Cyclist Level 1

 

1. Demonstrate how to clean a bicycle.

2. Name the different parts of a bicycle and explain their use.

3. Explain what safety equipment a rider and bicycle must have.

4. Demonstrate what hand signals a rider must use during a bicycle ride.

5. Demonstrate how to mount and dismount properly.

6. Explain the most important road rules that apply to cyclists.

7. Demonstrate how to ride a bicycle and under supervision, go for a ride of at least one kilometre demonstrating proper hand signals and the ability to ride safely.

Cyclist Level 2

 

1. Own or have regular use of a bicycle the proper size.

2. Demonstrate how to clean and oil your bicycle, pump up the tyres, repair a puncture, replace a brake block and adjust the brakes.

3. Explain and demonstrate the correct use of safety equipment a rider and bicycle must have.

4. State what checks you would carry out before going on a bicycle ride.

5. Demonstrate how to mount and dismount properly.

6. List or state the road rules as they apply to cyclists.

7. Under supervision, go on a ride of at least five kilometres, demonstrating proper hand signals and the ability to ride safely.

8. Keep a log of the bicycle rides that you have been on over a period of three months.

9. Explain the different types of bicycles are available and under what conditions they are ridden.