Bike ODU
Bike Share Tutorial
Course Overview
•   This course is designed to make your bike
    sharing experience a safe and pleasant one.
•   The course consists of five segments:
    1. Protective Equipment
    2. Pre-Ride Safety Check
    3. Rules of the Road
    4. Emergency Procedures
    5. FAQs
Course Overview
• Before you can borrow a bike, you must
  take a brief quiz based on the information
  in this tutorial.
• You must pass your quiz with a score of
  80% or higher.
• If you do not pass the quiz, you may review
  and re-take an alternate quiz.
View this embedded video about
                  bicycle safety:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzAQEJO7NYE
Section 1:
 Protective Equipment
• Saddle: The saddle, or bike seat, is the
  primary point of adjustment for a safe and
  comfortable ride. To adjust the saddle
  height, have a friend stabilize the bike while
  you sit on the seat. Move one pedal to its
  lowest point. Adjust your saddle so that
  your knee is slightly bent when the pedal is
  at its lowest point.
Protective Equipment

• Helmet: While not mandatory, a helmet
  can be a lifesaver in the event of a fall or
  collision. The helmet should be centered
  atop the head, not tilted forward or back.
  The chin strap should be tightened securely.
Protective Equipment
• Lock: Whenever you park your bike
  outdoors, you should secure it with a lock.
  It may seem inconvenient, but it only takes
  a second for a thief to make off with an
  unattended bike. Lock the cross-bar or
  down-bar of the frame to a rack, post, or
  other stationary object.
Protective Equipment
• Bell: Just like the horn on a car, a bell can be
  an invaluable tool for averting a collision
  with a pedestrian or motor vehicle.
  Because a bike makes relatively little noise,
  pedestrians cannot hear your approach
  from behind, and are likely to step
  unexpectedly into your path.
Protective Equipment
• Lights and Reflective Vest: When riding at
  night, front and rear lights and a reflective
  safety vest will help motorists see you as
  they approach. Riding at night without
  protective gear, especially when wearing
  dark clothing, puts you at risk for a motor
  vehicle collision which could prove fatal.
View this embedded video about
                 bicycle safety:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn1pAhsnO9A
Section 2:
Pre-Ride Safety Check
• A is for Air: Check to see that your tires
  are adequately inflated.
• B is for Brakes: Before moving into traffic,
  check your brakes to make sure you can
  stop quickly if necessary.
• C is for Cranks and Chains: Be sure your
  pedal cranks and chain run smoothly.
Pre-Ride Safety Check

• S is for Seat Post: After you adjust the
  saddle height, double-check to make sure
  the post is positioned securely.
• Do a slow ride check before heading into
  traffic, to ensure all parts are in working
  order.
View this embedded video
              about bicycle safety:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiwBpJLp4DA
Section 3:
    Rules of the Road
1. Follow the law: As a cyclist, you have the
   same rights and responsibilities as a
   motorist. Obey traffic signals and stop signs.
   Ride in the rightmost lane, in the direction
   of traffic.
Rules of the Road
2. Be Predictable: Make your intentions
   known to motorists, pedestrians and other
   cyclists. Don’t weave in and out of traffic
   and parked cars. Signal before you turn, and
   check for traffic well ahead of making a
   turn or lane change.
Rules of the Road
3. Be Conspicuous: Ride where you can be
   seen. Wear bright clothing, and use front
   and rear lights and reflectors. Make eye
   contact with drivers, to be certain they see
   you. Don’t ride on the sidewalk, except on
   campus, or on designated parts of the
   Elizabeth River Trail.
Rules of the Road
4. Think Ahead: Anticipate what drivers,
   pedestrians and other cyclists will do next.
   Watch for debris and potholes, and ride
   outside the “door zone” of parked cars.
   Watch for turning vehicles and distracted
   drivers. Cross railroad tracks at right
   angles.
Rules of the Road
5. Ride Ready: Do your pre-ride safety check
   for air, brakes, cranks and chains, and seat
   post. Wear a helmet.
Rules of the Road
6. Keep your cool. Road rage can make a bad
   situation worse, and put you in danger.
Section 4:
Emergency Procedures
• Plan Ahead, and Carry a Cell Phone: In case
  of a flat tire or other mechanical
  malfunction, devise a strategy. Who will
  you call if you are stranded?
• Learn how to repair your bike, and carry an
  emergency tool kit and spare tire.
Emergency Procedures

• In case of a traffic accident, move your bike
  out of the way of traffic, call 911, and get
  the driver’s name and insurance
  information.
Section 5:
     Bike Share FAQs
• Q: How do I reserve a bike?
• A: You can phone or stop by the Outdoor
  Adventure Program (OAP) Center to
  reserve a bike. If none is available, you will
  be placed on a waiting list, and notified by
  phone and/or email when a bike becomes
  available. OAP Center phone: 757-683-
  3384.
Bike Share FAQs
• Q: How long can I keep the bike?
• A: Bikes are loaned out for one week at a
  time. They must be picked up at least one
  hour before closing, and returned within
  one hour of opening on the due date. For
  example, if you get your bike on Sunday
  afternoon, you must return it the following
  Sunday within one hour after opening.
Bike Share FAQs
• Q: What if I don’t get the bike back in
  time?
• A: You will be charged a late fee of $4.00
  per day for every day you keep the bike
  beyond the due date.
Bike Share FAQs
• Q: Can I renew my bike loan for an
  additional week?
• A: As long as no one is on the waiting list,
  you may renew your loan. However, you
  must physically bring in the bike to the OAP
  Center before you can check it out again.
Bike Share FAQs

• Q: What if the bike is damaged or stolen?
• A: Return a damaged bike immediately to
  the OAP Center. If the bike is stolen, phone
  the OAP Center at 757-683-3384, as soon
  as possible after discovering the theft.
Congratulations!
You have successfully
viewed the Bike ODU
tutorial. You are now
ready to take the quiz
     at the OAP.

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  • 1.
  • 2.
    Course Overview • This course is designed to make your bike sharing experience a safe and pleasant one. • The course consists of five segments: 1. Protective Equipment 2. Pre-Ride Safety Check 3. Rules of the Road 4. Emergency Procedures 5. FAQs
  • 3.
    Course Overview • Beforeyou can borrow a bike, you must take a brief quiz based on the information in this tutorial. • You must pass your quiz with a score of 80% or higher. • If you do not pass the quiz, you may review and re-take an alternate quiz.
  • 4.
    View this embeddedvideo about bicycle safety: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzAQEJO7NYE
  • 5.
    Section 1: ProtectiveEquipment • Saddle: The saddle, or bike seat, is the primary point of adjustment for a safe and comfortable ride. To adjust the saddle height, have a friend stabilize the bike while you sit on the seat. Move one pedal to its lowest point. Adjust your saddle so that your knee is slightly bent when the pedal is at its lowest point.
  • 6.
    Protective Equipment • Helmet:While not mandatory, a helmet can be a lifesaver in the event of a fall or collision. The helmet should be centered atop the head, not tilted forward or back. The chin strap should be tightened securely.
  • 7.
    Protective Equipment • Lock:Whenever you park your bike outdoors, you should secure it with a lock. It may seem inconvenient, but it only takes a second for a thief to make off with an unattended bike. Lock the cross-bar or down-bar of the frame to a rack, post, or other stationary object.
  • 8.
    Protective Equipment • Bell:Just like the horn on a car, a bell can be an invaluable tool for averting a collision with a pedestrian or motor vehicle. Because a bike makes relatively little noise, pedestrians cannot hear your approach from behind, and are likely to step unexpectedly into your path.
  • 9.
    Protective Equipment • Lightsand Reflective Vest: When riding at night, front and rear lights and a reflective safety vest will help motorists see you as they approach. Riding at night without protective gear, especially when wearing dark clothing, puts you at risk for a motor vehicle collision which could prove fatal.
  • 10.
    View this embeddedvideo about bicycle safety: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn1pAhsnO9A
  • 11.
    Section 2: Pre-Ride SafetyCheck • A is for Air: Check to see that your tires are adequately inflated. • B is for Brakes: Before moving into traffic, check your brakes to make sure you can stop quickly if necessary. • C is for Cranks and Chains: Be sure your pedal cranks and chain run smoothly.
  • 12.
    Pre-Ride Safety Check •S is for Seat Post: After you adjust the saddle height, double-check to make sure the post is positioned securely. • Do a slow ride check before heading into traffic, to ensure all parts are in working order.
  • 13.
    View this embeddedvideo about bicycle safety: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiwBpJLp4DA
  • 14.
    Section 3: Rules of the Road 1. Follow the law: As a cyclist, you have the same rights and responsibilities as a motorist. Obey traffic signals and stop signs. Ride in the rightmost lane, in the direction of traffic.
  • 15.
    Rules of theRoad 2. Be Predictable: Make your intentions known to motorists, pedestrians and other cyclists. Don’t weave in and out of traffic and parked cars. Signal before you turn, and check for traffic well ahead of making a turn or lane change.
  • 16.
    Rules of theRoad 3. Be Conspicuous: Ride where you can be seen. Wear bright clothing, and use front and rear lights and reflectors. Make eye contact with drivers, to be certain they see you. Don’t ride on the sidewalk, except on campus, or on designated parts of the Elizabeth River Trail.
  • 17.
    Rules of theRoad 4. Think Ahead: Anticipate what drivers, pedestrians and other cyclists will do next. Watch for debris and potholes, and ride outside the “door zone” of parked cars. Watch for turning vehicles and distracted drivers. Cross railroad tracks at right angles.
  • 18.
    Rules of theRoad 5. Ride Ready: Do your pre-ride safety check for air, brakes, cranks and chains, and seat post. Wear a helmet.
  • 19.
    Rules of theRoad 6. Keep your cool. Road rage can make a bad situation worse, and put you in danger.
  • 20.
    Section 4: Emergency Procedures •Plan Ahead, and Carry a Cell Phone: In case of a flat tire or other mechanical malfunction, devise a strategy. Who will you call if you are stranded? • Learn how to repair your bike, and carry an emergency tool kit and spare tire.
  • 21.
    Emergency Procedures • Incase of a traffic accident, move your bike out of the way of traffic, call 911, and get the driver’s name and insurance information.
  • 22.
    Section 5: Bike Share FAQs • Q: How do I reserve a bike? • A: You can phone or stop by the Outdoor Adventure Program (OAP) Center to reserve a bike. If none is available, you will be placed on a waiting list, and notified by phone and/or email when a bike becomes available. OAP Center phone: 757-683- 3384.
  • 23.
    Bike Share FAQs •Q: How long can I keep the bike? • A: Bikes are loaned out for one week at a time. They must be picked up at least one hour before closing, and returned within one hour of opening on the due date. For example, if you get your bike on Sunday afternoon, you must return it the following Sunday within one hour after opening.
  • 24.
    Bike Share FAQs •Q: What if I don’t get the bike back in time? • A: You will be charged a late fee of $4.00 per day for every day you keep the bike beyond the due date.
  • 25.
    Bike Share FAQs •Q: Can I renew my bike loan for an additional week? • A: As long as no one is on the waiting list, you may renew your loan. However, you must physically bring in the bike to the OAP Center before you can check it out again.
  • 26.
    Bike Share FAQs •Q: What if the bike is damaged or stolen? • A: Return a damaged bike immediately to the OAP Center. If the bike is stolen, phone the OAP Center at 757-683-3384, as soon as possible after discovering the theft.
  • 27.
    Congratulations! You have successfully viewedthe Bike ODU tutorial. You are now ready to take the quiz at the OAP.