Cycling is a very enjoyable and rewarding activity that one person may engage in or the whole family and all the neighbors. It is very healthy and a great way to get physical exercise without being confined in a building with stagnant stinky air.
Be sure that when you are cycling you are prepared for the unexpected. Of all the precautions you need to take, none is greater than protecting yourself from serious injury in case of an accident. The item that will give the the best protection in a safety helmet. They are made to cushion and protect your head from impact and scraping. NEVER leave home to go cycling without putting on your helmet and make sure all who are with you do the same.
Other items that may be for your safety are gloves and reflectors on your body or on your bike. It is always better to be over protected than to ahve no protection at all. If you set an example for your children they will quickly learn that when they go cycling they check to make sure they are with a helmet and other safety items that may be needed.