BIKE
&
RIDI
NG
SAFETY
6 BRAKING
Once you get into the groove of riding, you start to pick up some speed. One must always
remember that safely riding fast, must be supported by knowing how to stop quickly and
smoothly, with your brakes.
LEFT BRAKE
LEVER
RIGHT BRAKE
LEVER
Controls the
front brake
Controls the
rear brake
PROPER BRAKING METHODS
BRAKING CONDITIONS
IF YOU
ONLY
USE
YOUR REAR BRAKE
the rear wheel will
skid and your
stopping distance
will increase
IF YOU
ONLY
USE
YOUR FRONT BRAKE
the bike will
pitch forward and
you could fall over
the handlebars
Your arms
should be firm,
but not locked
over the
handlebars
TIP
POSITIONING
OR
FOR A SLOW STOP
FOR A QUICK STOP
Riding View
(IN FRONT)
(IN FRONT)
(imagine sitting on the bike)
Squeeze the front (left)
lever three times as hard
as the rear (right) brake.
Your stop should feel
steady and smooth.
Slowly squeeze both
brake levers hard - the
front (left) one always
three times as hard as
the rear (right) one.
3x
1
2
Wet weather
Ride slower than you
usually would, using
your rear to stop.
Streets will be more
slippery than usual.
Dirt/Gravel
Your rear may skid.
Ride slower than
normal and use your
rear to stop, when
needed.
Steep Downhills
Use both brakes to
control your speed,
avoid any harsh
stops or possible
injuries.
Surroundings
Be aware of potholes,
sticks, rocks, or any
objects that may be
encountered in your
ride.
DANGER - WATCH ROAD
DANGER - WATCH ROAD
PROPER BRAKING
METHODS
BRAKING
CONDITIONS
CYCLEKIDS LIFE MANUAL
PAGE
6
ASSESS YOUR RIDING SURFACE, CAREFULLY DECREASE THE SPEED OF THE BICYCLE AND
RIDE WITH EXTRA CAUTION. IT MAY TAKE A LONGER TIME AND MORE DISTANCE TO STOP.
ATTENTION
