Bike safety keeps Team Buckley safe Published June 21, 2010 By Airman 1st Class Manisha Vasquez 460th Space Wing Public Affairs BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- According to the U. S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission, each year there are about 900 bicycle-related deaths in the United States and another half a million bicycle-related injuries treated in hospital emergency rooms. This year, the goal is to ensure all of Team Buckley rides safely not only during Ride-to-Work Week but all year long. To help ensure bicyclists keep safe, officials offer the following tips: - Always wear a helmet - Wear bright and visible colors during the day and at night - Avoid biking at night - If riding at night, equip the bicycle with head- and tail-lights and use proper reflectors - Keep a lookout for obstacles in the path - Ride with the flow of traffic, not against - Be aware of surrounding traffic - Obey traffic laws - Make sure the bike is properly adjusted for the rider - Check the brakes before biking - Check the bike's wheels; they should be securely fastened - When biking on base, remember headphones are not authorized