Avon Bike Rodeo

Avon Police Department & Avon Parks & Recreation Department are partnering to offer a Bike Rodeo on June 4 (rain date June 11) at the Avon Middle School front parking lot, 3445 Long. Rd. at 9-10:30 a.m. or 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

A Bike Rodeo is an event for cyclists AGES 7-11 to learn about, and practice, bike safety. The Bike Rodeo includes a safety inspection and a series of skill stations directly related to everyday bicycling situations. Participants will practice starting and stopping, the safe way to exit a driveway, negotiate an intersection and avoid common road hazards.

Registration opens Tuesday, March 1 at 8 a.m. Register online at http://avonrec.activityreg.com. Fee is $10 per child.

Please bring a bicycle in working condition, properly fitted helmet and a water bottle with name on it. Riders MUST wear closed toe shoes!

Please contact Avon Parks & Recreation with questions, 440-937-6106.