Parts of the bike
Parts of the bike - Continued
Riding Hazards
Bike Safety
Bike Maintenance
100

These Turn to make the bike move


Wheel/Tire

100

Put your feet here when sitting on a bike.  Push down on these with your feet to make the bike move.

Pedals

100

When crossing a narrow path or road, what is one thing you must do FIRST

Look both ways

100

This should be worn on your head at all times

Helmet

100

What can happen if you don't store your bike in a dry place and it gets wet

Rust

200

Hold onto these while you ride.  They help you turn and control your balance.

Handlebars


200

Sit here when riding the bike.  You will occasionally lift off in a squatting position when you need more power in your legs to move.

Seat/Saddle

200

This can come loose or fall off your bike while riding if you shift the gears while you are not moving (don't worry, you can put it back on!)

Chain

200

Left hand/handlebar controls this.  Stops only this wheel from moving.

Front Tire Brake

200

Shifting to a ______ gear make pedaling easier but slow down the bicycle.  May shift when going uphill.


Lower 

300

The main part of the bike that holds it all together

Hint: Also a name for something that holds a picture

Frame

300

Changing these lets the rider keep a steady pedaling speed when traveling on different surfaces. 

Gears

300

You see a big downhill coming up ahead, describe what you should do with the brakes on your way down to make it safely to the bottom of the hill.

Slight pressure on the front and rear brakes at all times

300

Right hand/handlebar controls this.  Stops only this wheel from moving.

Rear Tire Brake


300

Shifting to a _______ gear make pedaling harder but allow the bicycle to go faster, and may shift the bicycle into a _______ gear when riding on smooth, flat ground.

Higher

400

This handy bike attachment can carry your gear, tools, or even a change of clothes during longer rides.

Hint:

                             PLUS

Rack Trunk 

400

This is what allows you to switch gears.  Located on the side of the bike, sometimes it can come unattached if you shift gears incorrectly.

Chain


400

This sharp drop in the trail requires advanced skills, a good understanding of body position, and well-controlled speed. 

Drop-off

400

What side of the road/trail should you always bike on

Right


400

What are 3 things (acronym: A, B, C) that you should check before every ride?

Air, Brakes, Chain

500

The circular metal part of the bike that the chain wraps around that moves when you pedal and stops when you don't. 


Cassette

500

The part of a bicycle that holds the front wheel in place

Hint: something you use to eat

Fork

500

When a trail suddenly narrows, compresses, or has an off-camber surface, it presents this challenge known as a technical feature. 

Hint: The name is something that can happen if you swallow food or water down the wrong pipe

Choke

500

While navigating this triangle-shaped obstacle with diverging trails, keeping speed and maintaining balance is key. 

Switchback

500

Regularly checking and adjusting this measurement ensures a comfortable riding position and prevents unnecessary wear on your components.

Hint: Something that is used when riding a horse 

Saddle Height

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