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The Herald Home Newspaper of Hills Second Clan Mall Registered Number Return Postage SO per year Single Copy Price Fifteen Cents THE HERALD WEDNESDAY MAY 21 SECOND SECTION BikingFun For All Ages Pedal pushing is a popular pastime for young and old In answer to the energy crisis inflation pollution and physical fitness more and more people are taking to the road on two wheels Instead of four Bicycle sales are at an ell time high Prices range anywhere from to WOO and bikes are available In a variety of styles and sizes equipped with horns signal lights and gear shift yielding up to IS speeds Age Is no barrier At years Walter Kentner has traded In his car for a threespeed bike with all the latest bells and whistles gadgets and gizmos Walter a roomer at Actons Station Hotel doesnt go very far on his new wheels just around town although In his ounger days he cycled four and five miles a day around the Ballinafad area where he was born and raised I drove a truck to Toronto every day for years when worked at the mill Lindsay Flour MUD he told the Herald But now my bike will take me where I to go and DIKES APPEAL TO KIDS OF ALL AGES WALTER KENTNER FORMER EMPLOYEE OF LINDSAY FLOUR MILL IN ACTON BOUGHT A THREESPEED A MONTH AGO HE SAID HIS CAR WAS GOING TO COST TOO MUCH TO REPAIR AND HIS NEW WHEELS WILL TAKE HIM Hitching a ride with Mommy are off to Fairy Lake Park and Daddy Maureen for a Sunday afternoon McGilUvray and Duff 4 outing the exercise will be good for me If I every get used to these hand brakes he added Ben Is an employee at Tanntery Each weekday winter and summer rain or shine Ben cycles the four tulles to and from his home on the First Line just outside of Acton In Acton whole families like the Vic Morriss the Martin and the Ian are taking ad vantage of the bicycle craze for Sunday outings shopping trips and weekend jaunts We used to cycle miles and miles when we lived In England said Mrs Joan Morris Elizabeth Drive Last May when Joan mother of four returned from a trip back home her husband Vic presented her with a surprise his n hers bikes I he figured if he me with a little bit of I wouldnt want to go back to England so often Since then the Morris family have been enjoying family shopping trips and bike hikes around Fairy Lake We dont go very far because the children are small and the roads arent as safe as in England Joan added Joans rig has a passenger seat for Stevie who is just five Jill eight has her own vehicle Hilda and Martin Tim- merman and their four children live on Main Street North about four miles out of Acton Their favorite Sunday outing is a trip to Rockwood Park Sometimes they cycle Acton That a lot of miles and a lot of hills for Sandra 10 and Patricia But fiveyear old Peter and Christine who Is four have EVEN WITH TODAYS high stolen was found on an Acton prices youngsters are street bearing a Guelph careless with their bicycles licence plate This bike either lost or Bike Rodeo A Success Fifty youngsters aged to 18 pedaled down to Georgetown Market Sunday to take part in the second annual bicycle rodeo Sponsored by the Georgetown Optimist Club the rodeo was a great success according to president Hal Harvey Were very happy with the number of kids who showed up this year despite the cold weather Last year added the turnout was very poor After registering the kids first went through a bicycle inspection conducted by Const Bruce Deacon of the Burlington Police Bikes were everything from brakes to lubrication and designated as being satisfactory un satisfactory approved and not BEN KUIPERIJ winds his way through the homeward bound workers at Tannery in Acton Even In approved for night riding The next step was to go through the course made up of four parts The first was to drive In a circle bounded by two white lines without going over the lines Next the children were required to drive between two straight lines about five inches opart as slowly as possible without hitting the lines Then came what you might call a bicycle slalom course The cyclists had to weave in and out between a number of obstacles set up In a line The final course required the cyclists to drive through parallel lines of pegs again without hitting any of them Afterwards awards were given out for the highest scores In the age groups Junior under 10 Intermediate 10 and senior over 12 and each participant received a bicycle Identification card an Optimist safe drivers licence and a safety club sticker to attach to their bikes winter Ben cycles the four mllesto and from his home on First Line He says it A BIKE CAN TAKE YOU are Ian and Cathy children The McG vrays where a car wont go McGilUvray on a recent liketogetoutwlthoutthecar Crossing the creek at Fairy Sunday outing with the for a pleasant change back of their mom and dads bikes We really enjoy these family excursions It seems like a long way but we take our time and spend a while at the park If we leave after lunch were back by supper time said Mrs The family of Crescent are not quite so venturous The children are very small But Ian and Cathy McGilUvray tuck Maureen two and Duff four safely into the rear baby seat and cycle over the Prospect Park The biggest have to cross u a plank across the creek one child at a time and then one bike at a time We just like to get out without the car for a change explained Ian Many large towns and cities are constructing bicycle paths to accommodate the Increasing flow of twowheel traffic For whatever their reasons more and more people are enjoying this refreshing inexpensive mode of recreation and tran sportation Const Bruce Deacon of the rie8 Wa toe Burlington Police is seen bicycle course Each bike Is checking 14 yearold Richard checked carefully to ensure bicycle before driving HERE ABE THE WINNERS OK THE SECOND ANNUAL Club bicycle rodeo Sunday at Georgetown Market Broken down Into three age groups boys and girls junior under 10 in termediate 10 and senior over 12 they are from left front row David Wood first Darren Selby 2 victor 3 second Susan Martin 3 Smarda first inter Chris Manhire Blaln Steed 3 Indiri firs Inter girls Third row Randy Reese first Lyn Chapman 2 Mike Milton 3 Sharon Steed third girls senior Wendy Rogers 2 and Debbie Hughes 1 background arc Const Bruce Deacon of the Burlington Police and John chairman of the bicycle rodeo committee Bicycle Safety Depends On Knowing The Rules And Keeping Your Bike In Good Working Order Wheel toys are he favorite of kids of all ages Too many however dont realize lhat their bicycle is not toy According to the highway traffic act a bicycle is a vehicle subject to the rules of the road When riding a bicycle like driving a car one must con the safety of himself and others accept directions obey rules and understand limits and boundaries Children arc taught bicycle safety In the schools Corporal Arbour of the Acton OPP pointed out but they are still careless or should I say Carefree Although there have been only two bike In two years in Acton I It more a matter of luck than safety Corporal Arbour stressed the importance of parental supervision and Instruction He added that the Ontario Ministry RIGHT TURN of Transportation has put out a pamphlet outlining the On tario laws and your bicycle It can be picked up free at any police station According to the Ministry collisions Involving bicycles are Increasing with the number of bicycles on Ontario roads The greatest number of accidents involves cyclists In the age groups of 15 to Studies indicate that the major problem areas are lack of proper equipment lack of knowledge and observance of the rules of the road and lack of ability to handle the par type or size of bicycle A bicycle must have a warning device such as a bell or horn in good working order If riding in the dark a bike must have a white or amber light on the front a red reflector or light on the rear red reflective material at least inches long and one inch wide on the rear and white reflective material 10 Inches long and one inch wide on the front forks Wear white at night Just like a ear a bicycle must be kept In safe operating condition Handlebars gears chain and pedals must be kept straight tightened and well oiled Keep the brakes properly adjusted and the tires in good repair A bicycle is the smallest vehicle on the road and it Is sometimes to be seen by a motorist Before turning a corner changing lanes stop ping or slowing down signal In plenty of time to let the motorist be aware of your In tendons Hold he signal until you are ready to start the urn then put both hands on the handlebars while making the turn Make sure you stay the proper turning lane At busy Intersections It is safer to get off your bike and walk across with the pedestrians A cyclist must yield the right of way to pedestrians at a crosswalk Also yield right of way when coming out of a driveway Bicycles are not permitted on STOP expressways and freeways such as and the JEW and roods where NO BICYCLE signs are posted No passengers ere allowed on a twowheeler designed for one person If you graduate from a standard bike to a multispeed racer make sure you get used to the hand brakes and ac celerated speeds before taking It out onto the main roads ana into traffic Ride a bike that fits you The size of your bike affects your ability to control the steering braking and pedaling device You should be able to reach the round comfortably with the all of your foot when you are sitting upright on the seat Hills residents have just four days left to acquire a bicycle licence After June 1 anyone riding a bike without a licence Is subject to a fine Me reason for registering bikes with the municipality is to have oil vehicles on record in case of loss or theft A quick check of the serial and licence numbers with the licence bureau can urn up a missing bike more easily Treat your bike with respect observe the rules of the road and enjoy happy safe cycling PHOTOS BY THE HERALD YOUR BICYCLE IS A VEHICLE AND SUBJECT TO THE LAWS OF IHE HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ACT YOU MUST SIGNAL BEFORE TURNING CHANGING LANES STOPPING OR SLOWING DOWN BARRY OF COBBLEHILL ROAD DEMONSTRATES THE CORRECT USE OF HAND SIGNALS LEFT TURN