Bicycle Safety
There is a myriad of benefits to cycling, ranging from health to economical to environmental benefits. www.ibike.org promotes 50 benefits of cycling. However, seniors need to be extra cautious when riding a bicycle. As people age, health and physical issues may add to the safety factors. Some include:
- Balance and strength to ride a bicycle becomes an issue
- More endurance is needed to ride longer distances and up uneven terrain
- Impaired night vision limits riding to day hours
- Arthritis can reduce agility steering around obstacles
Suggestions to compensate for these impairments are:
- Convert to three-wheeler
- Better seating and upright seating
- Take more breaks during trips
- Ride during daytime hours
- Ride more cautiously, slower
- Ride in clear weather conditions
- Get your eyes checked regularly
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