Safe Cycling

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Safe Cycling

• Assembly Plan
• Key Stage 2

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Safe cycling

• Today we are going to talk about how to enjoy
  yourself safely on your bike.
• Pay attention because we are going to have a
  quick quiz at the end!

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Safe cycling

• Riding your bike is a great way of getting to
  where you want to go. It keeps you fit and it is
  fun!
• Can everybody who rides a bike put their hands
  up.

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Safe cycling

• We must remember that cycling is not only fun, it
  is also a very important skill.
• Cycling can be dangerous if we are not careful
  enough.

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Being a safe cyclist

• There are many things you can do to be a safe
  cyclist, both before you set off and when you are
  riding.

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Wear the right safety clothing

• Wearing the right safety clothing when cycling is
  very important.
• Can everybody who wears a helmet when they ride
  their bike put their hands up?

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Wear the right safety clothing

• Woosh says

Well done to everybody who wears a helmet!
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Wear the right safety clothing

• Always wear a cycle helmet, even if you are not
  cycling on the road.
• Cycling helmets protect your amazing brains!
• Make sure your helmet fits you properly. It
  should not cover your ears or eyes and it should
  fit securely.

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Wear the right safety clothing

• Your helmet should have a Safety Standard number
  on it. Ask your parent or guardian to help you
  check this.
• Clothing can also help make you more visible.
  Wear bright clothes in the day and reflective
  clothing at night so that other road users can
  see you.

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Ride the right bike!

• Riding a bike that is the right size for you and
  making sure it is always in good condition is
  very important.
• There is an easy way to tell if your bike is the
  right size. You should be able to put both feet
  on the floor at the same time when you are
  sitting in the saddle.

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Keep your bike healthy!

• Check that your tyres are not flat and that your
  brakes work before you go anywhere.
• Make sure that you have the right lighting as
  well. By law, you must have a front light, a
  back light and a red rear reflector on your
  bicycle if you are cycling at night.

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Plan your route

• Plan your route before you go, using cycle paths
  as much as possible.
• Make sure your parents or guardians know where
  you are going and how long it will take you to
  get there.

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Be a responsible road user

• Try to use cycle paths wherever you can.
• If you cannot use a cycle path, ride carefully on
  the left-hand side of the road. Make sure that
  vehicles can overtake you but do not ride too
  close to the pavement.
• Always ride single file.

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Be a responsible road user

• Never ride with two people on a bicycle made for
  one.
• Always keep both your hands on the handlebars
  unless you are signalling.
• Avoid looking at car headlights straight on so
  that you do not get dazzled.
• Remember - you must not cycle on the road unless
  you have had training.

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Concentrate

• Always give the road your full concentration.
• Never ride with a walkman or an MP3 player on.
• Never use your mobile phone when you are cycling.

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Quick quiz

• 1) When cycling you should always wear
• a) A helmet
• b) Bright or reflective clothing
• c) Both of the above.

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Quick quiz

• 2) If you have had training, where should you
  ride your bike?
• On a cycle path or the left hand side of the road
• In the middle of the road
• On the pavement

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Quick quiz

• 3) What are these people doing wrong?
• Wearing helmets
• Cycling next to each other
• Wearing trainers

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Quick quiz

• 4) What must you do before you go anywhere on
  your bike?
• Check your tyres and brakes
• Plan your route
• Both of the above

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Quick quiz

• 5) What is this girl doing wrong?
• Listening to music
• Wearing a green jumper
• Smiling

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Well Done!

• Woosh says

Well done everybody. Have fun cycling and stay
safe!!