These Turn to make the bike move
Wheel/Tire
Put your feet here when sitting on a bike. Push down on these with your feet to make the bike move.
Pedals
When crossing a narrow path or road, what is one thing you must do FIRST
Look both ways
This should be worn on your head at all times
Helmet
What can happen if you don't store your bike in a dry place and it gets wet
Rust
Hold onto these while you ride. They help you turn and control your balance.
Handlebars
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
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
Left hand/handlebar controls this. Stops only this wheel from moving.
Front Tire Brake
Shifting to a ______ gear make pedaling easier but slow down the bicycle. May shift when going uphill.
Lower
The main part of the bike that holds it all together
Hint: Also a name for something that holds a picture
Frame
Changing these lets the rider keep a steady pedaling speed when traveling on different surfaces.
Gears
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
Right hand/handlebar controls this. Stops only this wheel from moving.
Rear Tire Brake
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
This handy bike attachment can carry your gear, tools, or even a change of clothes during longer rides.
Hint:
PLUS
Rack Trunk
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
This sharp drop in the trail requires advanced skills, a good understanding of body position, and well-controlled speed.
Drop-off
What side of the road/trail should you always bike on
Right
What are 3 things (acronym: A, B, C) that you should check before every ride?
Air, Brakes, Chain
The circular metal part of the bike that the chain wraps around that moves when you pedal and stops when you don't.
Cassette
The part of a bicycle that holds the front wheel in place
Hint: something you use to eat
Fork
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
While navigating this triangle-shaped obstacle with diverging trails, keeping speed and maintaining balance is key.
Switchback
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