https://velosurance.com/blog/category/bicycle-safety/ Velosurance blog: Articles about bicycle safety. How to keep your bike yours and avoid theft. What measures you can do to prevent theft en-us 2026 Velosurance. All rights reserved. support@velosurance.com (Velosurance) support@velosurance.com (Velosurance) Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:00:00 -0500 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:41:08 -0500 Jekyll 4.2.2 https://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 60 daily 1 https://velosurance.com/assets/images/velosurance/logos/velosurance-logo@2x.png https://velosurance.com/blog/category/bicycle-safety/ 144 38 https://velosurance.com/blog/road-vs-mountain-biking-dangers/ https://velosurance.com/blog/road-vs-mountain-biking-dangers/ Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:00:00 -0500 Denis Voitenko Bicycle safety Mountain bikers visit the emergency room twice as often, but road cyclists suffer the more severe injuries, the worse head trauma, and nearly all the fatalities. A 2025 trauma study and U.S. crash data explain why the answer depends on which question you ask. Road vs. Mountain Biking: Which One Is Actually More Dangerous? https://velosurance.com/blog/what-do-cyclist-chased-animal/ https://velosurance.com/blog/what-do-cyclist-chased-animal/ Mon, 11 Apr 2022 01:18:56 -0500 Katrina Rossi Bicycle safety It may sound funny and you may have even watched one video after another of amusing animal-cyclist interactions, but if you’ve ever been chased down by a wild animal during one of your rides, then you know the experience is definitely not funny. Terrifying, stressful, vomit-inducing maybe, but not funny. What to do when chased by an animal https://velosurance.com/blog/how-stay-warm-winter-ride/ https://velosurance.com/blog/how-stay-warm-winter-ride/ Thu, 13 Jan 2022 03:28:56 -0600 Denis Voitenko Bicycle safety For many who enjoy riding outdoors, winter weather often means the end of outdoor activities. However, most regions have days that could very well be ideal for a winter ride—if you’re willing to put forth the additional effort that’s required. How to stay warm on a winter ride https://velosurance.com/blog/cyclist-must-know-cold-related-illness/ https://velosurance.com/blog/cyclist-must-know-cold-related-illness/ Mon, 20 Dec 2021 20:21:33 -0600 Denis Voitenko Bicycle safety Winter riding can be every bit as enjoyable as warm-weather riding when you do it right. However, if you head out unprepared, it could turn out to be the worst riding experience of your life! That’s why it’s imperative that you familiarize yourself with the cold weather ailments that most commonly affect cyclists, and know how to prevent them. Winter Riding Safety: Identifying Hypothermia, Frostbite, and Muscle Injuries in the Cold https://velosurance.com/blog/how-ride-safely-snow-slush/ https://velosurance.com/blog/how-ride-safely-snow-slush/ Fri, 06 Oct 2017 10:25:15 -0500 David Williams Bicycle safety The rewards of conquering winter weather on your bike are many. You never have to worry about getting stuck in traffic or jump starting your vehicle because the cold weather sapped your battery. How to ride safely in snow and slush https://velosurance.com/blog/kids-bicycles-what-parents-should-know/ https://velosurance.com/blog/kids-bicycles-what-parents-should-know/ Wed, 09 Jul 2014 10:25:15 -0500 David Williams Bicycle safety The chills of winter have given way to clear sunny days and there’s nothing more fun on days like this than a family bicycle ride at the park. It is especially exciting for a young rider who is looking forward to learning to ride a brand new bicycle. Kids and bicycles - what every parent should know