P4 - P7 also had a visit from the Police Officers, Sid and David.  The focus of their talk was on 'Cycle Safety'.  The children were given important information on how to cycle safely. By law a bicycle must have - WORKING BRAKES  -   A BELL/HORN  -   REFLECTORS.

Cyclists are obviously much smaller than cars and lorries, so it is really important for cyclists to make themselves more visible by -

  • wearing bright or fluorescent colours and reflective strips at night.
  • use front and rear bike lights even during the daytime

Cyclists should also be aware of the correct road positioning for riding, so that they can avoid manholes and avoid riding on the painted lines which are very slippery.

The most important information they were given was to wear a CYCLE HELMET AT ALL TIMES to avoid concussion or even more severe brain injuries.