartsusa.com/EZ-Bike-Mini-Motorcycle-Training-Wheels.aspx
Training wheels are not cheap, they cost around $150. You can also look for used training wheels on Ebay and Craigslist.

If your nephew can ride a bicycle, he will be able to ride a dirt bike. I am not a fan of quads. When I taught my children to ride, I also let them ride my buddies quads. They all preferred dirt bikes to quads. Quads are super easy to learn to ride, but are very easy to tip over and if they do not keep their feet on the pegs can get run over by their own machine. Quads are also heavier than dirt bikes and if the child flips the quad, they may not be able to get our from underneath it without help.

This is the motorcycle racing section, so we mainly only recommend racing machines, but since he is just starting out a true mini-bike from say Sears or Pep Boys might fit the bill fine. These mini-bikes brand new cost under $400. Have large 4-stroke lawn mower engines on them and are perfect for trail riding and basic transportation. If your nephew likes riding though, he will outgrow the mini-bike within a summer.

Don't forget riding gear. Helmet, goggles and a pair of riding boots. Goggles, gloves, shoulder pads with chest protector, kidney belt, armored riding pants and racing jersey can come later. You can find used gear at Ebay, Craigslist, garage sales and flea markets. Does he need the protective gear for a mini-bike? Probably not, but a helmet and goggles are the minimum he should have.

If he ever needs tips on riding or maintenance, tell him to check Youtube. The amount of information on there is unbelievable. He can learn everything from fixing a flat to rebuilding an engine.

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What are the pros and cons of mountain vs road bikes?

Q. I want to get a decent bike now that I have the money to, but I an torn on whether to get a road/racing bike or a mountain bike. Which is better? Better yet, what are the pros and cons of both?
I don't bike seriously, but I need something that will get me to school, to my friend's house, everyday stuff like that. I'm not gonna race in the Tour de France or go all over the badlands...

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Road Pro: Fast, great for conditioning, light, responsive
Road Con: less durable esp. wheels, limited to good roads, best used with all the extras like the right shoes, shorts, jersey, helmet, attitude LOL!

MTB Pro: Go most anywhere
MTB Con: Slow and heavier than road bike (smooth tires can make a difference)

Cross Pro: Quick and more nimble than MTB, nice for errands--ride to class, ride to store, etc. some ability to ride on dirt etc. Good choice for riding in street clothes and gear.
Cross Con: not as fast as a road bike and not as go everywhere as a MTB. sort of a compromise.

This is more of existentialist question. Are you a roadie? Are you MT Bike person. Buy the bike that suits you first. If you are a true bike enthusiast you will end up getting the other types someday.

Tips for Selling bikes?

Yozaz

I recently got a job working at a bike shop and am finding it hard to sell bikes with the way the economy is...I work on commission so I REALLY need some tips or advice on how to get someone to actually BUY a bike not say ....okay...got to think about it....
U.S.A...............

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This is a loooong answer, but....

I would never want to sell bikes as a commissioned person because of the near-requirement that you have to upsell the customer which is always a bad thing. Service to the customer is always foremost, not putting them on something they don't need.

That being said, you can approach sales in an "anti sale" attitude...

First, make sure you thoroughly understand what the customer wants. Ask how they'll be riding and try to get an idea whether it is for exercise, recreation, or whatever. Give them some options like "Will you be riding on the road, or on the rail-trails, or a bit of both?" or "Are you looking just to get some fresh air or something more serious?" If you ask them what price range they want they will invariably say that they want to spend as little as possible so AVOID asking that question.

Once you have determined how they want to use the bike, REPEAT it back to them, such as "OK, so I understand now that you want to ride mostly on the road but might want to take some light trails now and then. You might also want to go on a charity ride to raise money, am I correct?" They will either agree with you or perhaps refine their answer.

Using this example, you should be pointing them towards a hybrid. This is what we'll use for the remainder of the answer. Choose a mid priced model and discuss the features that will make the riding pleasurable... most customers do NOT want to know that the bike has Shimano Deore or about the latest in spoke nipple variations but DO want to know that the bike will shift easily and will last a long time.

Comfort is another consideration. Explain to them the differences between a plush padded saddle and one that may be less padded but provide better support. Suggest that your shop can make any adjustments to make the riding experience as comfortable and easy as possible. Explain to them that full suspension does not necessarily make the bike more comfortable but it will fatigue the rider more especially on long rides.

Price? I use this little bit of research consistently... Around 1870 when the safety bike- a bike with 2 wheels the same size- was first introduced the average cost was $81.00 which was about 4 months salary. Fast forward to today, and the average price for a bike at a bike shop is 1 WEEK take home pay. Now, I would never suggest that you spend 4 MONTHS pay on a bike, but 1 or 2 weeks pay doesn't seem unreasonable, does it? (AND LET THEM ANSWER).

By this time they should be pretty comfortable with you. If they are on the fence, you can say something to the effect that even if they don't buy a bike from you that you hope that you taught them a little something about bikes. At this point they are usually ready to make a decision, so ASK for the sale, like "So, which model do you like best?" (Let them choose) then say "Would you like to take it home today?" If they say 'yes' make absolutely sure that you educate them on how to use the quick releases, how to shift, and other fine points. Remind them that a helmet is very important and explain why.

Invite tham back and make sure they have all the information they need.

Onemore thing... very important... if they ask about the shop down the street or the discount store NEVER talk bad. If it is another shop say something like "Yep, they are a good bunch of guys" and leave it there. If it is about Walmart say something like "Yep, those bikes are OK for the new rider but it is tough to get them serviced and they tend to wear out pretty fast."

OK, I'm tired of typing ;)

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Is it safe to use a military helmet as a bicycle helmet?

Robert J

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Yes, it's safe.

In Europe, it's normal to see army troops using bicycles for tactical movements: http://www.combatreform2.com/swissLBIb.jpg

That photo shows the Swiss Army soldiers in field maneuvers using bicycles, and they are wearing standard-issue PASGT helmets.

The standard-issue ACH/MICH helmet currently in use by the U.S. Army also satisfies CPSC requirements for use on either motorcycles or bicycles.

Personally I think a kevlar helmet is overkill for bicycle use. Just use a Pro-Tec multisport half-cut helmet if you like that military look (since Navy SEALs and Delta Force use them to fast-rope out of Blackhawk helicopters). :-D

i really need help finding out the title of a book about a girls little brother who died named mickey?

Q. mickey is in the title of the book & it is sad

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Are you talking about the book "Mick Harte Was Here", by Barbara Park?
The cover looks like this, if it helps: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-RHnVUrLsm08swfsANely4I6lswekh3DIWJI0_U6ApfCJgQEG4Up2v9AkRX-8v962EyNfxJMQ8flEzJEFQY4ls2XXrlE4u3VD7nHdLUZZc8IJzV84yVqHVJmh5ivhlMXzvDmPDNdYqQc/s1600/book-mick+harte+was+here.jpg

Here's a short little blurb about the book that I found here http://books.google.com/books/about/Mick_Harte_Was_Here.html?id=LIuVRfxQVtQC :

"How could someone like Mick die? He was the kid who freaked out his mom by putting a ceramic eye in a defrosted chicken, the kid who did a wild dance in front of the whole school--and the kid who, if only he had worn his bicycle helmet, would still be alive today. But now Phoebe Harte's twelve-year-old brother is gone, and Phoebe's world has turned upside down. With her trademark candor and compassion, beloved middle-grade writer Barbara Park tells how Phoebe copes with her painful loss in this story filled with sadness, humor--and hope."

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what kind of bike should i get a 4 year old?

Q. what kind if bike should i get a 4 year old girl.. what should i look for in a bike? she is on the short side.

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my nephew is 3 almost 4 and we got him this bike

Boys' Gravel Blaster Learning Bike - Blue (28")

http://www.target.com/Boys-Gravel-Blaster-Learning-Bike/dp/B001OU0HEE/ref=sc_pd_gwvub_3_title?ie=UTF8&pf_rd_r=2DFD37AFAFD843B6ADA6&pf_rd_m=A1VC38T7YXB528&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B001THDKZA&pf_rd_p=58371022&pf_rd_s=bottom-4

Toddler Diego Helmet with Pads

http://www.target.com/Toddler-Diego-Helmet-with-Pads/dp/B000OMO8WU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&searchView=grid5&qid=1268602132&frombrowse=0&fromGsearch=true&node=1038576|1287991011&keywords=toddler%20elbow%20pads&searchSize=30&id=Toddler%20Diego%20Helmet%20with%20Pads&searchBinNameList=subjectbin,target_com_age,target_com_gender-bin,target_com_character-bin,price,target_com_primary_color-bin,target_com_size-bin,target_com_brand-bin&searchNodeID=1038576|1287991011&searchRank=price&sr=1-3&searchPage=1

I have granddaughter 4 months old. Is there a proper, safe, bike helmet for this age?

sequim2005

They live in Florida, so it is biking is all the time. What helmet do you recommend? I am more concerned about safety not price. Cost not a problem. It takes a minute for a tumble and at this age, so vulnerable. Also what type and brand for a almost 5 year old.

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Don't you mean four YEARS old? If not, this would be neglectful on your part. Babies are not meant to ride at four months old. They do not have the correct muscles. Bicycling happens after they learn how to walk. Furthermore, they do not have sufficient motor skills at four months.

About the helmet: you can search for a child's helmet either online or at a bike shop. (Wal-Mart's selection is too limited). Find one for her size or age. It is better to bring a child to get one fit, that way it stays on better, and works better in a crash.

All helmets sold have to meet ANSI II standards, you will see the proof on the packaging. The reason why helmets can cost upward of $300 is because more money buys more vents (serious cyclists like ventilation).

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Why has my neighbors kid been wearing a bicycle helmet for the past 8 years?

Q. is he retarded or something. I did see him stick his tongue in a fan the other day, and he is about 12 years old.

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Can you believe the lack of care some parents provide. Helmet? Just a helmet? WHERE"S the face mask? Good grief, if we are to allow the "special" kids to gambol about without a leash, they should at least be armored.

do you make your kids wear bicycle helmets when they're out riding in the neighborhood?

Q. We never wore helmets when I was a kid riding in the neighborhood. Every bicycle forum I go to ends with some kind of reminder to "always wear your helmet". I find this nanny mentality disturbing. Just wondering if kids are forced to ride around in the neighborhood these days with helmets? Maybe kids don't ride around in the neighborhood like we used to do.. idk.

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no don't make them wear helmets...let them be KIDS

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