Welcome to:Welcome to:

League of American League of American Bicyclists Bicyclists – Kids II courseKids II course

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Also Known AsAlso Known As

Early Drivers EducationEarly Drivers Education–The purpose of this class is to The purpose of this class is to

teach good driving skills- teach good driving skills- whatever you drivewhatever you drive

Driving is habit basedDriving is habit based

Who knows what a habit is?Who knows what a habit is?

Driving crashesDriving crashes

Most common cause of death in this Most common cause of death in this country for young people (under 45 years country for young people (under 45 years old).old).

18 year olds are far more likely to die in 18 year olds are far more likely to die in car crashes than 85 year olds per mile car crashes than 85 year olds per mile driven!driven!

““Bicyclists fare best when they Bicyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of act and are treated as drivers of

vehicles.”vehicles.”

J. ForesterJ. Forester

Today’s ClassToday’s Class

Introduction to Bicycling In Kids EducationIntroduction to Bicycling In Kids Education

Pre TestPre Test

Bicycle TypesBicycle Types

Taking care of your bikeTaking care of your bike

Helmet overviewHelmet overview

Class previewClass preview

Mr. DaigleMr. Daigle

29 years as a cyclist, racer, coach, commuter, 29 years as a cyclist, racer, coach, commuter, mechanic, tandemist, mountain biker, etc.mechanic, tandemist, mountain biker, etc.League of American Bicyclists Cycling Instructor League of American Bicyclists Cycling Instructor #331-K#331-KU.S. Cycling Federation Licensed CoachU.S. Cycling Federation Licensed CoachU.S. Cycling Federation Licensed RacerU.S. Cycling Federation Licensed RacerBarnett Bicycle Institute Elite Bicycle Technicians Barnett Bicycle Institute Elite Bicycle Technicians course- Graduate with Excellencecourse- Graduate with ExcellenceBicycling Instructor for Lafayette Parish School Bicycling Instructor for Lafayette Parish School BoardBoard

During this class you will learn During this class you will learn good driving habitsgood driving habits

Bicycling In Kids EducationBicycling In Kids Education

Class is taught in ten sessions.Class is taught in ten sessions.Three days are in a classroom.Three days are in a classroom.Seven days on the bicycles.Seven days on the bicycles.Tests are given the last two days of class.Tests are given the last two days of class.– Skill test on the bicycles and oral exam with Skill test on the bicycles and oral exam with

37 areas tested.37 areas tested.– 20 question written test.20 question written test.

Your grade will be the average of the two Your grade will be the average of the two tests.tests.

Bicycling In Kids EducationBicycling In Kids Education

Final grade can be changed:Final grade can be changed:– Extra points for using your own helmetExtra points for using your own helmet– Points deducted for not returning homework.Points deducted for not returning homework.

Consent form must be returned signed by Consent form must be returned signed by your parents.your parents.If the consent form is not returned, you If the consent form is not returned, you cannot ride the bikes, you will be assigned cannot ride the bikes, you will be assigned alternate work, and your grade for this alternate work, and your grade for this class will be earned on a two page report.class will be earned on a two page report.

Your final grade can also be Your final grade can also be changed by being rough or doing changed by being rough or doing

tricks on the bike.tricks on the bike.Your grade will be recorded as a 50% (Your grade will be recorded as a 50% (FF) ) immediately.immediately.

I feel it is necessary to call your parents and I feel it is necessary to call your parents and explain why you are being awarded and explain why you are being awarded and FF for the for the class.class.

ANY trick will considered vandalism of the bike ANY trick will considered vandalism of the bike and you will be responsible for repairs.and you will be responsible for repairs.

There will be no “second chance”.There will be no “second chance”.

VisibleVisible

What does this word mean?What does this word mean?

VisibleVisible

<Capable of being seen.><Capable of being seen.>Other drivers must be able to Other drivers must be able to

see you!see you!

PredictablePredictable

What does this word mean?What does this word mean?

PredictablePredictable

<Able to declare or predict in <Able to declare or predict in advance.>advance.>

Other drivers need to know what Other drivers need to know what you will do next.you will do next.

Pre TestPre Test

Start your pre test. Start your pre test.

I will read the question, someone who I will read the question, someone who raises their hand will answer it and I will raises their hand will answer it and I will explain the answer.explain the answer.

You are welcome to take notes.You are welcome to take notes.

We will take up this sheet and then return We will take up this sheet and then return it to you so you can use it to study with.it to you so you can use it to study with.

Question 1:Question 1:

You should ride your bicycle on You should ride your bicycle on the left side of the street so that the left side of the street so that you can see the cars coming at you can see the cars coming at

you. you.

Question 1:Question 1:You should ride your bicycle on You should ride your bicycle on the left side of the street so that the left side of the street so that you can see the cars coming at you can see the cars coming at

you.you. FALSEFALSE

Question 2:*Question 2:*

Traffic laws are made for Traffic laws are made for bicyclists as well as cars.bicyclists as well as cars.

Question 2:*Question 2:*

Traffic laws are made for Traffic laws are made for bicyclists as well as cars.bicyclists as well as cars.

TRUETRUE

•RS 32:1 Definitions and general authority•4. “Bicycle” means every device propelled by human power upon which any person may ride and designed to travel on two tandem wheels.•92. “Vehicle” means every device by which persons or things may be transported upon a public highway or bridge, except devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. A bicycle or ridden animal shall be a vehicle, and a trailer or semi trailer shall be a separate vehicle.

•RS 32:41 Power of local authorities•The provisions of this chapter shall not be deemed to prevent local municipal authorities, with respect to highways other than state maintained highways within their corporate limits, from adopting ordinances;•7. Requiring the registration and licensing of bicycles, including the requirement of a registration fee;

•RS 32:193 Operation of bicycles; general provision• The regulations applicable to bicycles shall apply whenever a bicycle is operated upon any highway or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles, subject to those exceptions stated hereafter.

•RS 32:194 Traffic laws apply to persons riding bicycles • Every person riding a bicycle upon a highway of this state shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this chapter, except as to special regulations in this part and except as by there very nature can have no application.

•RS 32:195 Riding on bicycles•A. person propelling a bicycle shall not ride other than upon or astride a permanent or regular seat attached thereto. •B. No bicycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped. •C. A person operating a bicycle shall at all times keep at least one hand upon the handlebars thereof.

•RS 32:196 Clinging to vehicles• No person riding upon any bicycle shall attach himself or the bicycle to any vehicle upon a highway.

•RS 32:197 Riding on roadways and bicycle paths • Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction. • Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than two abreast except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles. • Whenever a usable path for bicycles has been provided adjacent to a roadway, bicycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the roadway.

•RS 32:329 Bicycles; front lamps; side and rear reflectors • Every bicycle when in use at nighttime shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least five hundred feet to the front and with a red reflector on the rear and a reflector on each side facing outward at a right angle to the bicycle frame, all of a type approved by the department which shall be visible from all distances within six hundred feet to one hundred feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of headlamps on a motor vehicle. A Lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of five hundred feet to the rear may be used in addition to the red reflector. • After December 31, 1974 no person shall sell or offer for sale any bicycle unless such bicycle is equipped with at least one red reflector on the rear and one reflector on each side as required by this section. This section shall not apply to bicycles while engaged in sanctioned competition races.

•RS 32:346 Brakes on bicycles • Every Bicycle shall be equipped with a brake which will enable the operator to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level clean pavement.

Louisiana Revised StatutesTitle 32, Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulations

Chapter 1- Louisiana Highway Regulatory Act

Your bicycle is not a toy!Your bicycle is not a toy!It is a vehicle!It is a vehicle!

Louisiana Revised Statues:Louisiana Revised Statues:32:1 (92) “Vehicle” Means every device by which 32:1 (92) “Vehicle” Means every device by which persons or things may be transported upon a public persons or things may be transported upon a public highway or bridge, except devices moved by human highway or bridge, except devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. A bicycle or ridden animal shall be a vehicleA bicycle or ridden animal shall be a vehicle,, and a trailer and a trailer or semitrailer shall be a separate vehicle.or semitrailer shall be a separate vehicle.32:194 32:194 Every person riding a bicycle upon a highway of Every person riding a bicycle upon a highway of this state shall be granted all of the rights and shall be this state shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this chaptervehicle by this chapter, except as to special regulations , except as to special regulations in this part and except as to those provisions of this in this part and except as to those provisions of this chapter which by their very nature can have no chapter which by their very nature can have no application. application.

Question 3:*Question 3:*

Riding at night without a white Riding at night without a white headlight and red rear headlight and red rear

reflector is unsafe.reflector is unsafe.

Question 3:*Question 3:*Riding at night without a white Riding at night without a white

headlight and red rear headlight and red rear reflector is unsafe.reflector is unsafe.

TRUETRUE

Question 4:*Question 4:*

It is safe for two people to ride It is safe for two people to ride on a bike if one is on the on a bike if one is on the

handlebars. handlebars.

Question 4:*Question 4:*

It is safe for two people to ride It is safe for two people to ride on a bike if one is on the on a bike if one is on the

handlebars.handlebars.FALSEFALSE

How many riders?How many riders?

Question 5:*Question 5:*If you can’t see the cars on a If you can’t see the cars on a

cross street when you’re cross street when you’re stopped at a stop sign, you stopped at a stop sign, you should move out further should move out further

toward the intersection and toward the intersection and look again.look again.

Question 5:*Question 5:*If you can’t see the cars on a If you can’t see the cars on a

cross street when you’re stopped cross street when you’re stopped at a stop sign, you should move at a stop sign, you should move

out further toward the intersection out further toward the intersection and look again.and look again.

TRUETRUE

Question 6:*Question 6:*

A bike in poor condition is safe A bike in poor condition is safe if the driver is skilled. if the driver is skilled.

Question 6:*Question 6:*

A bike in poor condition is safe A bike in poor condition is safe if the driver is skilled. if the driver is skilled.

FALSEFALSE

Question 7:*Question 7:*

The proper way to make a left The proper way to make a left turn is to cut the corner turn is to cut the corner

sharply and quickly. sharply and quickly.

Question 7:*Question 7:*

The proper way to make a left The proper way to make a left turn is to cut the corner turn is to cut the corner

sharply and quickly. sharply and quickly.

FALSEFALSE

Question 8:Question 8:

Listening to music on Listening to music on headphones is a good way to headphones is a good way to

relax while riding a bike. relax while riding a bike.

Question 8:Question 8:Listening to music on Listening to music on

headphones is a good way to headphones is a good way to relax while riding a bike. relax while riding a bike.

FALSEFALSE

Question 9:Question 9:

It’s better to swerve to the left than It’s better to swerve to the left than to the right to avoid rocks or holes to the right to avoid rocks or holes

in the street in front of you. in the street in front of you.

Question 9:Question 9:

It’s better to swerve to the left than It’s better to swerve to the left than to the right to avoid rocks or holes to the right to avoid rocks or holes

in the street in front of you. in the street in front of you.

FALSEFALSE

Question 10:*Question 10:*

Darting out from a driveway onto the Darting out from a driveway onto the street without looking for traffic is the street without looking for traffic is the

greatest cause of bicycling deaths greatest cause of bicycling deaths among children six to twelve years old.among children six to twelve years old.

Question 10:*Question 10:*

Darting out from a driveway onto the Darting out from a driveway onto the street without looking for traffic is the street without looking for traffic is the

greatest cause of bicycling deaths greatest cause of bicycling deaths among children six to twelve years old.among children six to twelve years old.

TRUETRUE

Question 11:*Question 11:*

When bicycling with a friend, When bicycling with a friend, always ride side-by-side always ride side-by-side

Question 11:*Question 11:*

When bicycling with a friend, When bicycling with a friend, always ride side-by-side always ride side-by-side

FALSEFALSE

Question 12:Question 12:

A cyclist should only look straight A cyclist should only look straight ahead when crossing an ahead when crossing an

intersection intersection

Question 12:Question 12:

A cyclist should only look straight A cyclist should only look straight ahead when crossing an ahead when crossing an

intersection intersection FALSEFALSE

Question 13:*Question 13:*

You should watch for doors You should watch for doors opening on parked cars opening on parked cars

Question 13:*Question 13:*

You should watch for doors You should watch for doors opening on parked cars opening on parked cars

TRUETRUE

Question 14:Question 14:

Handlebars should be loose Handlebars should be loose so you can change riding so you can change riding

positions positions

Question 14:Question 14:

Handlebars should be loose so Handlebars should be loose so you can change riding positions you can change riding positions

FALSEFALSE

Question 15:*Question 15:*

If you live in the country, you If you live in the country, you can ride on either side of the can ride on either side of the

road. road.

Question 15:*Question 15:*

If you live in the country, you can If you live in the country, you can ride on either side of the road. ride on either side of the road.

FALSEFALSE

Question 16:Question 16:

Blue is a good color to wear Blue is a good color to wear when bicycling after dark when bicycling after dark

Question 16:Question 16:

Blue is a good color to wear Blue is a good color to wear when bicycling after dark when bicycling after dark

FALSEFALSE

Question 17:Question 17:

Hitching or holding on to a car Hitching or holding on to a car with your bike is safe if the with your bike is safe if the

cyclist is watchful cyclist is watchful

Question 17:Question 17:

Hitching or holding on to a car Hitching or holding on to a car with your bike is safe if the cyclist with your bike is safe if the cyclist

is watchful is watchful FALSEFALSE

Question 18:Question 18:

Scanning for traffic means Scanning for traffic means looking for cars, bikes and looking for cars, bikes and

other road users other road users

Question 18:Question 18:

Scanning for traffic means looking Scanning for traffic means looking for cars, bikes and other road for cars, bikes and other road

users users TRUETRUE

Question 19:*Question 19:*

Bicyclists should keep to the Bicyclists should keep to the right while riding in the street right while riding in the street

Question 19:*Question 19:*

Bicyclists should keep to the right while Bicyclists should keep to the right while riding in the street riding in the street

TRUETRUERide right! Walk on the left side!Ride right! Walk on the left side!

Question 20:*Question 20:*

Bicycle riders should observe Bicycle riders should observe all traffic signs and signals all traffic signs and signals

Question 20:*Question 20:*

Bicycle riders should observe Bicycle riders should observe all traffic signs and signals all traffic signs and signals

TRUETRUE

A world full of bicyclesA world full of bicycles

Common Bicycle Uses

Type of riding

Purpose Type of bikes used Why

Utility Basic transportation Any type Cheap vehicleA bicycle is the least expensive and most efficient form of transportation ever invented

Recreation Just for fun Any type, such as cruiser, freestyle etc.

A bicycle is also one of the most fun forms of recreation

Fitness Riding for exercise or cross training

Mountain bike, road bike, hybrid

Healthy lifestyle

Touring Vacationing on a bike

Mountain bike, Touring bike Travel, it’s the best way to see an area because you are forced to slow down

Racing and Competition

Competition Freestyle, BMX, Road bike, Track bike, Cyclocross, Mountain bike, etc.

Healthy lifestyle, fun of competition

UtilityUtility

Using a bicycle for basic transportationUsing a bicycle for basic transportation

This is the kind of riding most kids do. It is This is the kind of riding most kids do. It is when you use a bike to get wherever you when you use a bike to get wherever you are going.are going.

Bicycles are the most common form of Bicycles are the most common form of transportation in the world!transportation in the world!

It is the only vehicle that makes you It is the only vehicle that makes you healthier the more you use it.healthier the more you use it.

Why is a bicycle the most common Why is a bicycle the most common form of transportation in the world?form of transportation in the world?

Bicycle ParkingBicycle Parking

RecreationRecreation

Riding a bike for fun.Riding a bike for fun.

FitnessFitness

Bicycling is a lifetime sport.Bicycling is a lifetime sport.

It is a great compliment to other sports.It is a great compliment to other sports.

Many athletes cross train using bicycles.Many athletes cross train using bicycles.

Coaches believe that their long distance Coaches believe that their long distance runners are faster by cross runners are faster by cross training on bicycles.training on bicycles.

TouringTouring

One of the best ways One of the best ways to see an area is to to see an area is to travel through it by travel through it by bicycle.bicycle.

Racing and CompetitionRacing and Competition

Bicycle racing is considered the toughest Bicycle racing is considered the toughest endurance sport.endurance sport.Professional racersProfessional racersrace for more than race for more than six hours a day for six hours a day for up to 23 days up to 23 days in a row.in a row.Can you name a professional bicycle Can you name a professional bicycle racer?racer?

FreestyleFreestyle

Made heavy for trick Made heavy for trick riding.riding.Brake rotors allow Brake rotors allow handlebars to spin.handlebars to spin.Pegs on axles for Pegs on axles for grinding.grinding.Powerful brakes for Powerful brakes for trickstricksHand and foot spots Hand and foot spots all over bike.all over bike.

BMX bikesBMX bikes

Have one brake on the rear and they are much lighter than a Have one brake on the rear and they are much lighter than a freestyle bike.freestyle bike.They look like freestyle bikes, but they are designed for racing They look like freestyle bikes, but they are designed for racing on a track like this:on a track like this:

Mountain BikeMountain Bike

Made for off road riding.Made for off road riding.

Wide Knobby tires add grip on Wide Knobby tires add grip on soft soil.soft soil.

Wide range of gears for steep Wide range of gears for steep hillshills

Powerful brakes for steep down-Powerful brakes for steep down-hillshills

Wide handlebars for leverageWide handlebars for leverage

Mountain BikingMountain Biking

Hybrid BikeHybrid Bike

Similar to mountain Similar to mountain bike, but without bike, but without knobby tires.knobby tires.Higher pressure tires Higher pressure tires mean hybrid bicycles mean hybrid bicycles will roll faster on will roll faster on roads than mountain roads than mountain bike tires.bike tires.Too weak for off road Too weak for off road use.use.

Touring BikeTouring Bike

Wide range of gears.Wide range of gears.

Powerful brakes.Powerful brakes.

Rack for carrying Rack for carrying loads.loads.

Designed for heavy Designed for heavy loads over long loads over long distances.distances.

Bicycle Touring in the USABicycle Touring in the USA

Racing BikeRacing Bike

Light.Light.Fast.Fast.Narrow range of Narrow range of gears for racing use.gears for racing use.High pressure tires to High pressure tires to roll fast.roll fast.Most efficient Most efficient transportation transportation machine ever machine ever invented.invented.

Other bicyclesOther bicycles

Many other bikes are Many other bikes are used for different used for different purposes.purposes.

Other bicyclesOther bicycles

Some bicycles are Some bicycles are used for working.used for working.

Others are used for Others are used for exercise or racing.exercise or racing.

Lock your bike!Lock your bike!

Bicycles that are stolen are most often Bicycles that are stolen are most often not locked!not locked!

Register your bike with the city. If it is Register your bike with the city. If it is recovered it is the only way you will get recovered it is the only way you will get it back.it back.

Keep a picture of your bike, along with Keep a picture of your bike, along with purchase receipt and registration.purchase receipt and registration.

Bicycle careBicycle care

Keep your bicycle Keep your bicycle clean.clean.Never leave it in the Never leave it in the rain.rain.Keep the chain oiled.Keep the chain oiled.Keep it adjusted to Keep it adjusted to work perfectly.work perfectly.Never work on your Never work on your own bike unless own bike unless trained to do so.trained to do so.

People from all over the world use the techniques People from all over the world use the techniques

you will learn here to ride wherever they want.you will learn here to ride wherever they want.