It was really good to learn how to make sure our helmets fit properly.
Some tips they gave us were:
* Use the dial at the back of the helmet to make sure it fits tightly enough. (When you shake your head it shouldn't fall off.)
* There should be a 2 finger gap from the top of your helmet to your brows.
* The straps on the side should form the letter 'Y'
* The strap under our chin shouldn't be too tight, you should be able to fit 1-2 fingers in the gap.
We also learned how to do a 4 point bike check.
To do this you have to check the brakes, reflector lights, tyres, and wheel bearings.
They provided each of us with a mountain bike and helmet to ride during the 2 sessions. This was the fun part! We had the opportunity to practice hand signals. We had so much fun riding through the obstacle courses and learn through playing different games.
Although some of us had already done this before it is always good to have a refresher!
Hi Te Wako Ako. We like how you told us about what you did with Bigfoot Bikes. Your tips are very positive and will help us be safe. This reminds us of riding our own bikes on the courts or at home. Maybe next time you could make a video to show us how to ride safely. From Room 12 at May Road School.
ReplyDeleteHi my name is Imran I love the the bikes you are riding, they are really colourful. next time edit the picture it reminds me of when I took a picture of me riding bikes.
ReplyDeleteHi my name is Hemi! you make me want to ride the bikes. I love the school that you are at it is cool, keep up the amazing work!
ReplyDeletehi I am Layla from Ahipara school. Wow!that looks so fun riding on those Big Foot bikes it makes me want to ride one. I like the photos keep up the fun!.
ReplyDeleteHi my name is Ashlyn and I am from Ahipara school. You guys are so lucky to have Big Foot bikes come in to your school for two weeks. It looks so much fun. I wish we could do that at our school. I hope you had a great time. Keep up the good work!
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