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Rider skills quiz
Please take this short quiz if you are coming on one of our longer rides for the first time.
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How should you approach parked cars? (choose two answers)
1 point
Take a photo for Instagram
Make a rude gesture at any drivers
Ride at least 1 metre from the cars to avoid opening doors
Be prepared to give way to other road users
What should you be prepared to do on a narrow road? (choose two answers)
1 point
Pull in or wait in a passing place
Eat a snack
Signal to an oncoming driver
Dive into a hedge
What should you be aware of on a longer ride?
1 point
You will need to eat and drink more than a normal day
The ride may have more hills than you are used to
The weather can change during the day
All of the above
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Who might need extra support on a ride?
1 point
Women
Older riders
Anyone on the ride
Brompton riders
Clear selection
Which two things could make you fall off?
1 point
Riding past a pub
Gravel in the road
Using a phone while riding
Crossing the M25
What three things should you do around horses?
1 point
Speed up
Slow down
Call out to the horse riders if you are behind them
Overtake wide and not too fast
How should you descend on a long or steep hill? (choose three answers)
1 point
Repeatedly gently squeeze and release the brakes ('feathering')
Stay sitting down and shift your weight backwards
Scream if you want to go faster
Keep looking at the road ahead, not your front wheel
If someone falls off in the road, what should you do first?
1 point
Call 999
Make approaching drivers aware in both directions
Take a photo
Give them water
Clear selection
How should you cross a busy road? (three answers)
1 point
Use a pedestrian crossing if there is one
Dig a tunnel
Expect vehicles travelling at high speeds
Consider crossing half way and waiting in the middle
Which of these should you check before a ride?
1 point
Instagram
Strava
Weather forecast
The football scores
Clear selection
What are two reasons you should take extra care when it's dark?
1 point
You might hear an owl
It gets colder once the sun has set
It is harder to see the road surface / potholes
More people drive when it's dark
When planning a longer group ride, what should you factor into the route?
1 point
Food stops
Toilet stops
Stations where people can bail out early
Ideally all of the above in the same location
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What should you always bring with you? (choose three answers)
1 point
A spare inner tube which fits your bike
Water and snacks
A bright green jersey
Spare cash and a mobile phone
What should you be prepared for if it rains? (choose two answers)
1 point
It will take you longer to stop
There will be more ducks around
Your snacks will get wet
You may find it harder to see
Why should you not usually overtake the ride leader?
1 point
They have the coolest bike
They know the route and it avoids stretching the group out
They will cry
It's bad luck
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What 3 things should you do if you come across a flooded road?
1 point
Ride in the middle of the road
Ride with your pedals level to get through the water
Ride as fast as you can
Wait for a car to drive through to see how deep the water is
What does the back marker do?
1 point
Puts stickers on people's backs
Sings motivational songs
Fixes punctures
Remains at the back of the group to make sure people don't get lost
Clear selection
Which three things should you check on your bike before each long ride?
1 point
The tyres are pumped up and in good condition
The brakes work properly
The paint isn't chipped
The chain is oiled and runs smoothly
What should you do on all rides? (tick some or all)
2 points
Introduce yourself
Support each other
Respect differences and don't assume
Have fun!
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