1 V-306: Cycling – Mountain Biking

2 Session Outline Gear Common to Both Road Cycling Hardware Mountain Biking Hardware Choosing a Road Cycling Location Rules of the Road Choosing Mountain Biking Locations Cycling Merit Badge and Ranger Elective Plans

3 Common Cycling Gear Helmet Jerseys Jerseys Shorts Shorts Gloves Gloves Skull Cap Skull Cap Water Bottle Water Bottle Miscellaneous Miscellaneous

4Helmet Don’t ever ride without one. It can mean the difference between a bad headache and being a vegetable. Don’t ever ride without one. It can mean the difference between a bad headache and being a vegetable. The helmet should move no more than 1 inch in any direction The helmet should move no more than 1 inch in any direction Highest rate of bike-related head injuries is among boys years old Highest rate of bike-related head injuries is among boys years old

5Jerseys Not Required but certainly good to have Not Required but certainly good to have Wicking materials remove moisture from your skin, keeping you dry and comfortable. Wicking materials remove moisture from your skin, keeping you dry and comfortable. Sleeveless, Short and Long Sleeved Styles Sleeveless, Short and Long Sleeved Styles

6Shorts Extra Padding Where It Counts Extra Padding Where It Counts Mens and Ladies Styles Mens and Ladies Styles Mountain Versions a bit more versatile and sturdy Mountain Versions a bit more versatile and sturdy

7 More Clothing Glasses Glasses Shoes Shoes Gloves Gloves Skull Cap Skull Cap Helmet Cover Helmet Cover Jacket Jacket Long Pants Long Pants Winter Gloves Winter Gloves

8 More Gear Saddles Saddles Water Bottles Water Bottles Tool Kit Tool Kit Pumps Pumps

9 Road Cycling Gear Lights Lights Computers Computers Packs Packs

10 Road Bikes Frame Materials Frame Materials Steel Steel Aluminum Aluminum Carbon Fiber Carbon Fiber Titanium Titanium Components Components Wheels Wheels Dérailleur Dérailleur Brakes Brakes Handlebars Handlebars Seat Seat Pedals Pedals

11 Sizing A Road Bike Frame size refers to the length of the frame’s seat tube. Frame size refers to the length of the frame’s seat tube..65 x inseam length.65 x inseam length Make any changes in saddle height gradually Make any changes in saddle height gradually

12 Mountain Bikes Hardtail Hardtail Less expensive. Better for road riding. Less expensive. Better for road riding. Lighter Lighter Full Suspension Full Suspension Essential for tough off-road Essential for tough off-road More expensive More expensive Brakes Brakes Disc or Rim Disc or Rim

13 Sizing A Mountain Bike Frame that is approx. 10cm smaller than your road bike Frame that is approx. 10cm smaller than your road bike If you fit a 56cm road bike (c-c), you will fit a 46cm - or an 18" - mountain bike. If you fit a 56cm road bike (c-c), you will fit a 46cm - or an 18" - mountain bike. Designs Make It Difficult To Provide Sizing “rules” Designs Make It Difficult To Provide Sizing “rules”

14 Sizing A Bike For Youth DO NOT Get A Bike That Is Too Large DO NOT Get A Bike That Is Too Large Bikes for children are sized by their wheels: 12”, 16”, 20” and 24” Bikes for children are sized by their wheels: 12”, 16”, 20” and 24” The bike should fit the child The bike should fit the child The rider should be able to straddle the bike The rider should be able to straddle the bike

15 Road Cycling Routes In most places cyclists have excellent roads with wide shoulders In most places cyclists have excellent roads with wide shoulders Cary was among the first 14 cities in the country to be named a Bicycle-Friendly Community Cary was among the first 14 cities in the country to be named a Bicycle-Friendly Community Raleigh Has Extensive Bike Plan Raleigh Has Extensive Bike Plan

16 Road Cycling Planning City Routes City Routes First Choice are Roads with Bike Lane First Choice are Roads with Bike Lane Second Choice are Roads 14' or larger Right Lane Second Choice are Roads 14' or larger Right Lane DO NOT Ride on Sidewalks DO NOT Ride on Sidewalks SHARE Greenways with pedestrians SHARE Greenways with pedestrians Follow Road Rules Follow Road Rules Show Proper Courtesy To Pedestrians Show Proper Courtesy To Pedestrians

17 Road Cycling Planning Rural Routes Rural Routes Try To Avoid Roads With High Speed Limits Try To Avoid Roads With High Speed Limits Be Aware Of Poor Road Conditions Be Aware Of Poor Road Conditions Try To Choose Roads With A Usable Shoulder Try To Choose Roads With A Usable Shoulder Road Debris Can Be Extremely Dangerous Road Debris Can Be Extremely Dangerous Drive or Ride the Route Drive or Ride the Route

18 Mountain Biking Planning Lake Crabtree County Park Lake Crabtree County Park Umstead Park Umstead Park Harris Lake Park Harris Lake Park New Light New Light Beaverdam Beaverdam Camp Durant Camp Durant

19 Rules Of The Road On The Road You Are A Vehicle On The Road You Are A Vehicle Ride on the right in the same direction as other traffic Ride on the right in the same direction as other traffic Follow All Traffic Regulations Follow All Traffic Regulations Use hand signals to communicate intended movements Use hand signals to communicate intended movements

20 Cycling Laws NC – Helmets Required For 16 and Under NC – Helmets Required For 16 and Under Town Of Cary - ARTICLE VIII. BICYCLES AND MOTORCYCLES Town Of Cary - ARTICLE VIII. BICYCLES AND MOTORCYCLES Whistles are NOT permitted Whistles are NOT permitted City of Raleigh – Part 11 CHAPTER 3. BICYCLES City of Raleigh – Part 11 CHAPTER 3. BICYCLES Cars are NOT permitted to travel or park in bike lanes Cars are NOT permitted to travel or park in bike lanes

21 Rules OFF The Road Stay On Trails Stay On Trails Carry a first aid kit and know how to use it. Carry a first aid kit and know how to use it. Always ride with others and leave word about your travel plans. Always ride with others and leave word about your travel plans. Be courteous when approaching other trail users Be courteous when approaching other trail users Wear bright orange when riding during hunting season Wear bright orange when riding during hunting season

22 Cycling Merit Badge 150 Miles of Riding (2-10, 2-15, 2-25, 1-50) 150 Miles of Riding (2-10, 2-15, 2-25, 1-50) No Mountain Biking Track No Mountain Biking Track First Aid First Aid Bike Maintenance Bike Maintenance Rules Rules

23 Ranger Cycling Cycling/Mountain Biking Elective Cycling/Mountain Biking Elective Includes Road and Mountain Biking Tracks Includes Road and Mountain Biking Tracks 8-20 Mile Road or 8-10 Mile Mountain Rides 8-20 Mile Road or 8-10 Mile Mountain Rides 2-Day 50 Mile Road or 40 Mile Mountain 2-Day 50 Mile Road or 40 Mile Mountain Must Make Presentations on Cycling Must Make Presentations on Cycling First Aid, Maintenance and Rules First Aid, Maintenance and Rules

24 Plan: New River Trail Camp at Raven Knob Camp at Raven Knob Trailhead at Galax Trailhead at Galax Rails-To-Trails route very flat Rails-To-Trails route very flat

25 Plan: Creeper Trail Camp at Grayson Highlands Park Camp at Grayson Highlands Park Bike Rentals in Whitetop or Damascus Bike Rentals in Whitetop or Damascus Shuttle Available Shuttle Available

26 Plan: Camp Campbell Camp at Camp Campbell Camp at Camp Campbell Mostly Road Cycling in the area Mostly Road Cycling in the area Off-Road in camp, packed surfaces Off-Road in camp, packed surfaces Very flat Very flat

27 Plan: Camp Durant Camp at Durant Camp at Durant Medium-difficulty off road trail around the camp Medium-difficulty off road trail around the camp No mountain terrain, No mountain terrain, but some steep grades

28 Plan: Oddfellows Camp on Airport Land called Oddfellows Camp on Airport Land called Oddfellows Many cycling choices Many cycling choices Adjacent to Adjacent to Lake Crabtree County Park

29 Plan: Outer Banks Camp near Cape Hatteras Camp near Cape Hatteras Best for off-season (Fall, Winter) Best for off-season (Fall, Winter) Road Cycling on NC 12. Ferry to Ocracoke Road Cycling on NC 12. Ferry to Ocracoke

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