Go Ride Event Details
DATES - Between Monday 2nd June and Friday 24th October
RISK ASSESSMENT - (Download)
SCORESHEET - (Download)
Schools must set up a go-ride circuit based on the diagram below with help from your School Sport Coordinator
- Ride the Line – Cones 50cm apart from edge to edge. Cones spaced 1 metre apart from outside to centre. 10 second penalty for going outside the line of cones.
- Slalom – Cones 1.5 metres apart. 10 second penalty for going wrong.
- Limbo – Height of 1.5 metres. 10 second penalty for knocking the bar off. Bar must be a light material e.g. a bamboo cane or thin plastic stick. NOT STRING OR ROPE
- Dismount / Remount – Both feet must touch the floor on the same side of the bike. Bike must be stationary.
- Stop Box – Bike must be stationary for a count of 2 seconds. Feet do not have to be on the floor. Markers are 2 metres apart. 10 seconds penalty for not stopping in the marked area.
- Bottle Pick up / Put Down – Plastic bottle must be picked up off an upturned litter bin and put down on another upturned litter bin. Bins are 5 metres apart. Bottle must stay on the bin when put down. Feet are not allowed to touch the floor. 10 second penalty for feet touching the floor or bottle falling off the bin.
- Children will compete as individuals.
- Use result sheet (DOWNLOAD) to register childrens times and send back. Details on result sheet.
- Children can register their times on http://www.go-ride.org.uk/ to receive certificates.
- It is recommended that children use their own bikes (if children borrow a bike it must be a suitable size) and wear a helmet. Bikes must be in sound mechanical condition. Go to http://www.go-ride.org.uk for tips on bike maintenance and other essentials.
Equipment List - your ssco will be able to locate genuine go ride equipment
- 9 Cones / 41 Domes
- Bamboo cane / plastic stick – alternatively use limbo equipment in the go-ride bags
- Two poles to rest the limbo bar on
- 2 litter bins
- Empty plastic bottle
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