Pumping Pedals

                                     “ Pumping Pedals” by Maggie Lilleby

SJ Part 4 Number 3 2004

1. Infer

What kind of a person is Sally Davies? Tell why you think this.

Sally is the kind of person that grew up loving BMX racing.She’s been racing for only six months.

2. Evaluate

Explain why you think the author entitled the story as “Pumping Pedals”

Because the racers have to  pump their pedals all the time.

3. Think about it

Why do you think Sally would like to attract more girls to the sport of BMX racing?

She would like to have more competition.

4. Recall

How are the bikes designed and what are they made of?

Lightweight aluminium, titanium and carbon fibre.

5. Think about it.

Why did Sally groan as she remembered her first racing bike?

Because she was scared

6. Please explain the racing technique called “pumping” and why it might be important?

Because if you not pumping then you’re not racing.

7. Do you think BMX racing is a dangerous sport. Tell why or why not you think this.

No, I do not think that BMX is a dangerous sport unless you have protective gear.

8. Synthesize

Please tell what you liked most about the story and why or why not you would like to be a BMX racer.

When Sally Davies beat the 12 year-old boys.

9. Design a flyer to attract and introduce new riders to the sport.