Ferguson Pilot B.I.K.E.* Project
* Bicycling Is Kind to the Environment
Promoting Bicycling Transportation

Prepared by Martin Pion, Conservion
Created August 2001; Updated May 21, 2006

ROAD I COURSE CONTENTS

N.B. The material listed below is not necessarily presented in this order, nor is it an exhaustive list of everything covered.

The Bicycle

Bicycle Parts Identification
Bicycle Language - Learning the Lingo
Bicycle Selection
Adjusting Your Bicycle
(Frame)
Saddle height
Saddle tilt
Fore/aft saddle position
Handlebar stem
Saddle
Handlebars
Brake position
Toe Clips/Clipless Pedals
Cranks
Pre-ride Safety Check - ABC Quick Check
Tools for the Road and Workshop
Tire Repair
Understanding Gears
Adjusting Derailleurs
Adjusting Brakes
Bicycle Clothing and Equipment
Helmet Fit, Bicycling Gloves, Bicycling Shoes, Water Bottle, Security System
Bicycle Handling Basics
Scanning and Signaling
Principles of Traffic Law*
First Come, First Served
Drive on the Right-hand-side of the Roadway
Yielding to Crossing Traffic
Yielding when Changing Lanes
Speed Positioning
Intersection Positioning *Five Basic Cycling Principles:

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Bicycling in Traffic

Lane Position Rule
Intersections - Turn Lane Rule
Changing Lanes Safely
Emergency Maneuvers
Rock Dodge
Panic Stop
Instant Turn
Bicycle Accident Avoidance

Road Hazards
Dogs and Children
Wind Blasts
Railroad Tracks and Surface Defects
Riding Enjoyment
Shifting Smoothly and Cadence
Nutrition Basics and Energy Output
Ride Etiquette

Group Riding

Educating Motorists

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