By Garrett Olson Pd. 6
Materials Needed A bike Proper safety equipment A rider
Where to Ride Once you have the materials you need to find a large flat area to practice. It should be clear of any obstructions.
How to Ride the Bike 1.Start pedaling: hold onto the handlebars and pedal 2.Balance: sit up straight and go slow at first 3.Steering: try steering in one direction, then the other
How to Ride the Bike 4.Braking: once you have been riding for a few minutes, start to practice your braking. 5.Put it all together: do all of it at the same time.
One real challenge that bicyclists face is getting hit by cars. How to not get hit 1. Get a headlight 2. Get a horn and honk 3. Slow down 4. Wear bright clothes 5. Avoid busy streets
Challenges When Riding a Bike While riding a bike, you can fall and get injured. That’s why you always need to have proper safety equipment.
Proper Safety Equipment Helmet Kneepads Elbow pads Reflectors
Advantages of Riding a Bike Once you’ve mastered riding a bike there are many things you can do. Its not only fun but it can get you places faster then walking.
BMX If you get really good you can do tricks on your bike. This is called BMX.