Wheels Day / Bike Care Basics
Bike Care Basics
Children learn simple bike care: checking tyre pressure, pumping tyres, checking brakes and keeping the chain clean.
How to run it
- Show children the main parts of a bike and how to do a safety check.
- Demonstrate pumping a tyre to the right pressure.
- Children take turns checking brakes and pumping tyres with supervision.
- An educator demonstrates wiping and lightly oiling the chain.
You will need
- bike pump
- bikes
- rags
- bike chain lube (educator use)
Make it easier or harderYounger children can learn bike parts; older children can practise fixing a loose chain with help.
SafetyKeep fingers clear of chains and spokes, and educators handle chain oil.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Caring for equipment builds practical life skills and responsibility.
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