BIKE PARTS
What part do you sit on?
The Seat/Saddle
What piece of gear must you wear every time you ride?
A helmet.
Who has the right of way on most shared trails?
Pedestrians
What should you put on your chain to keep it from squeaking?
Bike Chain Lube.
What’s the giant bike race in France
The Tour de France.
What part makes the bike move forward?
The Pedals.
What’s the hand signal for turning left?
Left arm straight out.
What should you say when you are passing someone on a trail?
"On Your Left."
How often should you pump your tires?
Before every ride (or at least check them).
Which race in Italy has very steep mountains?
The Giro d’Italia.
What’s the name of the metal triangle shape that makes the bike strong and supports everything?
The frame.
Why should you always make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them?
So you know they actually saw you and aren’t about to roll forward.
What’s the rule about stopping at stop signs on a bike?
You stop just like cars.
What tool helps you tighten bolts on your bike?
An Allen wrench (hex key).
What’s the huge race in Spain that’s known for super hot weather and mega climbs?
What’s the huge race in Spain that’s known for super hot weather and mega climbs?
What part connects the wheels to the frame and spins around?
The hubs.
What should you check on your bike before every ride?
Air, Brakes, and Chain.
What’s one reason you should ride single-file on roads?
So cars can make it past safely.
Why is it bad to store your bike outside in the rain?
Rust.
What super‑hard mountain bike race in Colorado is 100 miles long and basically at the top of the sky?
The Leadville Trail 100 MTB.
What part keeps your chain tight and helps you shift gears?
The derailleur.
What is one way to keep yourself safe while biking at night?
Reflectors and lights.
Why should you never skid your tires on dirt trails?
It wrecks the trail and makes ruts.
What’s the name of the process where you adjust your gears so they shift smoothly?
Indexing the derailleur.
What legendary race is famous for brutal cobblestone roads that shake riders like a blender?
Paris–Roubaix, also called “The Hell of the North.”