Tour by bike
Plan and take a short neighborhood bike tour with helmet and adult supervision, map stops, observe landmarks, and record favorite discoveries safely.
Step-by-step guide to plan and take a neighborhood bike tour
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Step 1
Put on your helmet and fasten the straps so it fits snugly.
Step 2
Give your bike a quick safety check by squeezing the brakes and looking at the tires.
Step 3
Pack your water bottle notebook and pencil into your backpack.
Step 4
Look at the map and choose 4 stops to visit then mark them in the order you will ride.
Step 5
Tell your adult supervisor the route and the time you will be back.
Step 6
Ride safely to the first stop following bike rules and signals.
Step 7
When you arrive at a stop get off your bike and place it in a safe spot.
Step 8
Look closely at the landmark and write one favorite discovery and draw a small sketch in your notebook.
Step 9
Repeat Steps 6 to 8 for each of the remaining stops on your map.
Step 10
Ride home with your adult put your bike away and have a drink of water.
Step 11
Share your finished map notes sketches and favorite discoveries on DIY.org
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can we use if we don't have one of the listed materials like a helmet or notebook?
If you don't have a bike helmet use a certified skate or climbing helmet instead, and if you lack a paper notebook or map from Step 3–4 use a smartphone notes app and a mapping app kept in your backpack as substitutes.
What should we do if something goes wrong during the safety check or the ride?
If the brakes feel soft when you 'squeeze the brakes' or the 'tires' look low in Step 2, stop, pump the tires and tighten or have an adult check the brake cables before continuing the ride.
How can we adapt the activity for different ages or skill levels?
For younger riders shorten Step 4 to pick 2 close stops and have the adult supervise each leg, while older kids can plan all four stops, time each segment, and lead the map-marking and note-taking in Steps 4–8.
How can we enhance or personalize the bike tour to make it more fun or educational?
Turn Steps 6–8 into a themed scavenger hunt with a checklist in your notebook, add small photos next to sketches, and then upload your finished map, notes, sketches, and favorite discoveries to DIY.org as in Step 10.
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Facts about bicycle safety and route planning for kids
🗺️ Cartography (map-making) has helped explorers and neighbors alike for thousands of years — the word comes from Greek for "map" and "write".
🔎 Kids who actively look for and record discoveries while exploring tend to learn more and remember details better.
🚲 More than one billion bicycles exist worldwide — there are more bikes than cars on Earth.
🧭 People use landmarks (like statues, big trees, or colorful doors) to build "mental maps" that help them find their way.
🪖 Wearing a properly fitted bicycle helmet can cut the risk of head injury in a crash by roughly 50–70%.
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