Supervision

• In-the-area supervision is recommended following initial skill instruction and after all safety concerns have been emphasized.
• Leaders/Supervisors should have background skills and knowledge in cycling skill development and bike repair.
• Suggested ratio of supervisors to students is:
  • 1:15 ratio (Grades 6-12)

Instructional Considerations

• Correct positioning on bicycle should be taught.
• Rules outlined in current provincial legislation must be reviewed and followed.
• An initial riding pretest, with safety emphasized, should be passed before leaving school property.
• A record of students and should be left in the school with an appropriate person.
• Teachers should use a buddy system when appropriate.
• Students must not wear audio devices with earphones.
• Racing should not be done as an in-class activity.

Equipment/Facilities

• Students should do a safety inspection of bicycle before each use.
• Correctly-fitting approved bicycle helmets must be worn, i.e., CSA, Snell, or CPSC. It is the law in Alberta that all bicyclists under the age of 18 wear an approved bicycle helmet.
• Teacher should carry a bicycle tool repair kit.
• Ensure permission of landowner is obtained for off-road routes.
• Students should be provided with clear directions and a map of the route.
• Open-toed shoes or sandals should not be worn.