Kids everywhere love getting on their bikes and heading off into the park, through the neighborhood, or down small country lanes. You take your bike, and off you go!

Part of the fun of riding a bike is finding your way, going over bumps and dodging potholes. You probably like to feel the wind while riding downhill, and everyone knows how good it feels when you finally reach the top of the hill.

When you're with a friend, you often say things to each other as you ride. You might say, “Here's the hill!” or “Slow down!” And because there's traffic out there, you need to learn to say, “Be careful!”

Riding Around — Faire un tour à vélo

Telling a French friend that there's a stop sign is easy!You have to put a noun and verb together, like you usually do. Some of those words you've learned in previous chapters. Some you're going to learn for the first time. Let's begin by looking at the key words you'll need: