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Description

This game introduces everyone to good cycling habits, in all weather conditions!

Courtesy of TSA https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/cycling-through-the-seasons/

Resources

paper
pens, pencils or chalk

Instructions

Prepare the game
Use scrap paper to make some signs that read ‘cold’, ‘hot’ and ‘wet’ and place them on the floor, or on walls in different parts of the room.
Players will be running between these points, so make sure the area is safe and that there’s enough space between the signs to make the game active.

The game
Using the information below, call out the advice for different types of weather.
Players should then run to the side of the room they think matches that safety tip. For example, if the advice comes from the ‘wet’ section, they need to run to the ‘wet’ sign.
Each time, be sure to ask the players to explain why they ran to that sign, and correct them if their answer was incorrect. If the group didn’t get one right, repeat the tips, to see if they’ve remembered the correct answer.
Once all the tips have been discussed, congratulate the group for exploring how to cycle safely in different weather conditions.

COLD WEATHER
Wash off any salt after you ride. (This prevents your bike frame from rusting.)
Use winter lubricant on your bike.
Reduce tyre pressure. (This will give you better grip on the road.)
Wear cycling gloves to protect your hands. (As your hands may become very cold and numb.)

HOT WEATHER
Take water with you to keep hydrated.
Rest to avoid overheating.
Use summer lubricant on your bike.
Have higher pressure in your tyres. This will help you ride with less effort and should be safe as the roads should not be wet.

WET WEATHER
Use waterproof grease on your chain. This stops water from getting into parts of your bike.
Clean wet mud off your bike after a ride to stop your bike from rusting.
Use mudguards to stop mud from splashing on to you and your bike.
Brake sooner as roads will be slippery.

ACCESSIBLE
Those with mobility issues could be given an extra set of sheets that say ‘cold’, ‘hot’ and ‘wet’, to hold up.

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• Cyclist - Safety