Program
Bike Ed Units of work
There are four units of the Bike Ed school program. Each unit is differentiated, curriculum 2.0 aligned and designed for flexible delivery. There are 8-10 lessons in each unit that can be delivered according to your students’ needs and timetable considerations. There are also teaching resources to run the activities.
The four units cover:
- Unit 1 (Years 1-2): Becoming a bike rider
- Unit 2 (Years 3-4): Getting ready to ride on paths
- Unit 3 (Years 5-6): Getting ready to ride on roads
- Unit 4 (Years 7-8): Riding independently
There is also a family guide to Bike Ed that is available for parents and care givers.
Please find the resources for Unit 1 below:
- Unit 1 Overview
- Unit 1 Lesson 1 Pre-riding preparation
- Unit 1 Lesson 2 Bike familiarity
- Unit 1 Lesson 3 Getting on the bike
- Unit 1 Lesson 4 Balance and moving
- Unit 1 Lesson 5 Straight line riding
- Unit 1 Lesson 6 Turning and bike handling
- Unit 1 Lesson 7 Building skills and confidence
- Unit 1 Lesson 8 Challenge and certificates
Guides and Worksheets
- Parts of a Bike Poster
- Parts of a Bike Worksheet
- What is Safe on a Bike Worksheet
- Bike Fit Guide
- Helmet Fit Guide
- ABCD Check Guide
- Bike Games and Activities - Teacher Supplement
- Bike Ed Group Ride Permission Form
- Bike Ed Licence
Videos
Please find the resources for Unit 2 below:
- Unit 2 Overview
- Unit 2 Lesson 1 Getting ready to ride on paths
- Unit 2 Lesson 2 Review of bike and skills
- Unit 2 Lesson 3 Bike skills
- Unit 2 Lesson 4 Group riding
- Unit 2 Lesson 5 Road rules and hazards
- Unit 2 Lesson 6 Intersections
- Unit 2 Lesson 7 Intersection and riding practice
- Unit 2 Lesson 8 Group skills and games
- Unit 2 Lesson 9 Route planning and hazards
Guides and Worksheets
- Parts of a Bike Poster
- Parts of a Bike Worksheet
- What is Safe on a Bike Worksheet
- Helmet Fit Guide
- Bike Fit Guide
- ABCD Check Guide
- Stop Sign
- Give Way Sign
- Road Rules and Signs Worksheet
- Hazards on Paths Worksheet
- Hazards on our Ride Worksheet
- Hazard Scene Worksheet
- Traffic Light Sign
- Bike Ed Group Ride Permission Form
- Bike Ed Licence
Videos
Please find the resources for Unit 3 below:
- Unit 3 Overview
- Unit 3 Lesson 1 Setting out Bike Ed and riding stations (Part 1)
- Unit 3 Lesson 2 Riding Stations (Part 2) and Pre-Intersections
- Unit 3 Lesson 3 Intersections
- Unit 3 Lesson 4 Intersections and road skills
- Unit 3 Lesson 5 Riding stations (Part 3)
- Unit 3 Lesson 6 Hazards
- Unit 3 Lesson 7 Group riding skills
- Unit 3 Lesson 8 Short group ride
- Unit 3 Lesson 9 Planning to avoid hazards
- Unit 3 Lesson 10 Long group ride (90 minutes)
Guides and Worksheets
- Helmet Fit Guide
- Bike Fit Guide
- ABCD Check Guide
- Stop Sign
- Give Way Sign
- Traffic Light Sign
- Intersection Guide
- Hazards on our Ride Worksheet
- Road Hazards Story Worksheet
- Bike Ed Licence
Self Assessments
Videos
Please find the resources for Unit 4 below:
- Unit 4 Overview
- Unit 4 Lesson 1 Setting out Bike Ed and Riding stations (Part 1)
- Unit 4 Lesson 2 Riding stations (Part 2) and pre-intersections
- Unit 4 Lesson 3 Intersections
- Unit 4 Lesson 4 Intersections and road skills
- Unit 4 Lesson 5 Riding stations (Part 3)
- Unit 4 Lesson 6 Maintenance and group riding skills
- Unit 4 Lesson 7 Group ride 1
- Unit 4 Lesson 8 Planning to avoid hazards
- Unit 4 Lesson 9 Long group ride (90 minutes)
Guides and Worksheets
- Helmet Fit Guide
- Bike Fit Guide
- ABCD Check Guide
- Stop Sign
- Give Way Sign
- Intersection Guide
- Bike Maintenance Guide
- Using Bikes in the Curriculum - Opportunities in Secondary Schools
- Bike Ed Licence
Self Assessment Forms
Videos
Recommended Resources
Bike Ed Unit 1 Lesson 1 Pre Riding Information
In this lesson, students research an organisation that promotes safe walking or cycling.
Bike Ed Unit 1 Lesson 1 Pre Riding Information
In this lesson, students research an organisation that promotes safe walking or cycling.
Bike Ed Unit 1 Lesson 6 Turning and Bike Handling
In this lesson, students learn to be able to make confident turns whilst riding and control the bike in the vicinity of other bike riders.
Bike Ed Unit 1 Lesson 6 Turning and Bike Handling
In this lesson, students learn to be able to make confident turns whilst riding and control the bike in the vicinity of other bike riders.
Bike Ed Unit 2 Lesson 5 Hazards
In this lesson, students learn to understand road rules related to cycling, understand hazards and identify potential hazards on footpaths and bike paths & understand how to react to hazards to reduce danger.
Bike Ed Unit 2 Lesson 5 Hazards
In this lesson, students learn to understand road rules related to cycling, understand hazards and identify potential hazards on footpaths and bike paths & understand how to react to hazards to reduce danger.
Bike Ed Unit 2 Lesson 8 Group skills and games
In this lesson, students learn be able to negotiate an intersection confidently and make choices independently & build confidence riding with other road/path users and manage the space around them.
Bike Ed Unit 2 Lesson 8 Group skills and games
In this lesson, students learn be able to negotiate an intersection confidently and make choices independently & build confidence riding with other road/path users and manage the space around them.
Bike Ed Unit 3 Lesson 1 Setting out bike ed and riding stations (part 1)
In this lesson, students learn be able to understand the road safety context for riding, including the road rules affecting bike riders, how to correctly fit helmets and conduct a bike check, as well as understand their importance &work independently to improve bike riding skills and confidence.
Bike Ed Unit 3 Lesson 1 Setting out bike ed and riding stations (part 1)
In this lesson, students learn be able to understand the road safety context for riding, including the road rules affecting bike riders, how to correctly fit helmets and conduct a bike check, as well as understand their importance &work independently to improve bike riding skills and confidence.