# Bike

## Verb + bike

* ride a bike
* get _**on / off**_ your bike
* fall off your bike
* hire a bike
* knock somebody off their bike

## Common expressions

* have a go on someone’s bike
* go for a ride on your bike
* lean your bike against (a wall)
* chain your bike to (a gate)
* your bike _has a puncture_

## Exercise

### 1. Verb + bike

1. Unfortunately, I _**fell**_ off my bike and broke my arm _in two places_.
2. I couldn't _**get**_ on my dad's bike. It was too big for me.
3. My younger brother is learning to _**ride**_ a bike at the moment.
4. I have to _**get**_ off my bike and _push it up_ a steep hill to get to school.
5. I nearly _had an accident_ today. Some idiot in a car almost _**knocked**_ me off my bike!
6. I always _**hire**_ a bike when I'_m on holiday_. It's the best way to _get around_.

### 2. Common expressions

1. At night I chain my bike to a lamppost so that nobody will steal it. - d
2. I had to push my bike home from school today. It _had a puncture in the front wheel_. - e
3. Neil's not in. He's gone for a ride on his bike. - b
4. Can I _have a go on your new bike_? - c
5. I leant my bike against the wall before I went into the shop. - a
