- 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
An oval of cones with a central path; a helper standing behind.
Three minutes to get warm.
Easy jogging on the spot, then arms and legs. How to warm up well is explained at workonfitness.com.
- Ride slowly in a straight line.
- Turn the head, not the arms, to look back over the right shoulder, then the left.
- Lift one hand from the bars for a moment and put it back.
- Ride one-handed and hold the arm straight out to the side: a signal.
Show it once from the front and once from the side, slowly. Then let your child try.
- Ride straight and look back over each shoulder, keeping the arms still.
- Lift one hand from the bars and put it back.
- Ride one-handed in a straight line.
- Give a full straight-arm signal.
How much: 5 looks each side and 5 signals
Keep your arms still
What is behind?
The rules
The helper holds up a coloured cone or none; the rider looks back and calls the colour or "clear".
- The rider rides the central path
- The helper, behind, holds up a red cone, a blue cone or nothing
- The rider looks back over one shoulder and calls the colour or "clear"
- At the end of the path, the rider signals and turns. 10 looks
Fair play: A younger rider looks back while riding at walking pace.
- Points
- 1 point for the right call; 1 point for a straight line during the look; 1 point for a clear signal.
- Fouls
- No points for that look: the bike swerves while looking; looking under the arm instead of over the shoulder; turning without a signal
- Win
- Beat your best from 10 looks.
- 12
- 20
- 26
4 of 5 looks called right while keeping a straight line.
End on one that works. If it was hard today, finish with the easier version.
Well played.
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