WALT Be Safe Cyclists.

We will know we can do this when:

1.Know main road rules
2.Read and understand road signs
3.Identify and anticipate hazards
4.Wear a helmet correctly
5.Carry out a bike check correctly
6.Ride a bike safely and with control around a course (and on the road)
7.Know what clothing to wear.

KNOW MAIN ROAD RULES

• You first need a helmet.
• Make sure you have a suitable bike.
• Read all of the signs that the cars have to follow.
• Make sure you indicate with your arm before turning.
• Always ride on the left side of the road.

READ AND UNDERSTAND ROAD SIGNS

• Make sure you can read and know what the signs mean.
• If you dont read the signs, you might crash
• When riding on the road you have to do what the signs tell you.
• The signs will help you to know where to go.
• They show you the way.

IDENTIFY AND ANTICIPATE HAZARDS

• Look out for these signs.
• They tell you if you should go near them or not.
• If it tells you not to go there don't.
• They protect you.
• They warn you

Wear a helmet correctly

• Make sure your helmet fits you.
• The buckle should click to make it safe.
• Don't have the buckle undone
• Get a helmet and put it on right
• If you cant put on a helmet, ask for help

CARRY OUT A BIKE CHECK CORRECTLY

• Make sure your bike is checked to make sure it is safe.
• Have a check up at least ones a month.
• Before doing a marathon, get your bike checked.
• Wheels need to be pumped.
• Make sure all of your gears and brakes work.

RIDE A BIKE SAFELY AND WITH CONTROL AROUND A COURSE AND ROAD.

• Indicate where and witch way you are going
• Always stay to your side of the road
• Even though cars look out for you, you still have to look out for them
• Even though you are on a bike doesn't mean you don't use the crossings
• Look out for traffic

KNOW WHAT CLOTHING TO WEAR.

• Wear comfortable pants that you can stretch in. Like
• Biking pants
• A good top like
• A tight top or sports top
• And wear good shoes.