| This program is designed to teach safe cycling.
A discussion about the proper fitting of equipment, bike safety,
and trail etiquette is part of the program. Depending on the
age and skill level of the participants, the program may also
include more advanced techniques. A sample program could be
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| I. Welcome |
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Introductions |
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Explanation of day's schedule |
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Washrooms, water, depositing excess gear, checking clothing |
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Reminders: garbage, recycle, keeping buildings clean, etc.
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| II. Helmets & Helmet Safety |
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Explanation of helmet safety |
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Sizing and distributing helmets |
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| III. Bikes |
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Parts (e.g. seats (adjustments), brakes (front and rear -
foot brakes for mini bikes), shifting (when applicable, right
and left shifters for front and back derailers - NOTE: students
are instructed to keep front derailer on middle ring at all
times to avoid cross chaining), tires (proper inflation, not
touching quick releases), etc. |
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Action (i.e. right time to use appropriate technique, when
to shift, etc.) |
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Distribution (appropriate sizing of bikes) |
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Students: checking all parts |
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| IV. Parking Lot Fun (if time
permits - excellent for mini programs) |
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Figure 8's |
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Proper braking (e.g. red light, green light) |
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Obstacle course |
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| V. Trail Etiquette |
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Watch for others and yield to smaller/slower |
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Control speed |
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Stay in single file - one bike space between |
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Telephone line communication |
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No passing |
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Hills (if walking move to far right hand side) |
