![]() Most helmets are single impact - that means their integrity can be compromised after one blow. Active School Travel Peterborough teaches kids the 2V1 Helmet Check method. Helmets should be in good condition and fit properly. Of course, riding with a bike helmet is important. You should also have white reflective tape on the front forks and red reflective tape on the rear forks. In Ontario, anyone who bikes a half hour before dusk or a half hour after dawn is legally required to have a bell, front white light, and a rear red light or reflectors. (Photo: Jackie Donaldson)īeyond having a working bike, being prepared means having the equipment necessary to make your ride safe and comfortable. By law, every cyclist under the age 18 in Ontario must wear an approved helmet. Safety Now that they have checked their bikes (air, brakes and chain), identified their route, and refreshed themselves on the rules of the road, Aaron and Kye are ready for their spring bike to school.Īaron and Kye ready for their spring bike to school. Wild Rock (169 Charlotte St., Peterborough, 70) is planning COVID-19-safe bike swaps to support the community. Scott Murison, co-owner at Wild Rock Outfitters, wants to “help get people on bikes even if they’re not our bikes.” ![]() ![]() To meet our needs, bike shops are also bringing in used bikes. “We have seen the highest demand for bikes and repairs this winter, higher than we have ever seen before,” says Ben Logan, owner at Fontaine Source for Sports (384 Queen St., Peterborough, 70). Our local bike shop friends have warned us that bikes and bike parts are going to be difficult to get this year. If dropping your bike off for a tune-up is more your style, check out one of Peterborough’s great bike shops.Īll these services and shops will be in high demand due to a pandemic bike boom. Visit for more information on B!KE’s COVID-19 procedures and membership, and to book appointments. Both of these options require membership. While we are in the COVID-19 red zone, you have two options for using B!KE’s services: you can book an appointment to work on your bike in their workspace, or you can rent equipment from their tool library to work at home. Located downtown, B!KE has mechanic educators and a well-outfitted shop where they help members with their bicycle repair work. If you require support and the tools to do this, contact B!KE: The Peterborough Community Cycling Hub.ī!KE is a local charity with the goal of making bike maintenance accessible to all. Your bike might need more maintenance than you are prepared to do at home. Check their website for more information membership is required. If you are a DIYer, you can book an appointment at B!KE to use their workshop alongside their mechanic educators. When you perform an ‘ABC’ quick check on your bike, you may discover you need to adjust the brakes among other things. Visit for easy, family-focused instructions. “C” is for chain it should be lubricated and damage free. “B” is for brakes test both the front and back brakes. “A” is for air make sure your tires are inflated appropriately. Start by running through an “ABC” quick check. If your bike has been sitting idle since the fall, chances are it needs work. Getting a child involved in bike maintenance empowers them to look after their bike independently, while increasing their excitement for riding. When we deliver our GreenUP and B!KE cycling programs to kids, there are always a few who are keen to become bicycle mechanics. This important task can be a fun family activity. How can you prepare for those first few spring bike-to-school days? When the day is right to ride to school, our morning will be smooth and enjoyable. I am smashing barriers by being prepared. After missing out on winter cycling, I am now looking ahead, determined not to miss any opportunities for my family to use our bikes this spring.
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