Cycling Exam

Name the two local bike clubs one could be involved in.

AWCC and Steamboat

Before each ride, what does the ABCQ Check stand for?a. A________________b. B________________c. C________________d. Q________________ _________________

Air, Brake, Chain, Quick Release Lever

The name of the local bike shop in Abilene is called B_________ T_________.

Bike Town

What are two things to call out in a ride when you see an upcoming car or hear a car coming up behind you?

Car up (front) Car down (behind)

Riding a hundred miles at one time is called riding a __________________ and would take somewhere between _____ and _____ hours.

Century Ride, 5 and 7 Hours

What are the three different types of brakes on bikes?a. C____________________b. D____________________c. R____________________

Coaster, Disk, Rim

When you are riding in front of other riders, what are some things you point out to alert those behind you?

Dogs, Gravel, Water

What is it called to tuck in behind a rider or line of riders in order to conserve energy?

Drafting

where are the quick release levers located

Fron wheel, back wheel, behind the saddle

Which brake is controlled by the LEFT hand? Rear or Front

Front

Name some energy sources for cyclists or their form?

Gels and beans

There are two types of shifters: G____________ and TR_______________.

Grip and Trigger

As a new cyclist, what are 5 items to consider buying?

Helmet, Phone holder, backpack, air pump, water cage

Cycling essentials to take or remember on EVERY RIDE (Ideally):a. Always wear a H__________________b. Bring W_________________c. Pack an extra T_______________and air and a tire tool to change a flatd. Have personal I___________________ on you.e. Carry your C_________ ______________f. Try to dress in light or R_____________________ clothes.g. Tell someone your intended R_________________.h. Use a front H___________and back red blinking L_____________ when it gets dark.

Helmet, Water, Tube, ID, Cell Phone, Reflective, Route, Headlight, Light

What are the correct hand signals for: a. Left Turn b. Right Turn c. Slow Down d. Obstacles on road

Left arm extended straight, Left arm bent up, left arm bent down, point at ground and circle

Describe how a helmet should be worn:

Low and over eyebrows

On our ACU campus, where can you go to learn to change a flat?

Makers lab

What is the 2-2-2-2 Rule?a. 2 Wheels...b. 2 Feet ...c. 2 Hands...d. 2 Fingers...

On the ground, On the peddles, On the handlebars, On the breaks

The main group of riders in a large race is called the ___________________.

Pelaton

How do you combat cramps when riding long?

Pickle juice

What is an advantage to being clipped into your pedal?

Power through pedal stride

_________ = Rate of Perceived Exertion and focuses on intensity during a ride.

RPE

Until proper skill is learned, only the Rear or Front brake should be used?

Rear

What is the cycling/running company that makes ID bands?

Road ID

Name five types of bikes

Road, hybrid, single track/fixed gear, cyclocross, comfort, mountain, touring, city, recumbent, spin, adult trike, folding, BMX, tandem, e-bike, triathlon, fitness, cruiser

Describe proper seat height for a rider? How should their leg look?

Slightly bent

The multi-use app we use in class to track our miles is:

Strava

The famed 21-day, 2174 mile race through France and neighboring countries dating back to 1903 is called: ____________________________________________

Tour De France

Use the index and middle fingers to apply brakes. True or False

True

How should you deal with chasing dogs?

Water, out pedal, bark back

The three local bike races/events in the Abilene area are:a. Steam-N- _____________________ in March b. Tour de _____________________ in late Julyc. Ride of _____________________ in May

Wheels, GAP, Silence

Some questions to consider when purchasing a bike:a. Who do you ________ with?b. What kind of bike do they _________?c. Where would you like to _________? ( Road, gravel, mountain)

ride, ride, ride

During a spin class, what things do you simulate?

seated climb, standing climb, sprinting, standing attck

If you have two chainrings and you shift to the smallest number with your RIGHT hand , remember that-

the bigger the cog, the easier the gear and easier to pedal.

if you have 3 gear choices on your LEFT shifter and

you are in "1"- the easiest gear, the lower the number the easier the gear.