BICYCLE DAY Cardinal Shelter Tuesday, August 4, 2015 Kelly Sedlak, Assistant Superintendent NOTE: THERE IS A TIME CHANGE IN THE 2015 JUDGING SCHEDULE. Judging times will begin at 9:00 am and the last judging time will begin at noon. GENERAL GUIDELINES 1. Age of Participants: 4-H age unless noted in specific class guidelines 2. Participation Guidelines: Counties may be represented by a maximum of two participants in each class. No individual may participate in more than one class. The clock trophy winner of any class in 2014 is not eligible to participate in the same class in 2015. Awards will be presented at approximately 3:00 p.m. in the Youth Center. Judges will preside over the event and their decision will be final. The contest is designed to be practical demonstration and an attempt has been made to simulate operating condition. 3. Type of Evaluation: All participants must compete the following: Personal interview Parts ID Bicycle Inspection Bicycle Rider Skill course (Could be up to 4 skill areas: double obstacle test, double zig-zag obstacle, turning around, and figure 8 steering) The points-off system will be used with penalty points given for errors. The winning contestant will be the one with the lowest score. FOR THE DESIGN OF EACH RIDER SKILL COURSE PLEASE SEE FOLLOWING PAGES! 4. Participant MUST bring: Registration information provided to you by your County 4-H Educator. Completed project book showing involvement in and progress toward completion of their project goals. All participants are required to provide their own bicycle and properly fitted bicycle helmet to wear during the skill course activity. CLASSES J-1 Bicycling For Fun (ages 11 & younger) J-2 Bicycling For Fun (ages 12 & older) J-3 Wheels In Motion (ages 11 & younger) J-4 Wheels in Motion (ages 12 & older) AWARDS AND SPONSORS 1. All participants will receive a participation award sponsored by the Ohio State Fair. 2. The top 20% of each class will receive Outstanding of the Day awards sponsored by Friends of 4-H, Conservation Tillage Conference, and Nikki and Bill Conklin 3. One clock trophy will be presented to the top individual in each class.
2014 CLASS WINNERS (are not eligible to participate in the same class in 2015) J- 1 Bicycling For Fun Catelyn Cox, Coshocton Co. J- 2 Bicycling For Fun Hannah Benson, Fairfield Co. J- 3 Wheels In Motion Jarret Baldanado, Wood Co. J- 4 Wheels In Motion Corey McBurney, Monroe Co. Previous participants in the National Youth Engineering Challenge are not eligible to participate again in the same project area. 4-H ENGINEERING BICYCLE DAY PARTICIPATION SCHEDULE NOTE A CHANGE IN TIMES- Please report to the registration desk 15 minutes before your county is scheduled. 9:00 a.m.: Allen, Ashland, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Coshocton, Crawford Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Hocking, Holmes, Knox, Licking, Logan, Madison, Marion, Miami, Montgomery, Morrow, Muskingum, Pickaway, Perry, Richland, Ross, Shelby, Union, Vinton, Wyandot 10:30 a.m.: Athens, Auglaize, Belmont, Butler, Carroll, Clermont, Darke, Erie, Guernsey, Hamilton, Hancock, Harrison, Henry, Highland, Huron, Jackson, Lorain, Medina, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Paulding, Pike, Portage, Preble, Seneca, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas, Warren, Wayne, Wood 12:00 p.m.: Adams, Ashtabula, Brown, Columbiana, Cuyahoga, Defiance, Fulton, Gallia, Geauga, Jefferson, Lake, Lawrence, Lucas, Mahoning, Meigs, Mercer, Ottawa, Scioto, Trumbull, Williams Putnam, Sandusky, Van Wert, Washington The exact schedule of participation will depend on the number reporting at any one time. Persons in charge will attempt to give a more definite schedule at the time of registration.
Sample Bicycle Skill Test 1 - Double obstacle test Purpose: To determine the rider's ability to gauge limited space on a straight line. Diagram: 5 inches 5 feet Procedure: From a riding start, the rider slowly maneuvers between the pairs of obstacles without either tire touching any obstacle. When the rider has gone the entire distance, he or she turns and repeats the performance in the opposite direction. Scoring: No. Times Penalty Points 1. Having either tire touch an obstacle x2 2. Touching foot to ground x5 3. Not passing between every pair of obstacles x5 4. Skidding wheel x5 5. Using brake excessively x5 6. Expending an excessive amount of energy x3 Total number of penalty points
Sample Bicycle Skill Test 2 - Double zig-zag obstacle test Purpose: To test the rider's ability to gauge limited space on a zig-zag line. Diagram: Procedure: From a riding start, the cyclist zig-zags at a slow rate of speed between the pairs of obstacles without either tire touching an obstacle. When the rider has traveled the entire distance, he or she turns and repeats the performance in the opposite direction. Scoring: No. Times Penalty Points 1. Having either tire touch an obstacle x2 2. Touching foot to ground x5 3. Not passing between every pair of obstacles x5 4. Skidding wheel x5 5. Using brake excessively x5 6. Expending an excessive amount of energy x3 Total number of penalty points
Sample Bicycle Skill Test 3 - Turning around Purpose: To have the rider demonstrate the ability to turn around easily and smoothly within a limited area. Diagram: 24 feet 12 feet Procedure: The rider travels along the left side of the 12-foot lane, turns clockwise and goes in the opposite direction. Rider then goes along the right side of the lane and turns counterclockwise giving proper signals for all turns. Scoring: No. Times Penalty Points 1. Touching foot to ground x5 2. Failure to give signals x5 3. Improper signals given x5 4. Touching any border line with wheels x10 5. Off course x5 6. Failure to make smooth and easy turns x5 7. Using brakes excessively x5 Total number of penalty points
Sample Bicycle Skill Test 4 - Figure eight steering Purpose: To evaluate the rider's ability in steering and balance. Diagram: Procedure: Scoring: The rider takes a moving start with both hands on the handlebars and makes three complete figure eights. The riding lane is 12 inches wide. Penalty No. Times Points 1. Touching foot to ground x5 2. Not using both hands on the handle bars x5 3. Having either tire touch any border line x2 4. Off course x5 5. Using brakes excessively x5 6. Expending an excessive amount of energy x5 Total number of penalty points
Incorrect x5 = Penalty Points Name If two parts to answer, each worth 2.5 points County Exhibitor Number SAMPLE BICYCLE PARTS IDENTIFICATION Instructions All Contestants: a) Write the tag number on the line to the left of the most correct name for each part. b) Give other information (size, position, type, etc.) where space is provided after a word(s). Axle Axle Nut Axle Wrench Bearing Bearing Cone Bearing Race Bearing Set Wrench Bell Brace Brake Arm Brake Caliper Brake Lever Brake Pad Brake Shoe Cable Cable Carrier Chain Chain Stay Crank Crank Arm Crank Hanger Derailleur Down Tube Dust Cap Fender (Mud Guard) Fender Support Bracket Frame Front Fork Gear Cluster Grip Handlebar Handlebar Stem Head Tube (Head Set) Horn Hub Jockey Wheel Light Mirror Pedal Pivot Bolt Quick Release Nut Rear Frame Fork Reflector Saddle Seat Clamp Seat Post Seat Post Clamp Seat Stay Seat Tube Shifting Lever Spoke Spoke Wrench Sprocket Stand Tension Roller Tire Top Tube Tube, Tire Valve Core Valve Stem Cap Wheel Rim
Name County Number 4-H BICYCLE CONTEST SAMPLE SAFETY INSPECTION (Each item counts 5 points except helmet) HELMET: NO YES REAR WHEEL: (Cont.) NO YES Rider wearing an approved Helmet (50 pts) Tire properly inflated? Tire tread in good condition? SIZE: Wheel centered in fork? Driver straddle frame with both feet PEDALS: on ground? Driver straighten leg when seated on Pedal bearing properly adjusted? Saddle with on heel on low pedal? Pedals intact and tight? Seat post at least 2 inches in frame? Pedal treads intact and tight? Seat (saddle) level and tight? CHAIN: HANDLEBARS: Chain tension correct (3/8-1/2 in play)? In line with wheel and symmetrical? Sprocket teeth fit properly? Adjusted to height below driver s Chain in good condition? shoulder level? If multi-speed bike, does gear change Tightly fitted, horizontally and vertically? operate properly? Tubing ends plugged? Grips in place and tight? BRAKES: FRAME: Brakes operate properly? Are all tubes in line without bends If Hand Brake: Or kinks? Cable taut, without frayed ends? Brake Shoes tight? FRONT WHEEL: 3/16 inch of rubber on shoe? Calipers properly centered Wheels run true, side to side, and round? Hand span for handlebar brake correct Are all spokes in place and properly tuned? for individual? Rim free from dents or kinks Wheel bearing properly adjusted? OTHER EQUIPMENT: Tire properly seated on rim? Tire properly inflated? Saddle tight and in good condition? Tire tread in good condition? All reflectors in place and in good Wheel centered in fork? condition? REAR WHEEL: Audible warning device? Wheel runs true, side to side and round? If Equipped for Night Riding Are all spokes in place and properly tuned? Rim free from dents or kinks? Front and rear lights operate? Wheel bearing properly adjusted? The lights of proper type? Tire properly seated on rim? Special remarks by Inspector (deficiencies to be corrected) Number of No Answers X5 = Total Score