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Blessing of the Bikes

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THE BLESSING OF THE BIKES Join homeschooler Lynette, as she discovers all about bike riding in New York City. First she takes us to Bicycle Habitat to make sure her bike is safe and she has just the right helmet. Then its on to the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, where we get to see the annual “blessing” and meet GLEN GOLDSTEIN, the founder of the event. Glen tells us that there are over a hundred thousand bike riders every day in the city. He says the most important thing about riding a bike in New York City is to always wear a helmet. He claims it is very safe there because the bikers are going just as fast as the rest of the traffic. An interesting, new episode, introduced just in time for National Bike Month. Links to: Bike Parade in California

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  • Celebrate The Fourth of July by covering your bicycle with red, white and blue streamers. Grab your friends and make your own parade down your street or around your local park. What you'll need: Red crepe paper streamers White crepe paper streamers Blue crepe paper streamers Scissors Tape Bicycle or tricycle How to make it: Decorate your bike with the different colors of streamers. Use the tape to attach it and the scissors to cut the streamers. You can sometimes create streamers by pushing a few crepe paper strips into the handle bar grip end where there is a hole. These streamers will float when you ride your bike. Click on the image below to see how they celebrate the Fourth of July in Long Beach California!
  • Do you know the correct way to wear a helmet? Here's a site that will tell you how.
  • A Short History of the Bicycle

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