TEEN BICYCLE CULTURE AND ADVOCACY CAPTURED IN HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL NATIONAL CONFERENCE 1
INTRODUCTIONS MODERATOR Victoria Custodio, MPH, Project Coordinator, California Safe Route to School Technical Assistance Resource Center SPEAKERS Daniella Alcedo, Pomona Valley Bicycle Coalition Tana Ball, Executive Director, Youth Educational Sports, Inc. Jim Shanman, Founder, Walk n Rollers 2
WHY REACH TEENS WITH BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN EDUCATION More young adults are choosing bicycling instead of driving. Americans age 16-34 are driving less due to the high cost of driving, and a greater interest in personal fitness and environmental stewardship. At the same time, in California, bicycle injury collisions have increased by 11.6% from 2003-2005 to 2008-2010. The most recent 3-year period for which the California Department of Public Health has nonfatal hospitalization data indicates that 15-19 year olds have the highest rates of hospitalization due to injuries sustained as a bicycling. The need for targeted intervention is clear! 3
WHY REACH TEENS WITH BICYCLE EDUCATION New Teen Culture: Fixed Gear Bikes Mid-Night Rides Scavenger Rides Best place to reach teens is at school and to create program sustainability! We hope that the participants take from this Session a new approach and avenue to reach teens; by providing a healthy life-skill activity; educate safe road behavior and future adult bicycle advocates; all the while appealing to their found culture.. 4
Ten good reasons why bicycling should be a sport offered as a Physical Education Unit: 1. Bicycling needs a safe venue to practice the sport instead of learning the sport on the streets. 2. Bicycling is a life sport that any individual can actively participate in for the rest of their lives. 3. Bicycling is the only sport that is a form of transportation for either short to long distances. 4. Bicycling can prevent and reduce youth obesity. 5. Bicycling is a physically friendly sport, low impact, good for developing young bodies. 6. Bicycling is the best cross training for other popular cardiovascular school sports. 7. Bicycling is a sport that ranges from recreation for the whole family to Olympic competition. 8. Bicycling is an alternative to driving a car. 9. Bicycling is an effective alternative to high gas prices from driving a car and will improve air quality. 10.Bicycling can use existing school facilities to stage practices and competition/tournaments. 5
YES-BIKE CURRICULUM GUIDE YES-BIKE PRESENTATION, YES-BIKE SKILLS COURSE & YES-BIKE TRACK DRILL & RACES Proven program history in high schools Presentation: Bicycle Safety 101 - a power point presentation uses bicycle traffic safety questions, incentives, and causing interaction. Students are also invited to do the Field Activities and enter a raffle for a new fixie bicycle with a helmet and a lock. Field Activities: YES-BIKE Skills Course Hands-on Fun designed to practice motor skills and techniques required for riding bicycles. YES-BIKE Track Drill & Races Riding in traffic and beginning competition. 6
YES-BIKE LOCATIONS Presentation Auditorium, classroom, gym, multipurpose room. As long as there is a screen, projector, audio system Field Activities outside training locations YES-BIKE Skills Course asphalt space, such as outdoor basketball courts YES-BIKE Track Drills and Races running track and/or create a grass track 7
EDUCATIONAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT YES-BIKE CURRICULUM GUIDE : How to start a program, present a workshop, conduct field activities, beginning competition, includes Special Needs Student and outreach. With training, the Physical Education Coaches will continue to teach YES-Bike Curriculum using the Guide. Field Equipment: Course markers: Cones, chalk, plunger heads, tennis balls, etc. Bike Fleet: 25 bicycles, 30 helmets, and support equipment 8
YES-BIKE WORKSHOP PRESENTATION Audience Demonstration: 9
HOW TO TALK WITH TEENS : Show a common interest Be honest, respectful and talk to them on the same level Don t talk down or to, but with teens Get their attention incentives Their voice counts via a survey to gauge behavior change Teens need activities with goals to keep them engaged; such as group riders, community rides and teen advocacy beyond the classroom. Physical Education Coaches can talk with teens 10
What are the three examples of bikeways created specially for bicycles? (hint: bike ) A. Lane, path, & sharrows C. Path, trail & track B. Avenue, street & road D. Road, path & sidewalk 8/14/2013 YES, Inc.
What are the three examples of bikeways created specially for bicycles? Bike Lane Bike Path Bike Sharrows A. Lane, path & sharrows 8/14/2013 YES, Inc.
How does the City of Pomona decide where to put bike lanes, paths & routes? A. By citizens asking for them B. Through a Bicycle Plan C. Municipal Codes on bicycles D. The State of California tells them 8/14/2013 YES, Inc.
How does the City of Pomona decide where to put bike lanes, paths & routes? A. By citizens asking for them & B. Through a Bicycle Plan 8/14/2013 YES, Inc.
What is the primary cause of crashes for which a bicyclist is killed? A. Traveling against traffic C. Failure to yield from a driveway (Darting Out) B. Left turn from right side of street D. Failure of bicycle to stop 8/14/2013 YES, Inc.
What is the primary cause of crashes for which a bicyclist is at killed? A. Traveling against traffic 8/14/2013 All are primary reasons for crashes caused by bicyclists) YES, Inc.
What is the primary type of crash involving a person riding a bicycle caused by a vehicle? A. Right hook or Left turn (car turns right or left) C. Opening car door B. Failure of the car to yield at a driveway D. Failure of the car to stop 8/14/2013 YES, Inc.
What is the primary type of crash involving a person riding a bicycle caused by a vehicle? A. Right hook or Left turn (car turns right or left) 8/14/2013 (A D are all leading types of crashes caused by a vehicle) YES, Inc.
SKILLS TO COMPETITION YES-BIKE SKILLS COURSE** ALL ARE PROGRESSIVE SKILLS, DRILLS & RACES! YES-BIKE Skills Course Overview: 1. Helmet Check 2. ABCs Bicycle Check 3. Starting and Stopping 4. Weave 5. Scanning Continues with Skills # 6 to 11 19
SKILLS TO COMPETITION YES-BIKE SKILLS COURSE ** YES-BIKE Skills Course Overview: 6. Single Handed 7. Buddy Riding 8. Figure 8 9. Pick-up 10. Slow Race 11. Traffic **YES-BIKE Skills Course is best taught by League of Cycling Instructors, USA Cycling Coaches and/or trained Physical Education Coaches 20
SKILLS TO COMPETITION YES-BIKE SKILLS COURSE S 1. Helmet Check 1. Covers Forehead 2. Strap making a V around ears 3. Chin strap tight only 1 to 2 fingers gap 2. ABCs Bicycle Check 1. Air 2. Brakes and Bars 3. Chain 4. Seat (Quick Release or Bolt) 21
SKILLS TO COMPETITION YES-BIKE SKILLS COURSE 3. Starting and Stopping Starting: A controlled strong start on a bicycle makes any activity to follow successful. Dominate foot on power pedal parallel to the down tube Both hands relaxed on handle bars Eyes-up looking to where you want to go Stopping: A controlled stop is a calculated move that has no hazards. Using both brakes come to a complete stop then put a foot down. After stopping then put a foot down. Do not look down. Do not drag feet on ground to stop 22
SKILLS TO COMPETITION YES-BIKE SKILLS COURSE 4. Weave The Weave helps a ride become familiar with the difference between steering and turning and how to use both. If using a Bike Fleet this helps the rider become familiar with the bike. Riders learn to slightly steer by turning the handle bars 23 At the same time move the head to shift the weight on the bicycle. (Demon straight) Look ahead of the bicycle to see what is coming next not in front of the front wheel 8/14/2013 YES, Inc.
SKILLS TO COMPETITION YES-BIKE SKILLS COURSE 5. Scanning / Straight Line Riding Anytime a rider will be required to look back behind them for other riders, cars, before making a safe turn. The rider will ride straight between the markers and three times look back hind at the instructor and shout out what direction the instructor is pointing: up or down. The rider returns practicing shifting their weight. If the rider is not able to ride in a straight line when looking back have them practice looking back keeping their head centered. 24
SKILLS TO COMPETITION YES-BIKE TRACK** YES-BIKE Track Drills: 1. Self check helmets and bicycles 2. Proximity 3. Quick Turns 4. Communicate 5. Speed Starts and Emergency Stops 6. Stand-up Go! YES-BIKE Track Races: 1. Safely Falling 2. Individual Time Trails 3. Straight Line Sprints 4. Pace Lines 5. Two Up Scratch 6. Team Relay **YES-BIKE Track best taught by USA Cycling Coaches and/or trained Physical Education Coaches 25
SKILLS TO COMPETITION YES-BIKE TRACK DRILLS Track Drill #1: Self Check Helmet and Bicycle Ask riders to pair-up and help each other to adjust helmets for proper fit. They are then checked by the instructor, if ok the rider can take one lap of the track. If the helmet is not adjusted correctly the pair can not ride until they figure it out and adjust it. From that day on the riders can adjust their own helmet and will do so quickly without being told for fear that they will not ride. 26
SKILLS TO COMPETITION YES-BIKE TRACK DRILLS Track Drill #2: Proximity This skill is building on the Buddy Ride learned in the Skills Course. This Drill teaches how to distance yourself from other riders, racers, cars traveling and parked. Learning how to understand your space and how to protect it. Plus the first building block to team work on a bicycle going around curves, communicating, leaning, etc. 27
SKILLS TO COMPETITION YES-BIKE TRACK DRILLS Track Drill #3: Quick Turns (avoidance) Every rider will needs to know how to turn quickly controlled to avoid and object, pothole, car turning in your path or fallen rider. Riders are told to ride straight and at the last minute the instructor points right or left. The rider must respond within the given space. This drill is repeated at increasing speeds. 28
SKILLS TO COMPETITION YES-BIKE TRACK DRILLS Track Drill #4: Speed Starts and Emergency Stops Riders are instructed in how to do a speed start from a stand still till the pedal revolutions can not support standing up and riding. This should take about 200 meters to accomplish. The rider learns to smoothly sit down on the seat while keeping the pedal revolution high. This Drill builds on the previous Skill: Stand-up Go! Sample of: YES-BIKE Curriculum Guide on the rear table. 29
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STEP BY STEP OUTLINE NEW MOVEMENT Youth are walking/bicycling into popularity. Youth want to be green. Youth want to create their own society. Youth want a newer community environment. Youth new bicycle cultural Fixie Bikes How do we help them reach their goals safely. 31
OBTAINING ACCESS TO SCHOOLS Approval process steps: District Administration Approval Background Checks Liabilities and Legalizes Waiver forms in English and Spanish on website http://yesports.org Principal Approval Physical Education Department Chair New Physical Education Sport Directive 32
INSTRUCTORS & ASSISTANTS YES-BIKE Presentation Physical Education Department Coaches YES-BIKE Skills Course League of Cycling Instructors (LCI) Licensed Coaches Insurance YES-BIKE Track - USA Cycling Coaches Licensed Coaches Cat 1 & 2 Background Checks Insurance YES-BIKE Assistants Advocacy Groups such as LACBC, PVBC 33
OUTREACH Outreach: Interested P.E. Coaches Teachers Students Parents Start a School Cycling Club Afterschool Programs Youth Organizations Local Advocacy Groups Community Events Fun Raisers 34
SCHEDULING 1. Determine length of program with Physical Educational Chair/Coaches. 2. Identify and schedule program Instructors and assistants. 3. Schedule Presentations and Field Activities 4. Training of Physical Education Coaches creating sustainability. 5. Organize obtaining Permission Slips P.E. Coaches love this program Pre - Post Teacher/Student Surveys 35
EVALUATION PROCESS DEVELOPED BY LACDPH Survey data gathered from Pomona and Delano High Schools are available on website 1. Pre-Survey by students before Presentation Post-Survey by students and teachers 2. Post-Survey by students after Field Activities Data helps to obtain funding Surveys samples available on Website www.yesports.org 36
TEACHERS SURVEY COMMENTS: 4. What did you like about today s presentation? The objective of the presentation clearly explained. Instructor did a great job in keeping students interest and motivated. I enjoyed the students enthusiasm. It was something new for the students. Very energetic! Very positive! Fun! This activity was great for our DHS students. It was an experience they enjoyed and I truly think some will be riding bikes more often. Thank you for coming to Delano and working with our students. They have enjoyed it! Keep Coming back! Kids enjoyed and great job! Tana Ball! STUDENTS SURVEY COMMENTS: 5. What could have made today s field activity better? Positive response 93% Negative response.8% No response 5.6% Total 100% Quotes: Nothing it s perfect. More Riding, being able to ride longer. More time. Having a bike that fitted properly. Bigger field. Racing today not just tomorrow. 37
RESOURCES 1. Bicycle Shops and Co-ops 2. Bicycle Fleet bikes and helmets equipment low cost - Youth Educational Sports, Inc. 3. YES educational tools such as: YES-BIKE Curriculum Guide 4. Fund raisers 5. Community events and activities 6. Bicycle Advocacy Groups 7. League of American Wheelman 8. USA Cycling 38
Questions & Answers Links to websites on: www.yesports.org: California Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Research Center - www.casaferoutestoschool.org/ League of Cycling Instructors http://bikeleague.org/ Pomona Valley Bicycle Coalition www.facebook.com/pomonavalleybikes Walk nrollers www.walknrollers.org USA Cycling Coaches - www.usacycling.org/coaches/search.php Youth Educational Sports, Inc. - www.yesports.org 39
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