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Dab
Dab
Type: Active/Contact
Age: 2nd-7th grade
Group size: 4 or more
Supplies: Cones
Instruction: Cones are set up in a square. Size depends on number and skill of riders (smaller area for more advanced riders.) The game starts when someone yells, “1, 2, 3, dab!” Players ride around in a circle, and perform trackstands in order to try to get other players to “dab,” or put their feet on the ground. If a player does so, they are “out” for that round but must remain in the box as obstacles for remaining players. The game is won by the last person remaining on their bike. Players are disqualified if they leave the square (either by accident or by being pushed out by another player) or if they ram into another player’s bike in order to try to get them out. Players are not allowed to touch other players or other bikes, but accidental taps are allowed.
Slow Race
Slow Race
Type: Active/No Contact
Age: 2nd-7th grade
Group size: 2 or more
Supplies: Cones or other items to make lanes
Instruction: Lanes are set-up with a start and end point. Players begin when someone yells “go” and must move as slowly as possible towards the end point. Players are disqualified if they put their foot on the ground or leave their lane. The last player to cross the finish line wins.
Label the Bike
Label the Bike
Type: Restful/No Contact
Age: Any
Group size: 4 or more
Supplies: Sticky notes with bike parts written on them
Instruction: Campers are given sticky notes with different parts of the bike written on them, and must work together to put the sticky notes on the different parts of the bike.
Parts of the bike relay
Parts of the bike relay
Type: Active/No Contact
Age: Any
Group size: 4 or more
Supplies: None
Instruction: Have participants break into two groups and line up away from the bike. Name a part of the bike and the first person to touch it wins a point for their team (you don’t necessarily have to keep track of points).
Slalom Relays
Slalom Relays
Type: Active/No Contact
Age: 2nd-7th grade
Group size: 4 or more
Supplies: Cones, water bottles, or anything else to create a slalom course
Instruction: Use items to set up a slalom course. First have each camper go through the slalom course one at a time to get a feel for it and experiment with technique. Then, once they’ve gotten comfortable with that, think about framing this as a group initiative and how they can improve their time as a team.
Horse
Horse
Type: Active/No Contact
Age: 2nd-7th grade
Group size: 2 or more
Supplies: Cones
Instruction: Players ride around and pick a line to ride (a skinny, over a log, etc). Each player must replicate the action. If they fall, they receive an “H” and so on. Players are eliminated once they get “Horse”. To keep it fun and so they can still learn, those players can still participate. The last player standing wins.
Ice Cream Hill
Ice Cream Hill
Type: Active/No Contact
Age: Any
Group size: 2 or more
Supplies: None
Instruction: Participants are given a “challenge by choice” opportunity to ride a particularly challenging hill. If they are able to ride up it without falling/walking/touching the ground, they receive a prize of the instructor’s choosing (it does not have to be ice cream).
Ride the Line
Ride the Line
Type: Active/No Contact
Age: Any
Group size: 2 or more
Supplies: None
Instruction: Pick a technical line and have participants ride it over until they can ride it without dabbing. This is great for faster riders to do while waiting for the group to catch up.
Time Trial
Time Trial
Type: Active/No Contact
Age: Any
Group size: 2 or more
Supplies: None
Instruction: Campers ride a trail segment or obstacle as fast as they can. The instructor times the campers (either one at a time or as a group), and then they see if they can beat their time!
LNT Bike Game
LNT Bike Game
Bike Where Its Right
Bike Where Its Right
Type: Active/No Contact
Age: 2nd-7th grade
Group size: 4 or more
Supplies: None
Objective:. At the end of this game campers will come away with a clear understanding of trail etiquette related to multiple Leave No Trace principles; Travel on Durable Surfaces and Respect other Visitors
Before the game: This game should be played in a large flat area like a parking lot or field. Instructor will set out 4 cones in a square about 100 feet apart marking starting zones for 4 small groups
Instruction: Instructors start by Splitting the group into 4 small groups of 3-4 campers a piece. Instructors will assign each group one of the below identities but only tell that group. Group identities are a secret to other groups but instructors will tell the group what the possibilities are:
Watery Trail
Muddy Trail
Dry Trail
Horse rider
Hikers
Big group of bikers
Small group of bikers
Instructors then give 1 minute for each group to decide how they want to act out their identities when they encounter another group. Groups can act out what they are and can make noises but cannot speak any actual words.
Group starts riding slowly together in any direction they want until they encounter another group. At that time both groups act out what they are.
Each group guesses what the other group is and if they should ride through or turn around. For example; if a group encounters what they determine is a muddy trail based on how the other group acted it out, they turn around and ride the opposite direction until they meet another group.
Wrap up questions
Why would you not want to ride through a watery or muddy trail?
Who has the right of way between a biker and a hiker? Biker and horseback rider? Uphill vs downhill biker?
What are some additional ways we can demonstrate respect for the trails and other users on the trail while we ride?
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