Bicycling
Description
Bicycling is a statewide 4-H project. It features curriculum that
will guide you through the project. For a copy contact your County
4-H Office or order online at Extension
Publications. For additional curriculum possibilities, explore the National Directory of 4-H Materials and do a key word search for Bicycling.
Bicycling
What you can do in this project: learn how and where to bicycle safely; plan a bicycle camping trip; design and build a bicycle obstacle course; conduct a bike maintenance check.
Grades: 3-12
Resource: 4H446, Bicycling
Program Safety Regulations
All 4-H members and leaders (adult or youth) participating in
the bicycling project or activities must use protective or safety
equipment, including approved safety helmets. Refer to the Program
Safety section for specific requirements for the bicycling project.
Events
Want to learn more about Bicycling? Try the links below.
Bicycling Project Training
Many counties hold local training for members and leaders in
their favorite project areas, including bicycling. Watch your county
4-H Family newsletter or contact your county Extension office for
details.
Wisconsin 4-H and Youth Conference
If you’re in grades 8-10, check out the next Wisconsin
4-H and Youth Conference, scheduled each June at the UW-Madison
campus. The conference offers educational seminars in most areas
of 4-H. Contact your county Extension office for details.
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County Fair
The county fair . . . what a great time it is! Every summer, families
flock to county fairs to see the latest 4-H project exhibits. Exhibiting
is a fun and educational way for youth to showcase their project
work to judges and to the public.
Judging materials are supported by Bill Shaw in memory of his wife, Shirley.
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Related Links
There’s so much more to learn in the 4-H Bicycling Project.
Just follow these links!
Anything & Everything Wisconsin.com
Information on the states on road, mountain biking and touring
bike trails.
Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin
The federation is a statewide, non-profit group that advocates
increased bicycle use, access, safety and education. It publishes
and distributes maps that classify state and county roads based
on conditions for bicycling. It also identifies Rustic Roads, recreational
bike trails and mountain bike facilities, and provides contacts
for local bicycle route information. Maps may be ordered by calling,
toll free, 800-362-4537. The federation also publishes an excellent
quarterly newsletter, Wisconsin Bicyclist.
Bikes Belong Coalition
National coalition supporting and promoting safe biking. Excellent resource to help you advocate for bicycling in your community. Source for bicycling news, safety information, photos, links and cycling-related resources.
GORP:
Great Outdoors Recreation Page
Lots of bike how-to information.
Go Wild With Wisconsin Wildcards
An activity kit from the Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources that includes more than 250 "trading cards," featuring some of Wisconsin's plants, wildlife and special places. Great resource for helping Wisconsinites (of all ages) get to know their state and its natural resource issues.
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County 4-H Project Resources
This web site provides links for many natural science projects
including links for fun project ideas on bicycling.
Wisconsin 4-H SET
Resources and links to science, engineering, and technology activities.
Wisconsin Bicycle Clubs
Long list of clubs throughout the state.
Wisconsin
Dept. of Natural Resources: Bureau of Parks and Recreation
Information on state trails and parks.
Wisconsin Off-Road Bicycling Association
Statewide, grassroots organization dedicated to promoting and
preserving environmentally responsible mountain biking opportunities
through education, advocacy and volunteer action.
Wisconsin
State Mountain Bike Trails
Information from the Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources on
mountain bike trails in the state.
Wisconsin Dept. of
Tourism
Source of bike tours and lodging information.
Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation
Select “bicycle and pedestrian transportation” for
information on Wisconsin bicycle laws, maps and organizations.
Wisconsin
State Touring Bike Trails
Information from the Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources on
touring bike trails in the state.
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Project Support
For more information on the 4-H Bicycling Project, contact the
following:
UW-Extension County 4-H Offices
This is your link to a list of Wisconsin County Extension Offices.
Select the county of your choice.
UW-Extension
State Specialist: Steve Kinzel
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Application for Registration as a Registered Judge for Wisconsin Fairs