Hands, eyes and ears
You learn to ride with both hands on the bars, eyes on the road and ears open.
How to know who goes first
- Keep both hands on the handlebars.
- Keep your eyes on the road.
- Keep your ears free, so that you hear what comes.
A worked example
One cyclist holds a phone. One wears a helmet. One has earphones in.
- Look at what each cyclist does.
- A phone takes away your eyes.
- Earphones take away your ears.
- Tap the cyclist with the phone and the cyclist with earphones.
More examples
It rains. One cyclist holds an umbrella.
- Look at the hands.
- With an umbrella you ride with one hand.
- Tap that cyclist.
- A waterproof jacket is safer.
It is windy. A cyclist rides with no hands.
- Look at the hands.
- In the wind you need both hands to steer.
- Riding with no hands is not safe.
Watch out
You answer your phone while you ride.
Stop first, in a safe place. Then answer.
Tips
- Wear a helmet that fits well.
- Ride single file in busy places.
Why it works
Staying safe on a bike means you keep control and notice what happens around you. Two hands on the handlebars, eyes on the road, and no earphones or phone.