ALT May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and for our last bike safety tip, we’ll go over patching a flat tire 🚲 Swipe right to learn more! Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

ALT To temporarily patch a flat tire, start by removing the tube from within the tire, and locate the puncture by listening for air escaping the tube. Slightly scruff the area with a metal scruffer. Depending on the patch kit used, some use glue or a sticky patch. Ensure it is larger than the gap. Allow the patch to dry for at least one minute or as instructed on the patch kit. Place the tube back in the tire and inflate.

ALT Para reparar temporalmente una llanta ponchada, comience retirando el tubo del interior de la llanta y localice el pinchazo escuchando el aire que escapa. Lije ligeramente el área con una lija o raspador metálico. Asegúrese de que el parche sea más grande que el agujero. Deje secar el parche por al menos un minuto o según las instrucciones del kit de parches. Coloque el tubo nuevamente dentro de la llanta infle la llanta.

ALT Ride right: Bike safety trivia. How well do you know the rules? Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

ALT How well do you know bike laws? May is National Bicycle Safety Month as designated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). Lets celebrate Bike Month by testing your knowledge! Question 1: In the City of Chula Vista how old do you have to be to ride a Class 1 or Class 2 electric bike? A: 18, B: 21, C: 21, or D: There is no age limit. Question2: When riding a bicycle do you have to travel in the direction of traffic? (Vehicle code 21650) A; Yes, B: No, C: You travel against traffic, D: you travel on the sidewalk.

ALT Question 3: All people under what age MUST wear a helmet while operating a bike, scooter, or skateboard? (California Vehicle Code 21212) A: 10, B: 21, C: 18, D: There is no age limit. Question 4: When you are riding at night, what lights are required for your bicycle? (California Vehicle Code 21201) A: There is no law for front or rear lights, B: Red front light and white flashing rear light, C: White front light and red rear reflector or light, D: Any color light combination, as long as one is in the front and one is in the rear. Answers: Question 1: 12, Question 2: Yes, Question 3: 18, Question 4: White front light and red rear reflector or light.