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Tour de
Family RIDE
SAN CARLOS
Tour de
Family RIDE
BIKE FAIR & FUN RIDE
2024
SAN CARLOS
Tour de
Family
10AM RIDE ROUTE
Begins & ends at Central Middle
front entrance, 759 Cedar St.
North on Cedar, then clock-
wise around Bike Loops
twice (a ~40 min ride)
TO REGISTER
https://tinyurl.com/
Tour-de-Family-Register
TO VOLUNTEER
https://tinyurl.com/
Tour-de-Family-Volunteer
FOR EVENT INFO
Tour-de-Family-Event
Bring your family on bikes & wheels for a morning of fun riding & learning
(plus donuts post–ride!)
Where: Central Middle Blacktop
When: Sun, Jan 23, 9am–12pm
From 9AM–12PM
Bike Care Stations & Kids Riding
Loop Open (on blacktop)
chain lubing, seat raising,
helmet fitting & more with
local bike shop pros
From 10AM–10:40AM
Tour de Family Ride (on-street)
RAIN DATE: If severe rain/cold/wind, events postponed to Sun, Jan 30, same time/place
San Carlos “Week of the Family” presents the...
SAN CARLOS
Tour de
Family RIDE
SAN CARLOS
Tour de
Family RIDE
BIKE FAIR & FUN RIDE
Sat, Jan 20, 2024
1 PM - 4 PM
SAN CARLOS
Tour de
Family
Thank you to our Event Supporters!
Visit the Bike Care Stations!
Bike
Safety
Check
Tire
Airing
Station
How to Air Up Your Tires
1) Unscrew the valve cap
(for Presta valves also
unscrew top locknut)
2) Firmly push pump head
onto the valve
3) Lift the lever to lock
pump head in place
Note: Valve caps are for looks; discard them if it helps you air up tires more often.
Schrader
Presta
1
2
3
How to Air Up Your Tires (cont.)
4) Pump tire to
recommended
pressure,which is
printed on tire side.
Gauge on pump
shows how much
pressure is in tire.
5) Lower lever to
remove pump head
5
4
PSI = Pounds per Square Inch
Tire Airing Up Tips
Recommended tire pressure is usually a range. The maximum helps you roll fastest. Riding below the minimum takes more effort, leads to flats, and causes unnecessary wear on tube & tire.
Newer tire
pumps work
on both
valve types.
Older pumps may require an adapter to work on Presta valves.
Tire Airing Up Tips
A slanted valve means the bicycle was ridden on too low air pressure.
So the valve doesn’t tear at the base and cause a flat, let air out of tire, re-position tube inside tire until valve is straight, then re-inflate tire. Air up more often, at least ~once weekly.
Kid-Friendly Tire Airing Up Tip
Some pumps have an
‘easy’ setting to help reach higher pressures.
HP = High-Pressure (easier, but takes longer to fill tire)
HV = High-Volume (faster, but takes more strength)
Having a high pressure (HP) setting helps young kids be able to air up their own tires.
Chain
Lube
Station
How to Lube/Clean Your Bike Chain
1) Set bike upside down so wheels spin freely & chain is accessible
2) Shake lube (with lid on) until FULLY mixed
3) Lightly dribble lube onto chain while turning pedal to move the chain
4) Once chain is fully lubed, wrap a clean, terry cloth rag around chain and turn pedal again, this time wiping the lube off as well as possible. (Wiping cleans while it lubes. You can’t wipe too much–keep at it!)
5) If possible, let bike sit overnight after lubing to set
Chain Lubing Tips
Aside from keeping tires aired up to pressure, lubing your chain regularly is one of the best ways to keep your bike running smoothly and make parts last longer. Lube chain ~monthly if you ride regularly, and after riding in rain.
There are wet & dry lubes, good for different climates. Rock-n-roll
GoldTM lube is good for this area because it’s in between a wet & dry lube - it stays on well, doesn’t attract much dirt and cleans while it lubes.
Seat
Adjust
Station
How to Find the Right Seat Height
1) Make sure when the rider stands on flat feet over the bicycle their crotch
comfortably
clears the
the crosstube
2) When
the rider
sits on the seat they
should be able to reach
the ground well enough
to start/stop & get on/off
safely.
3) A slight
bend in the knee when pedal is at its lowest point is best for efficiency.
Tips for Seat Adjustment
Your reach to the handlebar should be comfortable.
If it feels like a stretch, try moving the saddle forward OR bring the handlebar closer by replacing the handlebar stem with a shorter or more angled one.
The saddle should be fairly level.
If it tilts forward it can put too much pressure on your wrists, hands and knees.
If it tilts backward it can lead to neck, shoulder and back pain.
Helmet
Fitting
Station
How to Fit Your Helmet to Your Head
A well-fitting helmet should feel snug but not tight and sit level on the head. When you shake your head the helmet shouldn’t move.
Remember the
“2-2-2 Rule”:
–Not more than 2 fingers fit between eyebrow & helmet.
–The straps make 2 V’s just below your earlobes.
–Not more than 2 fingers fit between chin and helmet chinstrap
Helmet Tips
Well-fitting, buckled helmets are required by law for riders under 18.
Look for a helmet with a MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System), which mimics the brain’s own protection system.
Replace a helmet every 5-10 years, depending on manufacturer, and anytime it’s in a serious impact.
Wear a helmet.
Buckle it.
Protect your brain.
Don’t make anyone have to remind you.
Bike
Locking
Station
How to Lock Your Bike
Always lock bike when leaving it.
Lock bike to a secure object, through one of the frame’s triangles
…and at least one wheel.
A heavy duty U-lock or steel folding lock is recommended.
How to Lock Your Bike
If locking to a
floor-mounted rack
protect the bikes’s
frame by backing the bike
into the rack and locking rear the rear wheel and frame.
Register your bike for
good measure at www.project529.com
Bike
Wash
Station
How to Clean Your Bike Frame
Learn how to clean the moving parts of your bike, without damaging sensitive parts like bearings, here: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/how-to-clean-a-bike.html
.
Wet a clean rag with something that cuts grease, like mild dish soap in water (Dawn works well), 409, or a preformulated bike wash.
Use rag to wipe down frame of bike.
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Riding Skills to Practice
Bicyclists have to yield to pedestrians, which means let people on foot go first, especially in crosswalks.
Don’t ride faster than you can stop safely if someone suddenly walks in front of you.
= Yield Sign
This symbol means the lane is shared by vehicles and bicyclists.
The arrow points to where in the lane a bicyclist should ride.
Riders should ride from one arrow to the next in as straight a line as possible.
2) Ride on the Arrows
‘SHARROW’�
Ride
here
Ride in as straight a line as possible.
Unless you SIGNAL or are in a turning lane,
others expect you to keep going straight.
4) Ride in a Straight Line
5) Use Hand
Signals
Signal before passing, changing lanes & when unexpectedly stopping.
LEFT
STOP
RIGHT*
*Right has two options, either is fine.
If you need to stop unexpectedly in front of other riders, call out ‘Stopping!’ and if possible, signal.
If you have a bike problem and need to stop, pull over out of traffic before stopping.
Stop at stop signs.
3) Make Safe Stops
“STOPPING!”
Before passing,
LOOK over your left shoulder to scan for traffic, SIGNAL, LOOK again to double-check it’s still safe, then SAY “Passing on your left” as you PASS. Never speed up when someone passes you.
6) Pass Safely
“Passing on your left!”
I KNOW I’m fast, I don’t have to prove it by speeding up.
LEAVE SPACE between riders and DON’T OVERLAP WHEELS
with the rider ahead. If they move toward you and their wheel touches yours you’ll both go down.
YES
NO
7) Spread Out
If you want traffic to have to stop for you in a crosswalk, you need to WALK your bike as a pedestrian, not ride it. However, make eye contact before crossing to make sure the driver sees you!
Riding Tip!
A person on foot has the right of way in a crosswalk, but a person riding a bike does not!
Visibility is key when you’re biking. In the daytime a bright helmet/clothes help you be seen, and at dusk and nighttime a front light and a rear reflector or light are required.
Riding Tip!
Riding Tip!
One of the best safety devices for a bike is a rear-view mirror. It lets you track who’s coming up from behind without having to look away from the road ahead as often.
MIRROR
Find the full
Bike & Pedestrian Safety Training
online at www.bikesandbricks.org
Slides & video, taught by minifigures, for ages 5+.
Created by
San Carlos Bikes
www.sancarlosbikes.org
SAN CARLOS
Tour de
Family RIDE
& Bike Care &
Safety Fair
SAN CARLOS
Tour de
Family RIDE
Sunday, 1/23
9AM-Noon
SAN CARLOS
Tour de
Family RIDE
& Bike Care &
Safety Fair
SAN CARLOS
Tour de
Family RIDE
Sunday, 1/23
9am-Noon
SAN CARLOS
Tour de
Family RIDE
& Bike Care & Safety Fair
Sun, Jan 23, 2022
9 AM - 12 PM
SAN CARLOS
Tour de
Family RIDE
SAN CARLOS
Tour de
Family RIDE
& Bike Care & Safety Fair
Sun, Jan 23, 2022
9 AM - 12 PM
SAN CARLOS
Tour de
Family RIDE
Chain
Lube
Station
Bike
Safety Check Station
Seat Adjust Station
Chain Lube Station
Enter
Helmet Fitting Station
Tire Airing Station
Bike Wash Station
6 Bike Care Stations
Bike Safety Check Station (Zack’s Bike Shop + 1 volunteers)
Aire & Tire Care Station
(Tom Feledy + 2 volunteers; need extra pumps, valve adapters
Seat Adjusting Station
Adjust height of saddles, + angle and position as needed (Sports Basement + 2 Volunteers; need extra tools)
Chain Lubing Station
Parent supervision recommended. (REI + 2 Volunteers here; need 40 bottles chain lube, rags)
Helmet Fitting Station
(2 Volunteers)
Bike Locking Station
(2 Volunteers; need extra locks)
Bike Wash Station
(parent supervision required)
(2 Volunteers; need 10 bottles bike wash, rags)
165 ft
5 Riding Skills to Practice
(Need 4 volunteers to reinforce these skills)
#1:Yield to Pedestrians (Don’t ride faster than you can easily stop for someone who steps in front of you, whether they are in a crosswalk or not)
#2: Ride on the “Sharrow” Arrows Kids should practice riding on the ‘sharrow’ arrows. Parents can ride next to them or behind, just leave room for other riders who want to pass
#3: Use Hand Signals (left, right, stopping)
#4: Pass Safely (look behind, signal, look behind again, pass while saying “passing on your left”; never speed up when someone is passing you)
#5: Stop Safely (Call out “stopping” if you need to slow or stop when riders are behind; Pull over out of traffic if you have a bike problem to fix and stop at stop signs)
#6: Leave Space between Riders
Welcome
Welcome Station
-Post Schedule & Map -Hand out kid-friendly LEGO bike safety education link: www.bikesandbricks.org
-Pass out hand wipes and donuts with napkins after ride
-Have trash cans & First Aid
Supporting Shops:
Zack’s Bikes, REI, Sports Basement, Silicon Valley Bike Coalition, Chain Reaction
12 ft
Bike Stations & Family Riding Loop Layout
Bike Locking Station
Bike Safety Check
Tire Pumping
Chain Lubing
Seat Adjusting
Helmet Fitting
Bike Locking
Bike Washing