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Bicycle motocross (BMX), road bikes and mountain bikes, bike hikes-- these are all kinds of bicycles and things to do with them today. Boys and girls and grown-ups, too, are riding bikes more and more. Bicycling is fun. It's good for you, and it's interesting. But bicycling can be dangerous if you are not careful. Be sure you know the safety rules for bicycling, and be sure you and your family always keep your bikes in good shape. |
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| Do requirement a and three more of the other six requirements: | |||
| a. Know the rules for bike safety. If your town requires a bicycle license, be sure to get one. | |||
| b. Learn to ride a bike, if you haven't by now. Show that you can follow a winding course for 60 feet doing sharp left and right turns, a U-turn, and an emergency stop. | |||
| c. Keep your bike in good shape. Identify the parts of a bike that should be checked often. | |||
| d. Change a tire on a bicycle. | |||
| e. Protect your bike from theft. Use a bicycle lock. | |||
| f. Ride a bike for 1 mile without rest. Be sure to obey all traffic rules. | |||
| g. Plan and take a family bike hike. | |||
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Achievement 15
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Last Updated: 9/25/00 JRC |
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