LET’S FIND OUT TRANSPORTATION THERESE SHEA ALL ABOUT BICYCLES
THE USEFUL BICYCLE Children learn to ride them early in life Families take them for a spin on weekends for fun and for exercise People even ride them to and from work What is this vehicle It is the bicycle the two-wheeled vehicle riders move by pushing pedals with their feet The bicycle is a source of entertainment but it is also an important means of transportation Though many children now ride bicycles bicycles were once just meant for adults 4
The bicycle has been around for about 200 years It has changed a lot since the first one was invented Today there are about two times more bicycles than cars worldwide In areas where there are few automobiles most people use bicycles to get around Even in countries that do have many cars bicycles are often used for traveling short distances Why might the bicycle be growing as a means of transportation What benefits does it have compared to cars for example Compare and Contrast Helmets and gloves make bike riding much safer and more comfortable 5
