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BOO! For all the soon-to-be goblins, witches and vampires out there – this week’s post is for you! In honor of Halloween, we’ve decided to share some facts around popular costumes, trick-or-treating and (of course) bicycle rides/events that you may want to keep in mind while gearing up for this year’s All Hallows’ Even.
1. According to LIFE magazine, some of the best selling/most popular Halloween costumes and ideas in 2009 are Bernie Madoff masks, Kate Gosselin wigs, Star Trek uniforms, and everything Michael Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, Miley Cyrus (aka Hannah Montana) and Transformers. (Life.com)
2. Bell Sports has helmets that are perfect for enhancing every outfit, especially if you’re planning to be a cyclist this Halloween! (Bell True Fit)
3. More than 93% of children go trick-or-treating each year, more than 90% of parents admit to sneaking goodies from their kids’ Halloween trick-or-treat bags and around 62% of adults will be handing out candy because it’s a “personal favorite” or “household tradition”. (Halloween-Safety.com)
4. Instruct your children not to eat any treats until they bring them home to be examined by you. You never know what types of tricks might be hiding in your child’s treat bag. Make sure all candy is sealed and safe to eat. (Halloween-Safety.com)
5. In Massachusetts, bicycle enthusiasts have been gathering on Halloween every year since 2000 for an 18-mile Halloween Bike Ride that meanders through the streets of Boston, Brookline and Cambridge. (HalloweenBikeRide.net)
There are also many helmet-related costumes available, such as a firefighter, astronaut and a soldier. On that note…If you or your child are going to be riding a bicycle in costume (or at all on Halloween) be sure to cover your noggin with a bicycle helmet! Whether you have children to take trick-or-treating or you’re heading off to costume party, safety should always be your No. 1 priority.
Do you have some unique or interesting costume ideas? Know of a Halloween bike ride planned for your area? Share them with us by leaving a comment below, or sending us a tweet @BellTrueFit.
Hope you all have ghoulish good time tomorrow night! 
