By Garrett Olson 35126 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 hit1. Get a headlight2. Get a horn and honk3. Slow down4. Wear bright clothes5. 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.