21.07.2013 Views

Cycling Quick Start Guide - Special Olympics

Cycling Quick Start Guide - Special Olympics

Cycling Quick Start Guide - Special Olympics

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

Table of Contents<br />

<strong>Special</strong> <strong>Olympics</strong> <strong>Cycling</strong><br />

Coaches <strong>Quick</strong> <strong>Start</strong> <strong>Guide</strong><br />

Acknowledgements 3<br />

Essential Components of Planning a <strong>Cycling</strong> Training Session 4<br />

Tips for Conducting Safe Training Sessions 5<br />

<strong>Cycling</strong> Attire 7<br />

Helmets 7<br />

Shirts/Jerseys 7<br />

Shorts 8<br />

Socks 8<br />

Shoes 8<br />

Gloves 9<br />

Cold/Wet Weather Attire 9<br />

Accessories 9<br />

<strong>Cycling</strong> Equipment 10<br />

Bicycle 10<br />

Pedals 10<br />

Tires 11<br />

Saddlebag 11<br />

Item 11<br />

Quantity 11<br />

Tool Kit 11<br />

Equipment Accessories 12<br />

Teaching <strong>Cycling</strong> Rules 13<br />

<strong>Special</strong> <strong>Olympics</strong> Unified Sports® Rules 13<br />

Protest Procedures 13<br />

<strong>Cycling</strong> Etiquette 14<br />

<strong>Cycling</strong> Glossary 15<br />

Appendix: Skill Development Tips 20<br />

Learning to Ride a Two-wheel Cycle (Bicycle) 20<br />

Basic <strong>Cycling</strong> Skills 20<br />

Learning to Ride a Bicycle Drills 20<br />

Mounting and <strong>Start</strong>ing 21<br />

Mounting and <strong>Start</strong>ing Drill 21<br />

Braking (Hand Brakes) 22<br />

Braking (Hand Brakes) Drill 22<br />

Stopping and Dismounting 23<br />

Stopping and Dismounting Drills 23<br />

Riding a Straight and Controlled Line 24<br />

Riding a Straight and Controlled Line Drills 24<br />

Changing Direction 25<br />

Changing Direction Drills 26<br />

Scanning 28<br />

<strong>Cycling</strong> <strong>Quick</strong> <strong>Start</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>- January 2008 1

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!