Welcome to Bike Ed Road IWelcome to Bike Ed Road I

First SessionFirst SessionAn educational program conducted exclusively by An educational program conducted exclusively by

League Cycling InstructorsLeague Cycling Instructors

Balancing ain’t bikin’Balancing ain’t bikin’

““Bicyclists fare best when they Bicyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of act and are treated as drivers of

vehicles.”vehicles.”

J. ForesterJ. Forester

Chris DaigleChris Daigle

26 years as a cyclist, racer, coach, commuter, 26 years as a cyclist, racer, coach, commuter, mechanic, tandemist, mountain biker, etc.mechanic, tandemist, mountain biker, etc.League of American Bicyclists Cycling Instructor League of American Bicyclists Cycling Instructor #331-K#331-KU.S. Cycling Federation Licensed CoachU.S. Cycling Federation Licensed CoachU.S. Cycling Federation Licensed RacerU.S. Cycling Federation Licensed RacerBarnett Bicycle Institute Elite Bicycle Technicians Barnett Bicycle Institute Elite Bicycle Technicians course- Graduate with Excellencecourse- Graduate with ExcellenceBicycling Instructor for Lafayette Parish School Bicycling Instructor for Lafayette Parish School BoardBoard

The BicycleThe Bicycle

Bicycle SelectionBicycle Selection

ABC Quick CheckABC Quick Check

Air in the tires and tire inspectionAir in the tires and tire inspection

Brake function and adjustmentBrake function and adjustment

Crank set and bearing checkCrank set and bearing check

Quick ReleasesQuick Releases

Check ride for function of shifting and Check ride for function of shifting and brakes before getting on the road.brakes before getting on the road.

Basic ToolsBasic Tools

Basic toolsBasic tools

IdentificationIdentification

Small first aid itemsSmall first aid items

Dollar billDollar bill

Cell Phone or changeCell Phone or change

Shop ToolsShop Tools

Tire RepairTire Repair

Types of FlatsTypes of Flats– A PunctureA Puncture– A Snake BiteA Snake Bite– Everything ElseEverything Else

Understanding GearsUnderstanding Gears

Low = SlowLow = Slow

High = FastHigh = Fast

AdjustmentsAdjustments

ShiftingShifting

BrakesBrakes

Chain LubricationChain Lubrication

Clothing and EquipmentClothing and Equipment

Bicycling GlovesBicycling GlovesBicycling ShoesBicycling ShoesWater Bottle or Hydration PackWater Bottle or Hydration PackSecurity SystemSecurity SystemFashion, Comfort and SafetyFashion, Comfort and Safety– Bicycling ShortsBicycling Shorts– JerseysJerseys– TightsTights

RainwearRainwearCold Weather GearCold Weather GearGlasses- sun, wind, rainGlasses- sun, wind, rain