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5 Tips for Keeping Your Kids Safe on Their Bikes This Summer

Keep bike rides fun + safe

Teens prepare to race thier bikes

From car seats to seat belts, you do your best to keep your kids safe in your vehicle. Now help them stay safe with their own — their bike. Here are five tips from pediatrician Maria Tang, MD, to help you and your children bike smart.

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