REV UP SAFETY

The excitement of Leesburg Bikefest returns this month as man and machine roar into the Lakefront City. Follow these simple rules to ensure nobody becomes needlessly injured.

•Roads are busier than any other time of the year. Drive slower to account for traffic and sudden stops.

•Wear safety gear—helmets, leather, gloves, and boots.

•Don’t tailgate. Many motorcycle accidents occur when inattentive riders rear-end a motorcycle ahead of them.

•If you have a passenger, make sure he or she holds firmly against you or onto the motorcycle’s handholds.

TRIVIA TIME

Q: Speaking of the Leesburg Bikefest…can you name the year this increasingly popular event made its debut? Please make an educated guess before looking at the answer below.