The purpose of this resource is to give students in Grades 4 to 8 the confidence and skills to enjoy cycling safely.

Description

A bike rodeo is a fun, hands-on educational event designed to teach students how to ride their bikes confidently in a variety of conditions. Students develop their cycling skills under supervision on an enclosed site, usually the school yard or the gym. Students practise skills such as balance/riding in a straight line, stopping, turning, and changing gears. Additionally, they typically learn about basic bicycle inspection, accessories to be visible and heard, as well as cycling safety rules for riding on sidewalks and roads. A bike rodeo ideally involves parents and caregivers to help them feel confident about their child’s growing cycling competence.

What you will need

• Traffic-free paved area (parking lot/playground)
• Bicycles, helmets, bicycle pump and repair tools
• Sidewalk chalk
• Pylons
• First aid kit
• Miniature street signs (optional)

Who can help

Physical education teachers, police services, local municipality, local cycling advocacy groups, parents, and caregivers.

Key words

Cycling skills, bike, rodeo, biking, cycling, riding, skills training, bike handling, bike to school week, bike skills.