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SAFE ROUTES
PHILLY
Biking Activities & Resources
Summer 2020
WELCOME
Hello students, parents, and caregivers!
This year, we celebrated Bike to School Day differently than we
originally planned. Instead of gathering together as a large group with
our classmates, we explored our neighborhoods and communities independently.
We would like to encourage you to continue to explore ways to stay physically
active through cycling this summer!
While the Safe Routes Philly program gets ready to launch later this year,
please enjoy these biking resources and activities from other cities, safety
organizations, and active transportation programs in this packet. To learn more
about Safe Routes Philly, visit phila.gov/otis or contact
SafeRoutesPhilly@phila.gov.
Enjoy the ride!
TABLE OF CONTENTS PART 1: Bicycle Safety Resources Fitting Your Bike Helmet (all ages) Materials by NHTSA Bicycle Size Information Sheet (all ages) Materials by Two Wheeling Tots, LLC Riding Safely Information Sheet (all ages) Materials by NHTSA PART 2: Bicycle Safety for Elementary Grades Brainy Bikers (elementary grades) Materials by The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth Bike Safety Memory (activity) (elementary grades) Materials by NHTSA Bike Parts Worksheet (elementary grades) Materials by American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance PART 3: Bicycle Safety for Middle Grades Bicycle Helmet Function (middle grades) Materials by American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Instructional Component – Parts of The Bike (middle grades) Knowledge of the Bike (flash card 1) (middle grades) Knowledge of the Bike (flash card 1) (middle grades) Knowledge of the Bike (flash card 1) (middle grades) Materials by BikeSafe Physical Education Curriculum, Grades 6-8
PART 1 BICYCLE SAFETY RESOURCES
Fitting Your
Bike Helmet Buy it. Fit it. Wear it.
EVERY RIDE!
The Proper Helmet Fit
Helmets come in various sizes, just like hats. Size
can vary between manufacturers. Follow the steps
to fit a helmet properly. It may take time to ensure a
Size: proper helmet fit, but your life is worth it. It’s usually
Measure your head to find your easier to look in the mirror or have someone else
adjust the straps. For the most comprehensive list
STEP 1 size. Try on several helmets in
your size until one feels right. of helmet sizes according to manufacturers, go the
Now put the helmet level on your Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute (BHSI) Web site at:
head and adjust the sizing pads www.bhsi.org/.
or fit ring until the helmet is snug.
STEP 2 STEP 5
Position: Chin Strap:
The helmet should sit level on your Buckle your chin strap. Tighten the strap
head and low on your forehead— until it is snug, so that no more than one
one or two finger-widths above or two fingers fit under the strap.
your eyebrow.
STEP 3 STEP 6
Side Straps:
Adjust the slider on both straps
Final Fitting:
to form a “V” shape under, and A. Does your helmet fit right? Open
slightly in front of, the ears. Lock your mouth wide…big yawn! The helmet
the slider if possible. should pull down on your head. If not, refer
back to step 5 and tighten the chin strap.
B. Does your helmet rock back more than two fingers
above the eyebrows? If so, unbuckle and shorten the
STEP 4 Buckles:
front strap by moving the slider forward. Buckle and
retighten the chin strap, and test again.
Center the left buckle under the
chin. On most helmets, the straps
C. Does your helmet rock forward into your eyes? If so,
unbuckle and tighten the back strap by moving the
can be pulled from the back of the
slider back toward the ear. Buckle and retighten the
helmet to lengthen or shorten the
chin strap, and test again.
chin straps. This task is easier if
you take the helmet off to make D. Roll the rubber band down to the buckle. All four straps
these adjustments. must go through the rubber band and be close to the
buckle to prevent the buckle from slipping.
Replace a Helmet.
Replace your helmet when it has been in a crash; damage
is not always visible.
Buy/Fit the Helmet For Now.
Buy a helmet that fits your head now, not a helmet to
“grow into.”
Ensure Helmet Comfort.
If you buy a helmet that you find comfortable and
attractive, you are more likely to wear it. Readjust as
necessary to ensure the helmet fits properly each ride.
Cover Your Forehead.
Adjust the helmet fitting based on your helmet first being side
in the correct position, level on the head and low on your strap side
forehead. strap
Adjust Straps Until Snug.
Both the side and chin straps need to be snug. chin strap
Avoid Helmet Rocking. chin strap
Your helmet should not rock forward or backward, or
side to side on your head. buckle
If your helmet rocks more than an inch, go back to step buckle
6, and readjust.
Be a “Roll” Model for Safe Behavior Helmet Laws
Everyone — adult and child — should wear a bicycle More children ages 5-14 go to emergency rooms for bicycle-related
helmet each time they ride. Wearing a helmet each ride injuries than with any other sport; many are head injuries. As a
can encourage the same smart behavior in others. result, many States and local jurisdictions have child bicycle helmet
laws to increase and better ensure the safety of children when
Helmet Certification bicycling. See: www.helmets.org/mandator.htm.
Bicycle helmets sold in the U.S. must meet the standards Like car crashes, bicycle crashes can happen at any time, involving
issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission not only children, but adults, many of whom are skilled riders. In
(CPSC). Look for the certification label inside the helmet. fact, middle-age adults represent the average age of bicycle riders
killed and injured.
Helmets are the single most effective piece of safety equipment for
riders of all ages, if you crash. Everyone should choose to wear a
helmet; it just makes sense!
For more information on
bicycle safety, visit the National
Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Web site at:
www.nhtsa.dot.gov/bicycles
DOT HS 811 568
April 2012
8019-050212-v2
Steps to Choosing the Right Bike
Step One: Choosing the right
size bike
Wheel size is the most
common way to determine
what bike size a child should
be riding.
Step Two: Determine the
appropriate seat height
Seat height should be set in
relation with the child’s
inseam. For beginners or first
time bike riders the bike
height should be set to their
inseam (as picture on the left),
once your child has more
experience they should be
able to stand on their toes
while sitting on the seat (as
pictured on the right).
Step Three: Determine the
appropriate stand over height
The Stand over height is the
height needed to stand over
the top tube of the bike. When
standing over the bike there
should be 1 to 2 inches of
clearance.
Source- Two Wheeling Tots
Step Four: Pick a frame design
with a long wheelbase
(pictured on the right) to
provide more stability and
control for the rider.
Step Five: Differences in
handlebars
Tall handlebars (pictured on
the right) limit the riders space
and prevent them from
applying more force on the
handlebars, where as
handlebars that are too low
place (pictured on the left)
beginners in a position that
can cause them to tire more
easily. Mid-rise handlebars
(pictured in the center) are
ideal for children and
beginners.
Step Six: Hand Brakes Levers
Around age 3 ½ children have
the adquet hand-eye
coordination to use standard
hand brakes. There are two
types of hand brakes easy
reach lever designed for
beginners (pictured on the
left) and standard reach lever
(pictured on the right)
designed for intermediate
riders.
Source- Two Wheeling Tots
TIPS FOR
PARENTS, BICYCLE SAFETY
GUARDIANS, Bicycling is fun, healthy, and a great family activity.
AND KIDS But a bicycle isn’t a toy; it’s a vehicle!
Some bike crashes can cause serious injuries and most are
related to the behavior of you (the bicyclist) or the motorist.
There are a number of things you can do to prevent a crash,
and protect your brain if a crash occurs.
Safe Riding Tips
Before riding, make sure you, your family, and the bicycles are
ready to ride. Be a “Roll Model” for other adults and children.
Remember to:
■■ Wear a Bicycle Helmet. Everyone – at every age – should
wear bicycle helmets. For more guidance on fitting a helmet, see the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fitting Your Bike
Helmet.
■■ Adjust Your Bicycle to Fit. Stand over your bicycle. There
should be 1 to 2 inches between the rider and the top tube (bar) if
using a road bike and 3 to 4 inches if using a mountain bike. The
seat should be level front to back, and the height should be adjusted
to allow a slight bend at the knee when the leg is fully extended. The
handlebar height should be level with the seat.
■■ Check Your Equipment. Before riding, inflate tires properly and
check that the brakes work.
■■ See and Be Seen. Whether daytime, dawn, dusk, bad weather,
or at night, make yourself visible to others. Wear neon, fluorescent or
other bright colors when riding, to be most easily seen. Wear something
that reflects light, such as reflective tape or markings, or flashing lights.
Remember, just because you can see a driver doesn’t mean the driver can
see you.
■■ Control the Bicycle. Ride with two hands on the handlebars, except when signaling a turn. Place books and other
items in a bicycle carrier or backpack.
■■ Watch for and Avoid Road Hazards. Look for hazards such as potholes, broken glass, gravel, puddles, leaves,
and dogs. All these hazards can cause a crash.
■■ Use Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication. This includes eye contact with drivers, turn signals, pointing to road
hazards for bicyclists behind you, and stating “passing on your left,” or “on your left.”
■■ Avoid Riding at Night. It’s hard for road users to see bicyclists at dusk, dawn, and nighttime. Use reflectors on the
front and rear of your bicycle. White lights and red rear reflectors or lights are required by law in all States.
Rules of the Road - Bicycling on the Road
In all States, bicycles on the roadway are considered vehicles, and bicyclists are the drivers, with the same rights
and responsibilities as motorists to follow the rules of the road. When riding, always:
■■ Go With the Traffic Flow. Ride on the right in the same direction as other vehicles. Go with the flow – not
against it.
■■ Obey All Traffic Laws. A bicycle is a vehicle and you’re the driver. When you ride in the street, obey all traffic
signs, signals, and lane markings.
■■ Yield to Traffic. Almost always, drivers on a smaller road must yield (wait) for traffic on a major or larger road.
If there is no stop sign or traffic signal and you are coming from a smaller roadway (out of a driveway, from a
sidewalk, a bike path, etc.), you must slow down and look to see if the way is clear before proceeding. Yield to
pedestrians in a crosswalk.
■■ Be Predictable. Ride in a straight line, not in and out of cars. Signal your moves to others.
■■ Stay Alert at All Times. Use your eyes and ears. Watch out for potholes, cracks, wet leaves, storm grates,
railroad tracks, or anything that could make you lose control of your bike. Listen for traffic and avoid dangerous
situations; don’t use personal electronics when you ride.
■■ Look Before Turning. When turning left or right, always look behind you for a break in traffic, and then signal
before making the turn. Watch for left- or right-turning traffic.
■■ Watch for Parked Cars. Ride far enough out from the curb to avoid the unexpected from parked cars (like
doors opening, or cars pulling out).
Where to Ride Safely
■■ Use bike lanes or bike paths, if available.
• While bicycles are allowed on many roads, riders may feel safer being separated from traffic. A lane or path is a
safer choice than riding on a sidewalk.
• Riding on sidewalks puts you in a place where cars do not look for or expect to see moving traffic.
• Sidewalk riding puts you at risk for crashes at driveways and intersections.
■■ Children younger than 10 years old are not consistently able to make the decisions
necessary to safely ride unsupervised in the street. Therefore, they are safer riding away from traffic.
■■ For anyone riding on a sidewalk:
• Check the law in your State or jurisdiction to make sure sidewalk riding is allowed.
• Watch for vehicles coming out of or turning into driveways.
• Stop at corners of sidewalks and streets to look for cars and to make sure the drivers see you before crossing.
• Enter a street at a corner and not between parked cars. Alert pedestrians that you are nearby,
saying, “Passing on your left,” or use a bell or horn.
For more information
on bicycle safety, visit
the NHTSA Web site at:
www.nhtsa.gov/Bicycles.
DOT HS 811 557
January 2013
9300b-011813-v2aPART 2 BICYCLE SAFETY FOR ELEMENTARY GRADES
Personal Health Series
Bike Safety
Brainy Bikers
Promise to follow the #1 bike safety rule by writing your name and today’s date:
I promise to wear a helmet every time I ride a bike.
Name: Date:
Create a cool design for a bike helmet using crayons, markers, and/or stickers.
© 2017 The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth. Reproduction permitted for individual classroom use.memory
Cut chips along dotted line ✄
bike sign
stop sign tire hand sign This sign means bicycle
Come to a complete stop Always check the air in your This signals that you crossing warning. Be courteous
when you see this sign. tires before getting on your bike. would like to turn left. to others and stay alert.
green t-shirt hand sign
Green means ‘go.’ See and be seen. Always wear helmet This signals that you
But always use caution. bright clothes when riding. Always wear your helmet. would like to turn right.
bike sign
hand sign This sign means bicycle t-shirt tire
This signals that you crossing warning. Be courteous See and be seen. Always wear Always check the air in your
would like to turn left. to others and stay alert. bright clothes when riding. tires before getting on your bike.
stop sign hand sign green
helmet Come to a complete stop This signals that you Green means ‘go.’
Always wear your helmet. when you see this sing. would like to turn right. But always use caution
DOT HS 810 709w
January 2007memory Cut chips along dotted line ✄
PART 3
BICYCLE SAFETY FOR MIDDLE
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helmet with the part listed on this worksheet. After labeling, please explain the function
of each part of the helmet.
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38BikeSafe
Physical Education
Curriculum for
Day 2: Preparing to Ride
Grades 6th-8th Instructional Component – Parts of the Bike
www.ibikesafe.us
Day Two Overview: 1) Intro and Review from Day 1
1. Intro and Review of Day 1
(2 minutes) • Have students name parts of the brain, bike safety tips, and purposes of riding a bike.
2. Parts of the Bike (8 • If you used chart paper to record bike safety tips, bring that out for review.
minutes)
3. Optional Activity – Parts of Introduction to Preparing to Ride:
the Bike Worksheet
4. Pre-ride Bike Check
Today we are going to focus on getting
Introduction
(5 minutes) ready to ride. That means getting us ready
5. “ABC Quick” Check & and getting our bikes ready.
Teacher Demo (10 minutes)
6. “ABC Quick” Check Jump,
Link, and Run Activity (15
minutes) 2) Parts of the Bike
Objectives: Before we get on a bike to ride it, we need to know our bike. The more we know about
1. Students recognize the the bike, the safer we are when we are on the bike.
parts of the bike and their
functions. Think about riding a bike like driving a car. We cannot drive the car if we do not
2. Students understand of the know how to start the car or how to make the car go forward. We cannot ride a bike
importance of bike without knowing where the pedals are and what to do with them.
maintenance. Which parts of the bike can you name?
3. Students understand how
to prepare their bodies and
their bikes for safe bike
riding.
Use the Parts of the Bike Flashcards (pgs. 11-13) to review the names of important parts of the
Materials: bike.
• Parts of the Bike Flashcards
(pgs. 11-13) • Start with Flashcard 1 (pg. 11) and have students name as many parts of the bike as they
• Optional: Real-life bicycle can.
• Optional: Parts of the Bike • Use Flashcard 2 (pg. 12) to confirm the part names.
poster • Point to each individual part on the flashcard as the name is said.
• Use Flashcard 3 (pg. 13) to review all major parts and their functions.
Advance Preparation: • Students can share what they already know about the function of each part as it is
• Optional: If using Parts of reviewed.
the Bike Flashcard 1 as a • Correct students’ knowledge, as needed.
worksheet, prepare enough • Do a final quiz/review using the unlabeled bike on Parts of the Bike Flashcard 1 (pg. 11).
copies for each student
If a bike is available, conduct the activity without the Parts of the Bike Flashcards. Instead,
Supplemental: review names and functions of the bike parts by pointing to each on the bike.
N/A
3) Optional Activity – Parts of the Bike Worksheet
Have students complete the Parts of Bike Flashcard 1 (pg. 11) individually as an in-class or
take-home assignment to test knowledge gain from this lesson.
Tell students to name the bike parts indicated on the Flashcard. On the back of the paper,
have students describe the function of each bike part.
10SOURCES PART 1 Title: Fitting Your Bike Helmet NHTSA Retrieved via: https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.dot.gov/files/8019_fitting-a-helmet.pdf Title: Choosing the Right Bike Table Copyright © 2020 Two Wheeling Tots, LLC Retrieved via: https://www.twowheelingtots.com/ Title: Riding Safely Information Sheet NHTSA Retrieved via: https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.dot.gov/files/811557.pdf PART 2 Title: Brainy Bikers © 2017 The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth. Retrieved via: https://classroom.kidshealth.org/classroom/prekto2/personal/safety/bike_safety.pdf Title: Choosing the Right Bike Table Copyright © 2020 Two Wheeling Tots, LLC Retrieved via: https://www.twowheelingtots.com/ Title: Bike Safety Activity Time: Heroes at Home Club NHTSA Retrieved via: https://one.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/pedbimot/bike/bskitboth/3152bskit/pages/section1/section1toc.html Title: Bike Safety Memory NHTSA Retrieved via: https://one.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/pedbimot/bike/BSKitBoth/3152BSKit/pages/Section4/Section4TOC.ht ml Title: Bike Parts Worksheet (elementary grades) American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Retrieved via: https://www.shapeamerica.org/publications/resources/teachingtools/qualitype/upload/bikeology- curriculum-part1-v2.pdf
PART 3 Title: Bicycle Helmet Function Worksheet American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Retrieved via: https://www.shapeamerica.org/publications/resources/teachingtools/qualitype/upload/bikeology- curriculum-part1-v2.pdf Title: Knowledge of the Bike Parts 1,2,3 BikeSafe Physical Education Curriculum Grades 6th- 8th www.ibikesafe.us Retrieved via: http://www.pedbikeinfo.org/bicyclesaferjourney/bikesafepec.pdf
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