Cycling Badge Part 2

1. Cycling Badge Part 2 Highway Code Stopping Distances Road Signs Dark/Wet weather safety Helmets

2. Weather - Dark • Put lights on your bike • Highway code says you need a white front light, red rear light and a red rear reflector. • It also says they must flash between 1 and 4 times per second. • The more lights, the better • Wear reflective clothing and brighter colours

3. Weather - Wet • Wrap up warm – when you are wet, you lose heat a lot quicker • Wear a waterproof • Fit fenders to your bike to reduce spray from the road. • Use lights in the rain • Avoid large puddles • Most importantly, slow down and plan ahead

4. Car Stopping Distances • Stopping requires friction • Wet roads have less friction • Tyres can float on top of water, called aquaplaning, increasing stopping distance • Drivers should slow down in wet weather

5. Car stopping Distances • In wet weather, these stopping distances will double. On Ice they are ten times greater

6. Helmets • Protect your head if you fall off your bike • Made from polystyrene with a shell on top • Different designs for different uses i.e. racing • You should always wear a helmet while cycling.

7. Road Signs • Circular signs give orders • Blue circular signs tell you what you must do • Red circular signs tell you what you must not do • Triangular signs give warnings • Rectangular signs give information No cycling Ahead Only

8. Cyclist Road Signs • Here are four signs that a cyclist should know Route to be used by pedal cycles only Cycle Route Ahead Shared pedal cycle and pedestrian route Recommended Route For cycles

9. Highway Code • 24 Rules for Cyclists • First rules related to clothing and lighting • You must not cycle on the pavement • You must obey all traffic signs and laws • You should be aware of all around you • Ride in single file on narrow or busy roads • Considering walking with your bike to avoid roundabouts

10. Highway Code • Do not cycle across pedestrian crossings unless the green light shows a bicycle (Toucan crossing), otherwise walk it across. • It is advised to make sure your bike is well maintained and fits you. • Ensure your brakes are good • Fit a bell

11. Quiz Here’s a quick little quiz to see if you’ve been paying attention!!

12. Question 1 • Which is the correct combination of lights on a bike for cycling at night? • White front, red rear, red rear reflector • Red front, white rear reflector, red rear • Red reflector front, white and red on rear A B C

13. Question 2 • Why do you need to wear a waterproof when cycling in the rain? • To keep warm • You lose more heat when wet • To look cool A B C

14. Question 3 • Why do cars take longer to stop on wet roads? • Less friction • They don’t • More friction A B C

15. Question 4 • What is a helmet generally made from? • Polyethylene • Polycarbonate • Polystyrene A B C

16. Question 5 • What does this sign mean? • Cyclists only • No Cycling • Walk with bike A B C

17. Question 6 • What does a triangle sign do? • Give instructions • Give Warnings • Give Information A B C

18. Question 7 • How many highway code rules are there for cyclists? • 23 • 25 • 24 A B C

19. Question 8 • Can you cycle on pavements? • Yes • No • Sometimes A B C

20. Question 9 • Can you cycle over a toucan crossing? • Yes • No • Maybe A B C

21. Question 10 • Do you need to wear a helmet? • Yes • No • Maybe A B C

22. Question 11 • Why do you need to wear a helmet? • To look cool • To protect your head • You don’t need to A B C

23. Question 12 • Which of the following should you not do when cycling in the wet? • Slow down • Ride through deep puddles • Look ahead A B C

24. Wrong Wrong! Try again! Qn. 1 Qn. 2 Qn. 3 Qn. 4 Qn. 5 Qn. 6 Qn. 10 Qn. 7 Qn. 8 Qn. 9 Qn. 11 Qn. 12

25. Correct Correct! Next Question Qn. 1 Qn. 2 Qn. 3 Qn. 4 Qn. 5 Qn. 6 Qn. 10 Qn. 7 Qn. 8 Qn. 9 Qn. 11 Qn. 12

26. Well done! You’ve passed the Theory side of the cycling badge Next step is to plan and do a 40km bike ride. We will do this after New Year.