Helmet fit

Make sure:

1. Your child arrives 5 minutes before the start.

2. Your child has been to the toilet.

3. You sign your child in.

4. Your child's helmet fits properly.

5. Your child's bike is in good working order.

6. Your child is wearing appropriate clothing.

7. Your child knows the club's code of conduct.

8. you sign your child out at the end.

Make sure:

1.Handlebars and saddle are tight.

2. Brakes are adjusted and work correctly.

3. Gears are adjusted and don't 'jump'.

4. The chain is lightly lubricated.

5. Your child's bike is fitting properly.

For more details watch the instructional videos at or visit your local bike shop.

How to fit a bike helmet

The coaches check helmet fit before commencing a session but you can help them out by making sure your child's helmet fits correctly before the session starts. If you need any help please ask one of the coaches.

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1. The helmet should fit snuggly and can be fine tuned by using thinner or thicker removable foam pads, or by expanding or contracting the adjuster at the back of the helmet.

2. A bicycle helmet should sit low on the forhead, just above the eyebrow with about two fingers width between the helmet and eyebrow.

3. The two adjustable side plastic pieces on the straps should fit just under the ears.

4. The buckle should be just under the chin, with about one finger's width of space between the strap and the chin. The helmet must always be buckled.

For more details click

http://www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/pedbimot/bike/easystepsweb/index.htm