Biking Instructional Padlet by Erin Caldwell https://padlet.com/ce26641/pjasgxxkazeqyrd1 A beginners guide to biking en-us 2020-10-29 15:16:00 UTC 2020-10-31 18:15:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f6b5-2640.png ABC check ce26641 https://padlet.com/ce26641/pjasgxxkazeqyrd1/wish/873676267 Air

Brake (squeeze the brake
levers and you should have about a finger width between your fingers and the stopping of the brake)

Chain (well lubricated and not twisted, check by pedaling the pedals backwards for sound and smooth).]]> 2020-10-29 15:43:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ce26641/pjasgxxkazeqyrd1/wish/873676267 Air Valves (schrader vs presta) ce26641 https://padlet.com/ce26641/pjasgxxkazeqyrd1/wish/873689378
  • Presta valve skinner, and tapered at the top, made out of all metal, cap and compressible valve 
  • Schrader wider and shorter, usually covered in rubber, same value used on car tires as well
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  • Check the wall of tires to see the min/max PSI pounds per square inch.
  • Use an air pump and attach air pump valve to bike valve, and use full pumps to fill up to the min PSI.

    • ]]>     2020-10-29 15:51:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ce26641/pjasgxxkazeqyrd1/wish/873715394     Adjusting the Seatpost ce26641 https://padlet.com/ce26641/pjasgxxkazeqyrd1/wish/873739284 Quick release lever next to the saddle post (or you will have to use a tool to unscrew the seat)
    Move the seat up or down so that the seat is at hip height when standing next to the bike, close the quick release lever. 
    Make sure the saddle (what you sit on) is facing forwards and even. ]]>     2020-10-29 15:56:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ce26641/pjasgxxkazeqyrd1/wish/873739284     ce26641 https://padlet.com/ce26641/pjasgxxkazeqyrd1/wish/873746060 2020-10-29 15:58:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ce26641/pjasgxxkazeqyrd1/wish/873746060 Bike Hand Signals ce26641 https://padlet.com/ce26641/pjasgxxkazeqyrd1/wish/875489027 These indicate to other people on the trail behind you what direction you are planning to go. Look at the photo below to determine your desired direction!]]> 2020-10-30 02:54:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ce26641/pjasgxxkazeqyrd1/wish/875489027 Planning a ride: distance, terrain, what to bring, what to know ce26641 https://padlet.com/ce26641/pjasgxxkazeqyrd1/wish/875499087
  • Distance: Know your limits;how much do you want to work?, make sure you have energy for a round trip. Plan ahead for what trails you want to take.
  • Terrain: Know your surroundings: look at local guides, use GPS, and pictures for reference to know what kind of terrain (gravel/ loose rocks, sand, dirt, concrete, etc.) you will be biking on. 
  • What to bring: Small bag to hold phone in case of emergency, small first aid kit, sunscreen, wallet and keys. Water bottle (if your bike has a bottle holder, otherwise put in the bag), small snack if you are going for a longer ride, extra inner tube incase of flat. And of course, A HELMET. 
  • What to know: check weather before ride (don’t want to get stuck in rain or hot, hot sun!), make sure the trail is available, know the rules of the road, hand signals, be aware of other people around you as you bike.

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  • Same rules that cars fallow 
  • Stop at lights
  • Yield when needed
  • Look before turning
  • Be predictable

    • ]]>     2020-10-30 03:03:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ce26641/pjasgxxkazeqyrd1/wish/875500304     Different types of Bikes ce26641 https://padlet.com/ce26641/pjasgxxkazeqyrd1/wish/875501802 Road Bike 
    Mountain Bike (Full suspension, Hardtail)
    Gravel Bike
    Fat Tire
    Hybrid Bike
    Foldable Bike
    E-Bikes
    Time Trial (TT) Bike
    Fixed Gear Bike 


    ]]>     2020-10-30 03:04:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ce26641/pjasgxxkazeqyrd1/wish/875501802     Different types of Biking Pursuits ce26641 https://padlet.com/ce26641/pjasgxxkazeqyrd1/wish/875501974 Mountain Biking
    BMX
    Racing 
    Road biking
    Tandem Biking


    ]]>     2020-10-30 03:05:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ce26641/pjasgxxkazeqyrd1/wish/875501974     Fixing a Flat Tire ce26641 https://padlet.com/ce26641/pjasgxxkazeqyrd1/wish/875505031
  • Tools needed: tire levers, air pump, new inner tube or patch kit
  • Flip the bike upside down to make easier
  • Make sure bike is in lowest gear 
  • Remove wheel with tire
  • Use Tire levers to remove tube from rim 
  • Inspect tire for damage
  • Pinch flat=snake bike, Puncture=pin hole
  • Slightly inflate new inner tube and insert back to the rim starting with the valve stem
  • Once installed, pump air back into the tires
  • Coninue your ride! 

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