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Description

To be run as a base, a six at a time.

Designed to get the cubs thinking about cycle safety and how different conditions can cause different risks that need to be over come.

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Instructions

INTRODUCTION (2 MINUTES)
Gather the Cubs together and ask:
• Has anyone ever ridden their bike in the rain?
• What was different compared to riding on a dry day?
• What weather conditions can make cycling more difficult or dangerous?
As the Cubs answer, write their ideas on a flipchart or whiteboard. Encourage them to think about different weather conditions such as:

• Rain
• Wind
• Fog or mist
• Snow and ice
• Wet leaves
• Dark winter evenings
• Bright sunshine

Explain that poor weather doesn't mean you can't ride your bike, but it does mean you need to be prepared and take extra care.
Discussion: Staying Safe in Poor Weather (5 Minutes)

BE SEEN
Ask: "If it's raining heavily or getting dark, can drivers and other people see you as easily?"
Discuss:
• Wearing bright or reflective clothing.
• Using front and rear bike lights when visibility is poor.
• Reflective strips on coats, bags and helmets helping others see you.
STAY DRY AND WARM
Ask: "How would being cold and wet affect your ride?"
Discuss:
• Wearing a waterproof coat to stay dry.
• Gloves helping keep your hands warm and giving you a better grip on the handlebars.
• Wearing layers in colder weather.
CHECK YOUR BIKE
Ask: "What parts of your bike are especially important when the roads are wet?"
Discuss:
• Brakes can take longer to stop the bike in wet weather.
• Tyres need good tread and the correct pressure.
• Lights should be checked before every ride.
RIDE DIFFERENTLY
Ask: "Should you ride exactly the same way in the rain as you would on a sunny day?"
Discuss:
• Slowing down.
• Leaving more space between yourself and other cyclists, cars and pedestrians.
• Braking earlier.
• Taking extra care around wet leaves, puddles, mud and icy patches.
• Avoiding sharp turns and sudden braking.
PLAN AHEAD
Ask: “Why could planning ahead help keep you safe, and what should you think about?”
Discuss:
• Telling an adult where you're going.
• Checking the weather forecast before setting off.
• Thinking about whether the conditions are safe enough for your ride.
SCENARIOS (TEST THEIR KNOWLEDGE)
• A dark, rainy autumn evening.
• A cold, frosty winter morning.
• A foggy morning on the way to School.
• A windy day after a heavy rainstorm.

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• Cyclist - Safety