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BEFORE YOU RIDE... 
DO THE ABC QUICK CHECK


               A is for air
    • Inflate tires to rated pressure as listed on the sidewall of the tire
    • Use a pressure gauge to insure proper pressure
    • Check for damage to tire tread and sidewall; replace if damaged

      B is for brakes
    • Inspect pads for wear; replace is there is less than ¼" of pad left
    • Check pad adjustment; make sure they do not rub tire or dive into spokes
    • Check brake level travel; at least 1" between bar and lever when applied

      C is for cranks, chain and cassette
    • Make sure that your crank bolts are tight; lube the threads only, nothing else
    • Check your chain for wear; 12 links should measure no more than 12 1/8 inches
    • If your chain skips on your cassette, you might need a new one or just an adjustment

      QUICK is for quick releases

    • Hubs need to be tight in the frame; your quick release should engage at 90°
    • Your hub quick release should point back to insure that nothing catches on it
    • Inspect brake quick releases to insure that they have been re-engaged

      CHECK is for check it over

    • Take a quick ride to check if derailleurs and brakes are working properly
    • Inspect the bike for loose or broken parts; tighten, replace or fix them
    • Pay extra attention to your bike during the first few miles of the ride


      Source: http://www.bikeleague.org/resources/better/beginningcycling.php
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  • Home
  • About
  • Events
    • Bicycle Classes >
      • Traffic Skills 101
      • LCI Seminar
    • Bike and Roll to School Day
    • Walk n' Roll to School Day
    • Archived News and Events >
      • 2018
      • 2017
      • 2016
      • 2015
      • 2014
      • 2013
  • Bike Rodeos
  • Programs
    • Snow Removal >
      • Pictures and Comments
    • Bike Trains
    • Earn-a-Bike
    • Active4.Me at UMS
    • Safe Routes to Parks
    • Bicycle Helmet & Lock Initiative
    • UMS SPLASH Bicycle Safety Class >
      • Week by Week Snapshot
    • Walking School Bus
    • Traffic Gardens
  • Resources
    • Bikes on Buses!
    • Online Learning for Kids! >
      • Kindergarteners
      • 1st graders
      • 2nd graders
      • 3rd graders
      • 4th graders
      • 5th graders
      • Activity Archive
    • Bicycle Safety >
      • Safety Videos
    • Plans, Presentations, and Reports >
      • By the Numbers
      • Reports
      • Presentations
      • Safe Routes to School Plans
    • Safe Walking Route Maps
    • C-U-Savoy Bicycle Map
    • Bike Routes
    • Just for Kids
    • Educators
    • Parents
    • Billboard Campaign
    • Winter Biking
    • Recursos de Bicicleta en Español
  • Calendar
  • Contact