Lesson 7: Team Race #1

When transitioning riders in a race, what are some key concepts to remember?
What are some strategies to use when racing in a relay?

Transition
Quick Release
Anchor

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 4 : Student will apply the knowledge they learned during the unit in a culminating activity.

Many clubs and organizations run either individual or team mountain bike races.
Many local bike shops sponsor riders which may help some students obtain a bike.

Racing is just for extreme dare devils.
Racing is too competitive

Different level races based on previous observations.
Mixed groups and/or leveled groups.

Students will explain strategies used to increase success in a bike race. 

Cones

Flags

Bikes

Helmets

Referees