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"  When you were a kid, did you love to ride your bike? Like me, have you found it the perfect combination of transportation and freedom? As you escaped out the door did your mother call after you reminding you, &amp;quot;Make sure you wear your helmet!&amp;quot; Biking is still one of my favorite recreational activities and forms of transportation. It helps me save money on gas and makes me feel good that I&amp;#039;m reducing the harmful release of pollutants into the atmosphere. Unfortunately, with congested streets, limited visibility at night, and other potential hazards, simply wearing a helmet is not a sufficient safety precaution. In fact in 2000, GHRI tested children&amp;#039;s bicycle helmets and found that many failed to meet Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards. As a result, the CPSC recalled more than 240,000 helmets.  Here&amp;#039;s how to make sure you&amp;#039;re wearing one that will protect you:  Make sure the helmet is marked that it&amp;#039;s approved by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), which means that it&amp;#039;s passed safety standards created by the US government.  Test that it fits just right: You shouldn&amp;#039;t be able to move the helmet more than one inch in any direction. The neck strap should be sturdy and easy to adjust so it fits snuggly and can&amp;#039;t slip off from underneath your chin.  In the store, try on the helmet before you purchase it to make sure you have clear visibility on all sides.  Avoid anything on the outside of the helmet that could possibly snag onto something when you crash; the exterior of a good helmet will be round and smooth.  Choose one in a bright color that will help you to be visible at any time of day.   The following models are recommended by the Bike Helmet Safety Institute. Also, be sure to:  Check your bike at least once each season to ensure it&amp;#039;s in good working order.  Tires should be taut (inflate to the pressure that&amp;#039;s recommended on the sidewall). Keep your chain free of dirt and debris and regularly oiled.  Check brakes for frayed cables and replace worn out brake pads.   Check out other Good Housekeeping bike recommendations here. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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