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Wheels Day / Bike and Scooter Skills Course

Bike and Scooter Skills Course

Riders practise weaving through cones, slow races and controlled stops on a chalk track, building safe riding skills.

How to run it

  1. Draw a chalk track with weaving cones, a slow lane and a stop line.
  2. Check every child's helmet fits and is buckled.
  3. Children ride the course one at a time with spacing between riders.
  4. Add challenges like the slowest ride without putting a foot down.

You will need

  • bikes and scooters
  • helmets
  • cones
  • chalk
Make it easier or harderYounger children can use balance bikes or scooters; older children can try tighter turns.
SafetyHelmets on at all times, ride in one direction only, and use a flat area away from cars.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Practising control and braking builds physical skill and safety awareness.

Fits these theme days

Wheels DayPlanes, Trains and AutomobilesObstacle Course DayGreat Race Day

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