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| All new bikes should have safety checks. |
This December nearly 80 children in north Hampshire have already received pre-road riding control skill training from HCT and many of these young people will be eagerly awaiting the arrival of new bicycles under the Christmas tree. Some of these may live in Whitchurch.
The wide beams and smiles will be a joyous occasion as paper is unwrapped and shiny new bicycles are acquainted with excited new owners.
"I want to ride now" will go out the enthusiastic cries.
Bikes need to be safe
The festive season is not the best time for warnings, but to all of Santa's helpers we stress that the bikes must be safe and assembled correctly before they are wrapped with paper and tinsel.
Regretably every year some don't meet standards. These have usually come from a large chainstore/supermarket or through a mail order operation and can, if not put together correctly, be lethal. The cries of joy turn to shouts for help, or even worse as brakes fail, saddles slip or even handlebars come away while riding!
Yes these are all far too common and are regularly found after Christmas.
Some common problems
Examples include forks turned back to front causing steering to be difficult and feet to hit the front wheel. Brakes are often misaligned so they fail to stop the bike properly, and brake levers are not adjusted for small hands - there is often a special screw few know about. Handlebars are all too often not tightened correctly and can turn unexpectedly throwing the rider to the ground.
All these things can cause serious injury to the rider, but can be avoided.
For a FREE bike check just fill in the Contact Form at:
HAMPSHIRE CYCLE TRAINING
Limited number of checks available before and after Christmas - Whitchurch town area.
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