Lesson 6: Group Riding

"How can you tell if you are riding too close to the person in front of you?"
"If you see a large rock, a fallen tree branch, or a hiker coming up, how will you pass that information to the riders behind you?"

Wheel Gap
Technical ratings
Drafting

S1.M1.12: Applies movement concepts and principles (e.g., force, motion, rotation) to a variety of sport skills.

S5.M6.12: Works cooperatively with others to achieve common goals in a variety of physical activities.

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are developed through analyzing climbing routes and planning movements, which can translate to standardized test problem-solving.

DOK 1 & 2:
Identify, apply, recall, organize

Many bike shops offer group rides and it is important for riders to know how to safely ride with others. It is also always safer to participate in mountain biking with others.

Riders must stay close together when out in the woods.
You don't need to call out hazards to because riders in front already saw them.

Level Rides
Videos
Text in Google Classroom

Students will demonstrate their ability to communicate effectively and safely keep their distance on a small group ride. 

Written scenarios that require students to point out errors and correct group riding practices. 

You tube videos

Written scenarios