It has come to the Academy's attention that students cycling to school, are doing so without wearing a helmet.

Bicycle riding is fun, healthy, and a great way to be independent.

But it is important to remember that a bicycle is not a toy;  it’s a vehicle!

Be cool – follow some basic safety tips when you ride:

• Cyclists should wear a properly fitted bicycle helmet. Protect your brain, save your life.
• Adjust your bicycle to fit. Stand over your bicycle. There should be 1 to 2 inches between you and the top tube (bar) if using a road bike and 3 to 4 inches if a mountain bicycle. The seat should be level front to back. The seat height should be adjusted to allow a slight bend at the knee when the leg is fully extended. The handlebar height should be at the same level with the seat.
• Check your equipment. Before riding, inflate tyres properly and check that your brakes work.
• See and be seen. Whether daytime, dawn, dusk, foul weather, or at night, you need to be seen by others.  Always wear neon, fluorescent, or other bright colours when riding day or night. Also wear something that reflects light, such as reflective tape or markings, or flashing lights. Remember, just because you can see a driver doesn’t mean the driver can see you.