• Check the space and the kit.
• Get your child's attention first.
• Show it from two sides.
• Say one thing only.
• End on one that works.

Put the phone down where you can see it. Tap Next with your thumb, or use the arrow keys.

Is the space marked?

• The start line
• Two lines of cones
• A square
• A stopping line for the braking game

The bike with the saddle low and pedals removed (or the left pedal off); a flat smooth space.

Three minutes to get warm.

Easy jogging on the spot, then arms and legs. How to warm up well is explained at workonfitness.com.

1. Lower the saddle so both feet are flat on the ground when sitting.
2. Sit, look ahead to the end of the path, fingers over the brakes.
3. Walk the bike along while sitting, then push with both feet together.
4. Lift both feet and roll for as long as the bike stays up.

Show it once from the front and once from the side, slowly. Then let your child try.

1. Saddle low so both feet reach the ground.
2. Scoot with both feet together, then one after the other.
3. Try to glide with both feet off the floor.
4. Stay seated, look up where you want to go, fingers over the brakes.

How much: 10 attempts, 4 rounds

Look at the end of the path

Cross the river

Points

1 point for each dry crossing; 1 more point when the river is wider than 2 m.

Fouls

The crossing scores nothing: a foot touches the river; looking down at the front wheel instead of the far bank; getting off the saddle

Win

Beat your best from 10 crossings.

1. ★ 4
2. ★★ 8
3. ★★★ 12

A glide with both feet off the floor for 3 seconds.

End on one that works. If it was hard today, finish with the easier version.

Well played.

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