[Grovenet] Helmet Clinic and Sale 5/13

[smith]

I am forwarding this from Cecelia Warner.



BICYCLE HELMET SAFETY

It's great to see the number kids on bicycles having fun and getting  
some exercise. But it's shocking how many youngsters are not wearing  
protective helmets. Bicycle helmets have been shown to reduce the  
likelihood that collisions and falls will result in serious head  
injuries and death.

Olson's Bicycles is addressing this problem. On Saturday, May 13th  
from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. Olson's is sponsoring a sale and clinic  
where bike helmets can be purchased for only $6. Expert technicians  
will custom fit the helmets. Olson's is located at the corner of Elm  
Street and 19th Avenue.

Here are some important bike helmet safety tips:

You must replace the helmet after any crash where your head hits. The  
EPS foam is made to absorb a single impact. Even if your helmet has  
not been in a crash, it should be replaced every two years. Helmet  
manufactures say the materials used to make the helmet can  
deteriorate over time; EPS gets dry and may crack and crumble. One of  
the most common problems is the hard plastic shell suffering heat  
damage. If this is affecting your helmet you will see the shell has  
shrunk and the foam under the shell is exposed.

It's very important that your child always wears a helmet when  
participating in all wheeled sports, even while riding a tricycle or  
a bike with training wheels. It's never too early to get your child  
in the helmet habit. Indeed, Oregon law requires youth age 15 years  
and younger to wear protective headgear when riding a bicycle,  
scooter, or skateboard, wearing roller skates or in-line roller blades.

Parents, be a positive role model - and protect yourself - by always  
wearing a helmet when you ride.

Have fun and safe summer. Wear a helmet.

Cecelia Warner