Flying wheels Biking 101

Welcome to a new year of Bike club. We are going to go over a few quick reminders to get our year started off right. In this packet you will find the basics of our rules, state laws Fitting your bike, bike ABC’s , community resources and more. You may wish to keep this to refer back to at a later time.

Club Safety rules

1. Helmets are mandatory. No helmet, NO RIDING!2. When riding you can be no more than 2 bike lengths from any other member in your

"GROUP".3. Positive Speaking Only- Treating ourselves and others with respect.4. No touching with hands, feet or other objects including your bike.5. Listen to, and follow adult’s directions at first request.6. Stay and ride to the right and do not cross intersections without adult leader.

Helmet Head, Anyone?

OK, there's helmet head (temporary) and then there's nonhelmet head (definitely ugly and quite often permanent — as in "dead"). Wearing a bike helmet is a must if you value your life. That's why in many states, wearing a helmet is the law. Many bike accidents involve an injury to the head, and a crash could mean permanent brain damage or death for a person who doesn't wear one while riding.

A helmet should:

sit level and firmly, but comfortably, on your head and not be tilted forward, backward, or sideways

have strong, wide straps that form a "Y" just under the ear and fasten snugly under the chin — when you open your mouth, the helmet should pull down a bit

be tight enough (with straps fastened) that sudden pulling or twisting does not cause the helmet to move around on your head

always be fastened while you are riding never be worn over a bandana, baseball cap, or anything else that could cause it to shift in

a crash

****After taking a serious hit, helmets lose their capacity to absorb shock. If you ever have a fall and hit any surface hard with the helmet, immediately replace the helmet****

Riding Safely: The Rules of the Road

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Utah Cycling Laws

A "Bicycle" means every device propelled by human power by feet or hands acting upon pedals or cranks, with seat for the operator, and wheels 14 inches or greater in diameter. Bicycle includes an electric assisted bicycle (41-6a-102).

Your bicycle is considered a vehicle and you have the same rights and are subject to the same provisions as the operator of any other vehicle (41-6a-1102). This includes obeying traffic signals (41-6a-305), stop and yield signs (41-6a-902), and all other official traffic control devices (41-6a-208).

Ride in the same direction as traffic (41-6a-1105). Ride as far to the right as practicable except when (41-6a-1105): Passing another bike or vehicle, Preparing to turn left, Going straight through an intersection past a right-turn-only lane, Avoiding unsafe conditions on the right-hand edge of the roadway, traveling in a lane too narrow to safely ride side-by-side with another vehicle. Ride no more than two abreast and then only if you would not impede traffic (41-6a-1105). In some instances where an off-roadway bike path has been provided, you may be directed by an

official traffic control device to use the path rather than the roadway (41-6a-1105). To make a left turn, you have two options as a bicyclist: Use the left turn lane or two-way left turn lane in the same manner required of motor vehicles (41-

6a-801): or Staying on the right side of the roadway, ride through the intersecting roadway to the far corner and

stop. After it is safe and legal to do so, cross going in the new direction, continuing to travel on the right side of the roadway (41-6a-1108).

Always signal your intention to turn right or left, change lanes, or stop at least two seconds before doing so (41-6a-804). You do not have to maintain a continuous signal if you need your hand to control the bike. Once stopped in a designated turn lane you are not required to signal again before turning (41-6a-1109).

The acceptable hand signals are: Left turn - left hand and arm extended horizontally; Right turn - left hand and arm extended upward or right hand and arm extended horizontally; and Stop or decrease speed - left hand and arm extended downward (41-6a-804). Motorists may not pass within 3-feet of a moving bicycle. Motorists may not attempt to distract a

bicyclists (41-6a-705.5). You are required to have a white headlight, red taillight or reflector, and side reflectors, all visible

for at least 500 feet (41-6a-1114) any time you ride earlier than a half hour before sunrise, later than a half hour after sunset, or whenever it is otherwise difficult to make out vehicles 1000 feet away (41-6a-1603).

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You must have brakes capable of stopping you within 25 feet from a speed of 10 miles per hour on dry, level, clean pavement (41-6a-1113).

You cannot have a siren or whistle on your bike (41-6a-1113). You may park your bike on a sidewalk along a roadway anywhere it is not expressly prohibited or

where it would impede pedestrian or traffic movement. You may also park your bike on the roadway anywhere parking is allowed as long as you are parked within 12 inches of the curb or edge of roadway (41-6a-1402) and your bike does not block any legally parked motor vehicles. Your bike does not have to be parallel to the curb, but may be parked at any angle to the curb (41-6a-1107).

A peace officer may at any time upon reasonable cause to believe that your bicycle is unsafe or not equipped as required by, or that its equipment is not in proper adjustment or repair, require you to stop and submit the bicycle to an inspection and a test as appropriate (41-6a-1110).

Always yield to pedestrians and give an audible signal when overtaking them. Use care and safe speeds to avoid collisions. Never ride where bicycles are prohibited (41-6a-1106).

Never carry more people on your bike than it was designated and equipped to handle; though, as an adult, you may carry a child securely attached to you in a back pack or sling (41-6a-1103).

While cycling, never attach yourself or your bike to any vehicle moving on the highway (41-6a-1104).

Never race bicycles on the highway except in events approved by state or local authorities (41-6a-1111).

Do not carry any package, bundle, or article that prevents using both hands to control your bike. You must have at least one hand on the handlebars at all times (41-6a-1112).

Stop at all stop signs and obey red lights just as cars do. Take special care at intersections. It's a good idea to walk your bike across busy intersections using the crosswalk and following traffic signals.

If you're cycling with friends, ride single file. Never change direction or change lanes without first looking behind you and using the correct hand

signals. That way everyone knows where you're going. Use your left arm for all hand signals. To indicate you're making a left turn, hold your arm straight out to the left; to indicate a right turn, bend your elbow, holding your arm up in an "L" shape; and before you stop, bend your elbow, pointing your arm downward in an upside down "L" shape.

WHAT TO WEAR

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Helmet

Wear a properly fitted helmet

Make sure that the helmet fits on top of the head

and is parallel to the ground

After a crash or impact on your helmet, it should

be replaced

Everyday Clothes

You don’t have to wear special cycling gear in

order to ride a bike, everyday clothes work just

fine. We ask you to wear your club tee-shirt If your bike doesn’t have a chain guard, you can

keep your pants away from the chain by rolling

up your pant leg or using a leg band

Tight, close fit keeps fabrics from rubbing your

skin and causing irritation

Bike shorts should be worn alone or under

another pair of lightweight shorts

Cold Weather

Wear layers

Gloves and ear warmers are particularly helpful

Rain

Wear bright colors and reflective gear

Waterproof jacket and pants

Night

Wear bright colors and reflective gear

Long Rides

Jerseys help pull moisture away from your skin

and have pockets on the back for food, tools, and

money

Cycling shorts offer cushioning

Bike gloves help distribute pressure across your

palms

Changing Directions

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Bicyclists must signal their intentions to stop or turn. The proper signals are made with the left arm as follows:

A right turn may be signaled with the right arm. The signals do not have to be given continuously if both hands are needed to control the bicycle.

Bicyclists may make left turns as either motorists or pedestrians do. To make a pedestrian left turn, the bicyclist should continue straight across the intersecting road, obey the traffic signals, turn left at the corner, and proceed as usual. Bicyclists may also dismount and walk in the crosswalks of the two intersecting roads. If traffic control devices specify the method of crossings, these directions must be followed. Please refer to the examples shown here:

BASIC BIKE CHECK(JUST REMEMBER: ABC QUICK CHECK)

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A is for Air

o Inflate tires to the pressure listed on the side of the tire

o Use a pressure gauge to insure proper pressure

o Check for damage on tired and replace if damaged

B is for Brakes

Inspect pads for wear; replace is there is less than ¼" of pad left

Check pad adjustment; make sure they do not rub the tire

Look to see that you can fit your thumb between the brake lever handlebar when the brakes are squeezed

all the way

C is for cranks and chain

o Pull your cranks away from the bike – if they are loose, tighten the bolt

o Check your that your chain is free of rust and gunk

Quick is for quick releases

o Make sure your quick releases are all closed

o They should all be pointing to the back of the bike, so that they don’t get caught on anything

Check is for check it over

o Take a quick ride to check that it is working properly

BIKE COMFORTFrame Size

Frame size is important for comfort and cannot be adjusted

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When standing over a straight tube, there should be 1" to 2" between you and the frame for a road bike

and 3" to 4" on a mountain/hybrid

On a step-through bike, your leg should be slightly bent when the pedal is pushed down all the way Steps to Fitting a Bike Frame:

• Straddle the bike and stand in front of the seat• Lift the front and rear wheels off of the ground until it touches you• If it is a road bike, there should be 1-2 inches between the tires and the ground• For a mountain or hybrid bike, there should s be 3-4 inchesAnother way to test the fit of a frame: When you’re sitting on the bike and one pedal is pushed all the way down, there should be a slight bend in your knee.

Seat Height

While seated, you should have a slight bend in your knee when the pedal is pushed sown all the way

Beginners may want their seat a bit lower for comfort and security

Seat Angle

The seat should be tilted no more than five degrees up or down

Handlebars

Handlebar setup is a personal preference; higher for comfort, lower for performance

Seat Design

Seats come in gender specific as well as comfort and performance models

If you hurt after you and your bike shop adjust it a few times, try a new one

Explore your choices; your seat should not hurt you or cause numbness

Outfitting your bike1. Headlightc) NiteRider

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If you're going to commute regularly, you need a good front light for your bicycle. These should be white with a steady or flashing beam. Particularly if you ride in urban areas, the reason to have a front light is to make you visible to motorists, rather than trying to illuminate your way.

2. Tail Lights(c) Blackburn

Just as important as the white light on the front of your bike is a red one on the back. Most offer several blinking patterns - steady, continuous flash, random, etc., -- to give you and your bike visibility from the rear to approaching motorists and others from a long way off.

Most tail lights run on either one or two AA batteries, and last for several hundred hours. These red blinkie lights can either be mounted to your seat post or rack; or else clipped on to your backpack or belt.

3. Water Bottles / Water Bottle Holders

A water bottle holder is the best and most common way of carrying water long distances, you may even want to fit a second or third one on your frame. Alternatively you may consider using water bladders in a backpack or saddlebag.

5. Basic Bike Tools(c) Park Tools

A basic set of tools will keep you going even if you have minor breakdown along the way. We're not talking here about the full collection that they use down at the bike shop. Really all you need is a multi-tool and a couple of tire levers. You can create this assortment yourself, or pick up something, which features hex wrenches, tire levers, a patch kit, a straight blade screwdriver and small adjustable wrench, in a small tool wallet.

6. Frame Pump(c) Blackburn

Whether you carry a patch kit or spare tube, if your tire goes flat, you will need to find a way to get air back into it. That's where a nice little pump comes in. Usually clamped to your frame, these mighty little dudes will put enough air in your tire to get you back on your way.

7. Spare Tube(c) Oskay/Flickr.

When riding day in and day out on your commute, by far the most likely problem you'll have with your bike is a flat tire. So bring along another tube specific to your bike. They are fairly compact, easy to change out, and you'll be back riding in no time. Never changed a flat tire?

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8 Bike Lock

The best way to protect your bike is to have a good U-lock and lock where there are lots of people around. Cable locks are easily cut and are highly discouraged. You should always use a U-lock to secure your frame, and a cable to protect your wheels, if desired. When locking to an object, make sure it's securely in the ground.

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Contact Us

Joan GouldingBike club Adviser room #115jgoulding@spectrumcharter.org

Club website link

http://spectrumflyingwheels.weebly.com/ NSL Secondary School 665 N. Cutler DriveNorth Salt Lake, UT 84054 Phone: 801-936-0318Fax: 801-936-0209

BICYCLE COLLECTIVE - COMMUNITY BIKE SHOPSTHE COMMUNITY BIKE SHOP LOCATIONS ARE THE TOOLS THAT THE COLLECTIVE USES TO FULFILL OUR MISSION STATEMENT.

At these locations bikes are used bikes are donated, refurbished by volunteers learning how to work on bikes, and then redistributed through our Bikes for Goodwill Organizations referral program. Donations of kids bikes and the Community Bike Shops are also used for our Earn-a-Bike programs and holiday bike drives.

Last but not least, we open the Community Bike Shops up to the public for DIY nights, where people personal projects like buying a bike (or volunteering for a bike), finding parts, or getting help working on a bike abound.

SLC Community Bike Shop

2312 S. West Temple

Salt Lake City, UT 84115

(Near 2100 S TRAX Stop)

801-FAT-BIKE

Times to Buy Bikes / Parts or Get DIY Help (Personal Projects):

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Saturday, Sunday: Noon - 7:00 pm

Times to Buy Bikes / Parts or Get DIY Help for Women Only:

Wednesdays: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Times for Volunteer / Community Service (NO Personal Projects):

Monday - Friday: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm (Call for an Appointment)

Monday Night: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm (Free Park Tool School Classes)

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Ogden Community Bike Shop936 E. 28th Street

no shop phone currently, the best way to reach us is via facebook or email

Times to Buy Bikes / Parts or Get DIY Help (Personal Projects):

Currently closed for rennovation

Times for Volunteer / Community Service (NO Personal Projects):

Call for an Appointment

Provo Community Bike Shop49 North 1100 West #2

Provo, UT 84601

no shop phone currently, come visit! or email us:

provobicyclecollective@gmail.com

Times to Buy Bikes / Parts or Get DIY Help (Personal Projects):

Thursday: 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Friday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday: 10:00am - 3:00 pm

Times for Volunteer / Community Service (NO Personal Projects):

Call for an Appointment

Earn A Bike is a rigorous six week introductory bike mechanics course offered for free to anyone ages 6-18. Each class is 1.5 hours long, twice a week, totaling 18 solid hours of instructional time. Upon graduation, students earn their own bicycle to keep and ride with pride.

Walk into an EAB class and you will meet students that reflect the diversity of Salt Lake City: recently immigrated youth, institutionalized youth, homeless youth from all over the Mountain West, and youth from the Avenues - all in the same class, learning together, sharing experiences and skills. Achievements in the classroom translate into a Salt Lake City that is not only cleaner, healthier and safer through riding bicycles, but also empowering marginalized communities with skills, information, and experiences that improve the trajectory of their lives for the betterment of the entire community.

Contact us about fall class schedule openings!

For further infomation, check our our presentation. Contact program coordinator Catharine Scott with any questions or to enroll a student.