Cycling Instruction Practice Exam

5 seconds

10 seconds

30 seconds

45 seconds

Check the frame size

Check the handlebar position

Saddle tilt and position

All of the above

Repeated pedaling motion

Poor running shoes

Bike seat setting is too high or low

All of the above

Plantar Fasciitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

Always check posture

Never miss a warm up or cool down

Place emphasis on the larger trunk muscles

All of the above

Patellar Tendinitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

Tight hips

Tight shoulders

Stress on the knees and calves

A and C only

Behind your ears

Behind your knee caps

At your wrist

At the bottom of your foot

Ankle flexibility

Cut down on miles

Change shoes

All of the above

True

False

Practice Exam

1. When you measure heart rate with your fingers, you should use what count (in seconds)?

2. Which of these should you consider when trying to avoid a cycling injury?

3. Illiotibial Band Syndrome is most likely caused by which issues?

4. Which injury describes pain on the tendon between the heel and the calf muscles?

5. Which of the following statements is true regarding preventing injuries?

6. Which injury is also called ‘cycler’s knee’?

7. If someone has excessive tibial external rotation or ‘toeing out’, they are likely to experience what issues?

8. Use two fingers together to measure your heart rate at what body location?

9. Which factors will help someone alleviate or manage achilles tendinitis?

10. Stretch what is tight. Strengthen what is weak.