騎單車上路安全第一

In light of the calls for energy conservation and carbon reduction, cycling is now more popular than ever. In fact, cycling in Kinmen is not only eco-friendly but also recreational. In response to the latest trend of cycling, the Kinmen County Government has published the Student Cycling Handbook to remind all cyclists that while environmental protection is important, they should be equally concerned about their own road safety.

節能減碳，單車正盛。在金門騎自行車，不僅環保，也是一種運動休閒享受。金門縣政府為了順應這股單車風，印製了學生自行車學習手冊，提醒單車族，要環保也要安全。
Kinmen County Government pointed out that the publication is in fact identical copy of Taichung City Student Cycling Handbook; after acquiring permission from the Taichung City government, the county government has reprinted the handbook for distribution in Kinmen. Content of the handbook include: how to maneuver a bicycle correctly; the right way to ride a bicycle; the additional gears and options one can install on his bicycle; regular inspection and maintenance for a bicycle; instructions for basic bicycle repair; general traffic knowledge; regulations that cyclists commonly violate; how to acquire license for bicycle and so forth.

縣府表示，這本教材原係台中市學生自行車學習手冊，經該市政府同意後，金門縣政府加印發行。手冊內容包括：自行車的正確操控、自行車的正確行駛、自行車的騎乘裝備、自行車的定期檢修、自行車的簡易維修、交通常識、常見的違規事例、自行車的過關考照等。

The county government also stated that bicycle is a safe and convenient means of transportation that requires no energy but rider's peddling. A bicycle is an economic, safe and eco-friendly tool that not only serves as a tool for physical fitness training/recreation but also an ideal means of transportation for short distances that is worthy of extensive promotion in Kinmen.

縣府說明，自行車是一種安全輕便、不需使用能源，利用身體自己的踏力推動車輪運轉，經濟、安全又環保的健身、休閒用具，也是短程交通工具，值得一起推廣。

The primary objective of offering instructions on cycling is to help students understand the basics about bicycles including how to select the right bicycle based on their own physiques and learn how to adjust the cushion to appropriate height. Students will also learn how to maintain balance by paddling with equal strength on both legs so as to ride safely in the right way and pay attention to various details on safety and bicycle maintenance.
教導學生騎乘自行車，最主要的目的，首先要讓學生瞭解如何選擇符合自己體格的自行車，學會如何調整座墊與地面高度，進而學會如何雙腳等量的踩力保持平衡。讓學生能夠以正確的方法騎乘自行車，安全上路，並注意各項安全維護事宜。

Although cycling is a relatively safe sport and the bicycle is great equipment for recreation/physical fitness and transportation, cyclists are by no means exempted from accidents. This is why cyclists must protect themselves by wearing cycling helmets properly to according to the rules.

自行車雖是一種安全的運動、休閒健身用具及代步工具，但不代表絕不會發生突發事故。所以騎乘自行車時務必佩戴自行車專用頭盔（安全帽），並確實符合規定正確佩戴。

In order to keep a bicycle in normal function, regular bicycle maintenance is necessary for the safety of the cyclist himself and other road users. Cyclists should also take note and observe all pertinent traffic regulations. When students cultivate the right concepts of safety and values for life at a young age, they will be able to assimilate and internalize such concepts when they grow up.

為確保自行車維持正常性能，平時一定要做好自行車維護；為自己及他人安全計，騎乘自行車除需特別注意，並應遵守各項安全規則。從小建立安全觀念及正確生命價值觀，長大後的行車更能確保安全。

The county government also emphasizes that Kinmen County enjoys a comprehensive network of transportation to offer the greatest accessibility. The roads are level and the sceneries are pleasant, making the county the best place to promote cycling as a recreational sport. As such, the task of teaching students to cultivate the right cycling techniques and knowledge to ensure these young road users obey all traffic regulations for the sake of their own safety has also been included as an important goal for the county government. In light of the soaring prices of energies and severe air pollution, the promotion of safe cycling is no doubt the best solution for our society at this point.

縣府強調，金門縣各項交通建設四通八達，道路平坦，風景秀麗，是最適合推廣自行車休閒運動的縣市，教導學生正確騎乘自行車技能及常識，遵守交通規則，維護學生安全，也應列為工作重點。由於目前能源高漲，空氣嚴重污染，提倡安全騎乘自行車，是最符合社會需求的運動。