Cycling Assembly

So you think you know

about bikes?

At one time, horses were our primary means of independent travel for longer

journeys...

1820’s ‘Draisine’

Can you see why it was called a ‘running machine’? What is different about this and the bicycle we know today? What’s missing? It’s got no pedals!

1860’s ‘Boneshakers’

Why were these bikes called Boneshakers?

It had very hard metal wheels, which meant it was a very bumpy ride. The rider felt like he might be shook to death!

1870’s Penny Farthings

1880’s ‘Safety Bicycles’

1890’s

Bicycle in Plymouth at the start of the 20th century

Only two wheels?1870’s - multiple wheel bikes

A smartly dressed couple seated on an 1886 Coventry Rotary Quadracycle for two

Starley's "Royal Salvo" tricycle, as owned by Queen Victoria

Only two wheels?Old fashioned Tricycle – with three wheels

Special multi-seat bikes with 7 seats and three wheels!

Only one seat?

2011 model Quadrocycle with four seats

Tandem mountain bike

10 seater Tandem

Pedi-bus. Tours around London take place on this 4 wheeled, multiple seat ‘cycle bus’

Only sitting up straight?

Recumbent cycles

What do we use cycles for today

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Leisure / competitionsRacing bikes

Leisure / fun BMX bikes

Leisure / competitions Mountain bikes

Commuting

Woman in Oxford going to work by bike

People in London on their way to work

Delivery Bikes?

1930’s delivery bicycle

Butchers, tea sellers and tradesmen used to use bikes to deliver goods and services

Modern day cycle couriers

Bicycle courier in London

Cycle courier in Cambridge

Tricycles

Tricycle rickshaw carrying cargo in Agra, India

Cycle rickshaw in Shenyang, China

Modern cycle rickshaw in Beijing

Cycling Quiz

Question 1:How many bikes can you park in one car parking space?a) 3 bikesb) 6 bikesc) 10 bikes

Answer: C – 10 bikes

Not only do bikes take up less space when they are parked, they take up less space on the road helping to reduce the number of traffic jams that occur!

Cycling quiz

Question 2:Cycling 4 miles daily reduces the risk of heart diseases by 50%a) Trueb) False

Answer: A True

30 minutes cycling can also burn 150 calories –

helping you stay at a healthy weight

30 minutes cycling can also burn 150 calories –

helping you stay at a healthy weight

Cycling quiz

Question 3:Walking exercises the heart better than cyclinga)Trueb)False

Answer: B - False

Cycling exercises the heart better than walking, and is also kinder to your joints.

Knees and Ankles often get damaged over the long term from lots of jogging or running.

Cycling quiz

Question 4: Travelling by bike reduces pollution that causes problems for people with asthma and bronchitisa) Trueb) False

Answer: A -True

Cycling is pollution free! Bikes don’t produce fumes

Cycling quiz

Question 5: People who cycle regularly are generally unhappya) Trueb) False

Answer: B - False

As well as keeping you fit and healthy cycling helps to reduce stress, improves mental powers, and gives a positive attitude making you feel happier

Big Bikers Breakfast

• We want to encourage more people to cycle!

• To help do this we’re going to hold a Bikers Breakfast.

• We want as many people to cycle to school as possible on ……DATE….

Big Bikers Breakfast• All cyclists will get a free healthy breakfast and be able to take part in a quiz and a mapping exercise

• We need your help to promote the event to your parents/ carers• We’re going to put up posters that parents and

teachers can see, and you can take a leaflet home to let everyone in your house know what we’re doing