Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) Prior to implementing a planned biking trip
that is off the grounds of the facility and that is more than 10 miles in duration,
the facility shall:
1. Obtain the necessary
permits to ride on roads or highways from host states and local governments where
applicable; and
2. Maintain on file at
the administrative office copies of these permits.
(b) The facility shall prohibit all biking from
taking place:
1. In inclement weather;
2. On roads with heavy traffic unless there is a
wide shoulder;
3. After sunset and
before sunrise; and
4. Off trails and in
prohibited areas.
(c) The
facility may permit a child to participate in mountain biking when the following
conditions have been met:
1. The child has been
provided with a mountain bike that has been designed and manufactured for riding on
trails;
2. The child has been provided
with a helmet designed for mountain biking, knee pads, gloves, protective goggles or
eye wear, and elbow pads;
3. A staff
member, volunteer, or contract provider who is experienced in mountain biking
accompanies the child; and
4. The child
has demonstrated an ability to participate in mountain bike
riding.
(d) The facility shall
ensure that all persons engaged in biking:
1. Wear
helmets that are approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) or the
Snell Memorial Fund;
2. Ride in a single
file on the right side of the road;
3.
Obey all traffic signs and signals;
4.
Yield to traffic;
5. Are led by a staff
member, and for groups of four or more children have another staff member riding at
the end of the group; and
6. Take a
30-minute break every two hours, or sooner when a child expresses a need for rest or
when a child is injured or ill.
(e) The facility shall ensure that the following
equipment is brought on a biking trip:
1. A road
map;
2. A bike repair kit; and
3. A water bottle for each child and staff member,
unless the itinerary provides access to potable water.
(f) The facility shall ensure that all bikes are
locked at night to deter children from running away or having the bikes
stolen.
(g) Before starting a trip and
every day of the trip thereafter, the facility shall ensure that all bikes have:
1. Brakes that are in good working
order;
2. Tires with treads and
sufficient air;
3. Handle bars that are
no more than 16 inches above the seat so that the biker can sit
comfortably;
4. Pedals with treads that
are a distance of 3 1/2 inches or more from the front wheel or fender; and
5. Reflectors in the front, rear, pedals and
spokes.
