Why is training important?
Before starting a bicibus it is essential to carry out theoretical and practical training in cycling. This is crucial for several reasons:
- Security: Ensure that all the people involved in the bikebus have the necessary knowledge and skills to ride safely on public roads.
- Trust: The training will help participants feel more secure and confident when riding in a group and in shared traffic.
- Citizenship: Training in traffic regulations and good driving practices is essential to be a good example of civility and to avoid problems with the authorities.
- Service improvement: With adequate training, problems can be identified and the service improved, ensuring a satisfactory experience for the participants and meeting the objectives of the project.
What should the training session contain?
- Discover the itinerary: It is important that the guides know the route of the bicibus in order to guide the group of children safely and efficiently.
- Recognize trouble spots: The guides must know the areas of the route where risk situations can occur, in order to take preventive measures and guarantee the safety of the group.
- Basic traffic rules: The guides must know the rules of cycling in order to guide the group of children safely and comply with road regulations.
- Group bicycle circulation regulations: It is essential that the guides know the traffic regulations specific to the bicibus, in order to guide the group safely and comply with road regulations.
Who conducts training?
It is important to seek support from local organizations or entities specialized in promoting the use of bicycles, since they can provide advice and help in training to guide a bicycle bus.
