What is a Bike Rodeo?
A bike rodeo is a community event that includes teaching bicycle safety concepts, typically to children between the ages of 4 and 13. However, any and all age groups could be included if the event is designed to accommodate the different age groups’ abilities. A bike rodeo usually includes some type of skills course that allows participants to ride their bikes in a safe environment, while being instructed about basic safety techniques, such as hand signaling, bike control (stopping, starting, turning) and other general traffic safety concepts. Contact your local community organizations to find out if a bike rodeo is planned in your area or consider planning one yourself.
Many local organizations hold bike rodeo events as a way to engage with their community while also providing safety information. Typically local Police and Fire Departments, Recreation Departments, schools, or other community groups (Health & Wellness organizations, Kiwanis, Rotary, etc) sponsor these types of events.
Here are some helpful resources if you are involved with a bike rodeo, or if you are thinking about planning one:
