• 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

A route an adult has ridden first; rules written with the children; a repair kit, a pump, first aid and a phone.

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. Read the written rules together before setting off.
2. Line up single file: one adult at the front, one at the back, two bike lengths between bikes.
3. Ride 50 m slowly and stop: everyone checks the gap.

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

1. Single file with a gap of two bike lengths or more.
2. Each rider looks after the one behind and waits.
3. Look and signal early.
4. No racing; both hands on the bars except to signal.
5. Follow the road rules.

How much: 1 ride

One line, two bike lengths

Gap keeper

Points

1 point for each rider who kept the gap on a stretch; 1 point for each stop where everyone is there.

Fouls

The rider scores nothing for that stretch: riding side by side on a road; racing another rider; not waiting for the rider behind

Win

The group beats its best score on the same route.

1. ★ 5
2. ★★ 10
3. ★★★ 15

At every stop count the riders: everyone is in the group, 5 stops in a row.

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

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