Helmet
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 sun-
glasses for proper eye protection. Sun-
glasses are not recommended; they
don't prevent objects from flying in
Eye Protection
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 pro-
vide. Riding pants with kneepads, a jer-
sey, and shoulder pads provide the best
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Prevention
WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that could
result in a serious injury or death.
Your helmet is the most important
piece of protective gear for safe riding.
A helmet can prevent a severe head
These helmets should provide full-face
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, fissures, or other dam-
age to its outside or core padding.
Protection.
Injury.
through the sides.
Long Pants and Long
Sleeved Shirt
protection.
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Remember, your helmet won't do you
any good if the chin strap isn't fastened.