Welcome to:

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Welcome to

• League of American Bicyclists
• Kids II course
• Bicycling
• In
• Kids
• Education

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Also Known As

• Early Drivers Education
• The purpose of this class is to teach good
  driving skills- whatever you drive

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Driving is habit based

• Who knows what a habit is?

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Driving crashes

• Most common cause of death in this country for
  young people (under 45 years old).
• 18 year olds are far more likely to die in car
  crashes than 85 year olds per mile driven!

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

• J. Forester

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Todays Class

• Introduction to Bicycling In Kids Education
• Pre Test
• Bicycle Types
• Taking care of your bike
• Helmet overview
• Class preview

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Mr. Daigle

• 29 years as a cyclist, racer, coach, commuter,
  mechanic, tandemist, mountain biker, etc.
• League of American Bicyclists Cycling Instructor
  331-K
• U.S. Cycling Federation Licensed Coach
• U.S. Cycling Federation Licensed Racer
• Barnett Bicycle Institute Elite Bicycle
  Technicians course- Graduate with Excellence
• Bicycling Instructor for Lafayette Parish School
  Board

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During this class you will learn good driving
habits
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Bicycling In Kids Education

• Class is taught in ten sessions.
• Three days are in a classroom.
• Seven days on the bicycles.
• Tests are given the last two days of class.
• Skill test on the bicycles and oral exam with 37
  areas tested.
• 20 question written test.
• Your grade will be the average of the two tests.

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Bicycling In Kids Education

• Final grade can be changed
• Extra points for using your own helmet
• Points deducted for not returning homework.
• Consent form must be returned signed by your
  parents.
• If the consent form is not returned, you cannot
  ride the bikes, you will be assigned alternate
  work, and your grade for this class will be
  earned on a two page report.

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Your final grade can also be changed by being
rough or doing tricks on the bike.

• Your grade will be recorded as a 50 (F)
  immediately.
• I feel it is necessary to call your parents and
  explain why you are being awarded and F for the
  class.
• ANY trick will considered vandalism of the bike
  and you will be responsible for repairs.
• There will be no second chance.

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Visible

• What does this word mean?

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Visible

• ltCapable of being seen.gt
• Other drivers must be able to see you!

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Predictable

• What does this word mean?

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Predictable

• ltAble to declare or predict in advance.gt
• Other drivers need to know what you will do next.

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Pre Test

• Start your pre test.
• I will read the question, someone who raises
  their hand will answer it and I will explain the
  answer.
• You are welcome to take notes.
• We will take up this sheet and then return it to
  you so you can use it to study with.

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Question 1

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

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Question 1

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

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Question 2

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

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Question 2

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

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Louisiana Revised StatutesTitle 32, Motor
Vehicles and Traffic RegulationsChapter 1-
Louisiana Highway Regulatory Act

• RS 321 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 3241 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 32193 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 32194 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 32195 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 32196 Clinging to vehicles
• No person riding upon any bicycle shall attach
  himself or the bicycle to any vehicle upon a
  highway.
• RS 32197 Riding on roadways and bicycle paths

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

• Louisiana Revised Statues
• 321 (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 semitrailer shall
  be a separate vehicle.
• 32194 Every person riding a bicycle upon a
  highway of this state shall be granted all of the
  rights and shall be subject to all of the duties
  applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this
  chapter, except as to special regulations in this
  part and except as to those provisions of this
  chapter which by their very nature can have no
  application.

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Question 3

• Riding at night without a white headlight and red
  rear reflector is unsafe.

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Question 3

• Riding at night without a white headlight and red
  rear reflector is unsafe.
• TRUE

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Question 4

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

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Question 4

• It is safe for two people to ride on a bike if
  one is on the handlebars.
• FALSE

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How many riders?
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Question 5

• If you cant see the cars on a cross street when
  youre stopped at a stop sign, you should move
  out further toward the intersection and look
  again.

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Question 5

• If you cant see the cars on a cross street when
  youre stopped at a stop sign, you should move
  out further toward the intersection and look
  again.
• TRUE

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Question 6

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

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Question 6

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

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Question 7

• The proper way to make a left turn is to cut the
  corner sharply and quickly.

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Question 7

• The proper way to make a left turn is to cut the
  corner sharply and quickly.
• FALSE

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Question 8

• Listening to music on headphones is a good way to
  relax while riding a bike.

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Question 8

• Listening to music on headphones is a good way to
  relax while riding a bike.
• FALSE

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Question 9

• Its better to swerve to the left than to the
  right to avoid rocks or holes in the street in
  front of you.

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Question 9

• Its better to swerve to the left than to the
  right to avoid rocks or holes in the street in
  front of you.
• FALSE

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Question 10

• Darting out from a driveway onto the street
  without looking for traffic is the greatest cause
  of bicycling deaths among children six to twelve
  years old.

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Question 10

• Darting out from a driveway onto the street
  without looking for traffic is the greatest cause
  of bicycling deaths among children six to twelve
  years old.
• TRUE

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Question 11

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

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Question 11

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

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Question 12

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

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Question 12

• A cyclist should only look straight ahead when
  crossing an intersection
• FALSE

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Question 13

• You should watch for doors opening on parked cars

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Question 13

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

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Question 14

• Handlebars should be loose so you can change
  riding positions

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Question 14

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

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Question 15

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

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Question 15

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

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Question 16

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

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Question 16

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

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Question 17

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

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Question 17

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

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Question 18

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

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Question 18

• Scanning for traffic means looking for cars,
  bikes and other road users
• TRUE

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Question 19

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

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Question 19

• Bicyclists should keep to the right while riding
  in the street
• TRUE
• Ride right! Walk on the left side!

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Question 20

• Bicycle riders should observe all traffic signs
  and signals

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Question 20

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

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A world full of bicycles
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Common Bicycle Uses
Type of riding Purpose Type of bikes used Why
Utility Basic transportation Any type Cheap vehicle A 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, its 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
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Utility

• Using a bicycle for basic transportation
• This is the kind of riding most kids do. It is
  when you use a bike to get wherever you are
  going.
• Bicycles are the most common form of
  transportation in the world!
• It is the only vehicle that makes you healthier
  the more you use it.

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

• Riding a bike for fun.

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Fitness

• Bicycling is a lifetime sport.
• It is a great compliment to other sports.
• Many athletes cross train using bicycles.
• Coaches believe that their long distance runners
  are faster by cross training on bicycles.

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Touring

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

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Racing and Competition

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

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Freestyle

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

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BMX bikes

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

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Mountain Bike

• Made for off road riding.
• Wide Knobby tires add grip on soft soil.
• Wide range of gears for steep hills
• Powerful brakes for steep down-hills
• Wide handlebars for leverage

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Mountain Biking
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Hybrid Bike

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

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Touring Bike

• Wide range of gears.
• Powerful brakes.
• Rack for carrying loads.
• Designed for heavy loads over long distances.

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Bicycle Touring in the USA
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Racing Bike

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

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Other bicycles

• Many other bikes are used for different purposes.

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Other bicycles

• Some bicycles are used for working.
• Others are used for exercise or racing.

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Lock your bike!

• Bicycles that are stolen are most often not
  locked!
• Register your bike with the city. If it is
  recovered it is the only way you will get it
  back.
• Keep a picture of your bike, along with purchase
  receipt and registration.

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Bicycle care

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

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People from all over the world use the techniques
you will learn here to ride wherever they want.