8 Colo. Code Regs. § 1402-1-2.618

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, June 10, 2024

Section 8 CCR 1402-1-2.618 - BICYCLING ON PUBLIC ROADS OR MOUNTAIN TRAILS

If a child care facility has bicycling trips either on a public road or on mountain trails, the following rules shall be complied with:

A. The bicycling supervisor must be familiar with state laws about bicycling; be knowledgeable about the type of bicycling terrain where the bicycle trips will occur be knowledgeable about bicycling in the mountains, if applicable: shall know how to make simple bicycle repairs; and, shall hold at lest a current Red Cross standard First Aid and safety certificate or equivalent.

B. At least two (2) staff members must accompany a group while biking. From time to time, biking groups may divide up as long as bikers are always with one staff member and staff members are in visual, verbal or electronic (radio or wireless communication) contact with each other. A bicycling supervisor or staff member equally qualified and another qualified staff member must accompany each bicycle trip. Correct staff to child ratios must be complied with at all times. There must be one staff member at the beginning and end of each bicycle group.

C. Each bicycler shall wear head protection and the bicycle shall be equipped with brakes in good condition. Bicycles shall be in good condition, properly maintained, inspected prior to each bicycling trip, and adjusted to the size of the child riding the bicycle. For Children using their own bicycles the facility must notify parents or guardians a written statement will be required in advance, attesting that the bicycle is in good condition, properly maintained, inspected, and adjusted to the size of the child riding the bicycle.

D. An appropriate bicycle repair kit and First Aid equipment must be taken on each trip. The First Aid supplies must be put together by a person knowledgeable in First Aid supplies needed for bike trips and possible accidents and/or injuries.

E. The bicycling supervisor must instruct children as to emergency procedures, safe riding practices, and road and trail etiquette.

F. The bicycling supervisor shall evaluate each child as to their physical capability to participate in the planned bicycling trip, keeping in mind the trip length, terrain, altitude of the trip, and weather conditions.

G. Water/fluids must be taken on each bicycle trip.

H. An itinerary of the biking trip and a list of all people on the biking trip must be kept at the child care facility.

I. The child care facility must have written safety procedures of bike trips, including the written protocol for evacuating a child that becomes sick or injured on a bike trip. Staff and children must be trained on the safety procedures and protocol.

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8 CCR 1402-1-2.618

46 CR 22, November 25, 2023, effective 12/15/2023