Biking . . . Day 2

It was another fantastic day of learning on our bikes!  After a quick helmet check we got started. 

Our first task was to practice our turning and balance by going through a little obstacle course that was set up on the basketball court.  We had to go around hoops, over a pool noodle and down a board between some cones.  It really made us practice our turns and using our  brakes because we weren't allowed to pass anyone.

A little bump to go over!

Around the hoop. . . .

and along the board!!!!!

 Going over the board was a little scary at first but after a few times we got really good at it!


Next we moved onto the grass and learned about shifting gears. Wes told us how and when to shift gears and also that it is easier to balance if you are going faster than slower! We learned to have two hands on our brakes at all times (unless you are signalling to turn left or right or to stop).

2 hands on the brakes to stop

The most important thing we learned today is NOT to change gears when you are stopped.  It ruins the gears!!!  Some of us forgot this during our biking lesson and had to be reminded about it.  Hopefully tomorrow we can remember because we don't want to ruin  the bikes!

Finally, we learned about some of the signals bikers use when they want to turn or stop!  Even Mrs. Betts learned something new. . .  the signals  have changed since she learned to ride a bike!!!

 Wes showing us the signal for stopping!

 

A little time for review before we finish for the day!