A round-up of fun and safety at Kindersley’s Bike Rodeo
By Joan Janzen
The Town of Kindersley, in conjunction with the Kindersley RCMP, held a Bike Rodeo on Saturday, May 13, at the West Central Events Centre. Approximately 50 kids of all ages brought their bikes and participated in the activities at this annual event. The event kicked off at 1:00 p.m. and ran until 3:00 p.m., providing a day of learning and fun for all who attended.
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Children under 12 were accompanied by their parents, who were also invited to bring their bikes to the rodeo. The afternoon included bicycle safety and bike inspection, a simulated road course, bicycle registration, and a helmet and fit check. All the bikes in attendance were registered in case of theft. Anyone who didn’t attend (children and adults) can register their bikes at the Town Office.
There were also prizes to be won by the kids, sponsored by local businesses. Supreme Sports, Jorann Safety, Kelly Insurance and Kindersley Castle Building Centre all provided prizes. Winners will be drawn this week and will be notified.
In anticipation of the bike rodeo, Westberry Elementary School had sent home bike safety tips with students earlier in the week. Those safety tips included reminders to ride in the same direction as traffic when riding on the streets. The bike rodeo helps equip children with the skills they need to travel safely on the streets this summer, and volunteers and the RCMP helped make the day’s events run smoothly.
The Town of Kindersley would like to thank the many volunteers who made this event possible, including local RCMP, Fire Department, Town of Kindersley employees and a few residents.