National Bike Month urges safe riding and helmet use
May is National Bike Month and the League of American Bicyclists reminds riders of road rules. Bicycles are vehicles with rights and responsibilities. ride with traffic, pass safely, and use lights at night. Helmets save lives and modeling helmet use encourages children to wear them. Bike riding supports health and the environment and suits all ages. A 150-pound cyclist burns about 410 calories per hour at 12 mph.