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V-306: V-306: Cycling – Mountain BikingCycling – Mountain Biking

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Session Outline

• Gear Common to Both

• Road Cycling Hardware

• Mountain Biking Hardware

• Choosing a Road Cycling Location

• Rules of the Road

• Choosing Mountain Biking Locations

• Cycling Merit Badge and Ranger Elective

• Plans

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Common Cycling GearCommon Cycling Gear

• HelmetHelmet• JerseysJerseys• ShortsShorts• GlovesGloves• Skull CapSkull Cap• Water BottleWater Bottle• MiscellaneousMiscellaneous

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HelmetHelmet

•Don’t ever ride without one. It can mean the Don’t ever ride without one. It can mean the difference between a bad headache and being a difference between a bad headache and being a vegetable. vegetable. •The helmet should move no more than 1 inch in The helmet should move no more than 1 inch in any directionany direction•Highest rate of bike-related head injuries is among Highest rate of bike-related head injuries is among boys 10-14 years oldboys 10-14 years old

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JerseysJerseys

•Not Required but certainly good to haveNot Required but certainly good to have•Wicking materials remove moisture from your skin, Wicking materials remove moisture from your skin, keeping you dry and comfortable.keeping you dry and comfortable.•Sleeveless, Short and Long Sleeved StylesSleeveless, Short and Long Sleeved Styles

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ShortsShorts

•Extra Padding Where It CountsExtra Padding Where It Counts•Mens and Ladies StylesMens and Ladies Styles•Mountain Versions a bit more versatile and sturdyMountain Versions a bit more versatile and sturdy

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More ClothingMore Clothing

•GlassesGlasses•ShoesShoes•GlovesGloves•Skull CapSkull Cap•Helmet CoverHelmet Cover•JacketJacket•Long PantsLong Pants•Winter GlovesWinter Gloves

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More GearMore Gear

•SaddlesSaddles•Water BottlesWater Bottles•Tool KitTool Kit•PumpsPumps

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Road Cycling GearRoad Cycling Gear

•LightsLights•ComputersComputers•PacksPacks

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Road BikesRoad Bikes

•Frame MaterialsFrame Materials•SteelSteel

•AluminumAluminum

•Carbon FiberCarbon Fiber

•TitaniumTitanium

•ComponentsComponents•WheelsWheels

•DérailleurDérailleur

•BrakesBrakes

•Handlebars Handlebars

•SeatSeat

•PedalsPedals

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Sizing A Road BikeSizing A Road Bike

•Frame size refers to the length of the frame’s seat Frame size refers to the length of the frame’s seat tube.tube.•.65 x inseam length.65 x inseam length•Make any changes in saddle height graduallyMake any changes in saddle height gradually

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Mountain BikesMountain Bikes

•HardtailHardtail•Less expensive. Better for road riding. Less expensive. Better for road riding.

•LighterLighter

•Full SuspensionFull Suspension•Essential for tough off-roadEssential for tough off-road

•More expensiveMore expensive

• BrakesBrakes•Disc or RimDisc or Rim

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Sizing A Mountain BikeSizing A Mountain Bike

•Frame that is approx. 10cm smaller than your road Frame that is approx. 10cm smaller than your road bikebike•If you fit a 56cm road bike (c-c), you will fit a 46cm - If you fit a 56cm road bike (c-c), you will fit a 46cm - or an 18" - mountain bike. or an 18" - mountain bike. •Designs Make It Difficult To Provide Sizing “rules”Designs Make It Difficult To Provide Sizing “rules”

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Sizing A Bike For YouthSizing A Bike For Youth

•DO NOT Get A Bike That Is Too LargeDO NOT Get A Bike That Is Too Large•Bikes for children are sized by their wheels: 12”, Bikes for children are sized by their wheels: 12”, 16”, 20” and 24”16”, 20” and 24”•The bike should fit the childThe bike should fit the child•The rider should be able to straddle the bikeThe rider should be able to straddle the bike

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Road Cycling RoutesRoad Cycling Routes

•In most places cyclists have excellent roads with In most places cyclists have excellent roads with wide shoulderswide shoulders•Cary was among the first 14 cities in the country to Cary was among the first 14 cities in the country to be named a Bicycle-Friendly Communitybe named a Bicycle-Friendly Community•Raleigh Has Extensive Bike PlanRaleigh Has Extensive Bike Plan

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Road Cycling PlanningRoad Cycling Planning

•City RoutesCity Routes•First Choice are Roads with Bike LaneFirst Choice are Roads with Bike Lane

•Second Choice are Roads 14' or larger Right LaneSecond Choice are Roads 14' or larger Right Lane

•DO NOT Ride on SidewalksDO NOT Ride on Sidewalks

•SHARE Greenways with pedestrians SHARE Greenways with pedestrians

•Follow Road RulesFollow Road Rules

•Show Proper Courtesy To PedestriansShow Proper Courtesy To Pedestrians

•http://www.mapmyride.comhttp://www.mapmyride.com

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Road Cycling PlanningRoad Cycling Planning

•Rural RoutesRural Routes•Try To Avoid Roads With High Speed LimitsTry To Avoid Roads With High Speed Limits

•Be Aware Of Poor Road ConditionsBe Aware Of Poor Road Conditions

•Try To Choose Roads With A Usable ShoulderTry To Choose Roads With A Usable Shoulder

•Road Debris Can Be Extremely DangerousRoad Debris Can Be Extremely Dangerous

•Drive or Ride the RouteDrive or Ride the Route

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Mountain Biking PlanningMountain Biking Planning

•Lake Crabtree County ParkLake Crabtree County Park•Umstead ParkUmstead Park•Harris Lake ParkHarris Lake Park•New LightNew Light•BeaverdamBeaverdam•Camp DurantCamp Durant

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Rules Of The RoadRules Of The Road

•On The Road You Are A VehicleOn The Road You Are A Vehicle•Ride on the right in the same direction as other Ride on the right in the same direction as other traffic traffic •Follow All Traffic RegulationsFollow All Traffic Regulations•Use hand signals to communicate intended Use hand signals to communicate intended movementsmovements

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Cycling LawsCycling Laws

•NC – Helmets Required For 16 and UnderNC – Helmets Required For 16 and Under•Town Of Cary - ARTICLE VIII. BICYCLES AND Town Of Cary - ARTICLE VIII. BICYCLES AND MOTORCYCLESMOTORCYCLES•Whistles are NOT permittedWhistles are NOT permitted

•City of Raleigh – Part 11 CHAPTER 3. BICYCLESCity of Raleigh – Part 11 CHAPTER 3. BICYCLES•Cars are NOT permitted to travel or park in bike lanesCars are NOT permitted to travel or park in bike lanes

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Rules OFF The RoadRules OFF The Road

•Stay On TrailsStay On Trails•Carry a first aid kit and know how to use it. Carry a first aid kit and know how to use it. •Always ride with others and leave word about your Always ride with others and leave word about your travel plans.travel plans.•Be courteous when approaching other trail usersBe courteous when approaching other trail users•Wear bright orange when riding during hunting Wear bright orange when riding during hunting seasonseason

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Cycling Merit BadgeCycling Merit Badge

• 150 Miles of Riding (2-10, 2-15, 2-25, 1-50)150 Miles of Riding (2-10, 2-15, 2-25, 1-50)• No Mountain Biking TrackNo Mountain Biking Track• First Aid First Aid • Bike MaintenanceBike Maintenance• RulesRules

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Ranger CyclingRanger Cycling

• Cycling/Mountain Biking ElectiveCycling/Mountain Biking Elective• Includes Road and Mountain Biking TracksIncludes Road and Mountain Biking Tracks• 8-20 Mile Road or 8-10 Mile Mountain Rides8-20 Mile Road or 8-10 Mile Mountain Rides• 2-Day 50 Mile Road or 40 Mile Mountain2-Day 50 Mile Road or 40 Mile Mountain• Must Make Presentations on CyclingMust Make Presentations on Cycling• First Aid, Maintenance and RulesFirst Aid, Maintenance and Rules

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Plan: New River TrailPlan: New River Trail

• Camp at Raven KnobCamp at Raven Knob• Trailhead at GalaxTrailhead at Galax• Rails-To-Trails route very flatRails-To-Trails route very flat

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Plan: Creeper TrailPlan: Creeper Trail

• Camp at Grayson Highlands ParkCamp at Grayson Highlands Park• Bike Rentals in Whitetop or DamascusBike Rentals in Whitetop or Damascus• Shuttle AvailableShuttle Available

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Plan: Camp CampbellPlan: Camp Campbell

• Camp at Camp CampbellCamp at Camp Campbell• Mostly Road Cycling in the areaMostly Road Cycling in the area• Off-Road in camp, packed surfacesOff-Road in camp, packed surfaces• Very flatVery flat

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Plan: Camp DurantPlan: Camp Durant

• Camp at DurantCamp at Durant• Medium-difficulty off road trail around the campMedium-difficulty off road trail around the camp• No mountain terrain, No mountain terrain,

but some steep gradesbut some steep grades

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Plan: OddfellowsPlan: Oddfellows

• Camp on Airport Land called OddfellowsCamp on Airport Land called Oddfellows• Many cycling choicesMany cycling choices• Adjacent to Adjacent to

Lake Crabtree Lake Crabtree

County ParkCounty Park

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Plan: Outer BanksPlan: Outer Banks

• Camp near Cape HatterasCamp near Cape Hatteras• Best for off-season (Fall, Winter)Best for off-season (Fall, Winter)• Road Cycling on NC 12. Ferry to OcracokeRoad Cycling on NC 12. Ferry to Ocracoke

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