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Choosing boots with low heels and a good tread will help prevent
your feet from slipping off the footrests in wet or rugged conditions or
getting hurt if they get hit by rocks, dirt, or branches.
Helmet
Your helmet is the most important
piece of protective gear for safe
riding. A helmet can prevent a severe
head injury. There are several types
of helmets on the market, but make
sure you wear a helmet that complies
with the standards ECE.
These helmets should provide full-
face protection.
If you drop or damage your helmet,
get a new one immediately. Your helmet may not protect your head
from injury if it has cracks, fi ssures, or other damage to its outside or
core padding.
Remember, your helmet won’t do you any good if the chin strap isn’t
fastened.
Eye Protection
Wear eye protection, such as goggles, to completely surround
your eyes to prevent getting dirt or other items in your eyes. Do not
depend on sunglasses for proper eye protection. Sunglasses are not
recommended; they don’t prevent objects from fl ying in through the
sides.
Long Pants and Long Sleeved Shirt
The goal is to protect your body from branches, long grass, airborne
objects, or anything else that could scrape your skin. The more thick
and durable the material, the better protection it’ll provide. Riding
pants with kneepads, a jersey, and shoulder pads provide the best
protection.
Prevention
PREVENTION
