Bikeability cycle training - level 1 skills (L1b) lesson run-through

Here's a demonstration run with a child who's already got good skills, with a bike that is sensibly fitted out to optimise comfort and handling dynamics. In an actual lesson I'll sort out bike fitting issues and riding habits as much as possible. To solve the twitchy handling problems with "uphill XC racing imitation lightweights", I can refit them with high rise and sweep handlebar, and better quality, wider, grippier and heavier (gyroscopic precession of wheel mass) tyres. Some bikes have saddle and seatpost fittings that's forcing a downward tilt - to make it look and feel faster in a dangerous head down shoulder forward position. Replacing them will improve stopping, looking back and signalling. It isn't the best camera work, editing and commentary. Next time I'll let Jay do all the talking. Bikeability trainee outcomes Level 1a 1.1 Demonstrate understanding of safety equipment and clothing 1.2 Carry out a simple bike check 1.3 Get on and off the bike without assistance 1.4 Start off and pedal independently 1.5 Stop without help 1.6 Ride along independently (for at least a minute) 1.7 Make the bike go where they want Level 1b 1.8 Use gears (where present) 1.9 Stop quickly with control 1.10 Manoeuvre safely to avoid objects 1.11 Look all around, including behind (without loss of control) 1.12 Signal right and left 1.13 Share space with pedestrians and other cyclists (not compulsory)   / ernesttheassembler