Biking is becoming more popular these days. Especially now that electric bikes are becoming more popular.  This means it is time to check your breaks, inflate your tires and lubricate your chain and put on your bike helmet.  

What else can you do to keep yourself safe as the you ride your bike?

Well, here's where you can find out! Bicycle Safety Workshops in San Francisco, CA to help with safety and bike maintenance:

• San Francisco: SFbike.org: https://sfbike.org/resources/urban-bicycling-workshops/
• San Francisco: http://bikekitchen.org/
• San Francisco: https://www.thecrucible.org/event/bike-shop-events-education/

In the meantime, here are some great bicycle safety tips. 

1. Get a rear light. If you're riding at night, use a flashing red rear light. Bike shops have red rear blink lights for less than $15. If you already have one, make sure the batteries are working!

2. Wear a reflective vest or a safety triangle. High quality reflective gear that you can get at any bike shop  makes you more visible, even in the day time. When you hear a car/truck approaching, straighten up to make your reflective gear more noticeable.

3. Choose wide streets. Ride on streets whose outside lane is wide enough that it can fit both a car and your bike side by side. That way a car may speed past you and avoid hitting you, even if they didn't see you!

4. Choose slow streets. The slower a car is going, the more time the driver has to see you. 

5. Use back streets on weekends. Because some people still drink and drive, it's safer to ride along neighborhood streets..

6. Get a mirror. Get a mirror and use it. If it looks like a car doesn't see you, hop off your bike and onto the sidewalk. Mirrors cost $5-15. 

7. Don't hug the curb. Allow space between yourself and the curb so you have someplace to go to avoid getting hit. This also enables turning across or from your lane to better see you. 

If you do get injured or feel pain while riding a bike, contact our San Francisco, CA chiropractor.  Dr. Amie Gregory DC, CCEP, ANF is a sports and wellness doctor located in the mission district of San Francisco.  She also rides a bike in the city