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Bike Rodeo

• Wednesday, July 13, 2016, 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Are you looking for a fun activity to help assure your child’s safety when riding their bicycle this summer? Continuing our tradition of hands on experiential learning, Cornell Cooperative Extension is hosting a Bike Rodeo in Malone this summer. Working together with the Safe Routes to School program, the Franklin County Traffic Safety Board and Franklin County Public Health, we invite you and your children to join us at the Malone Rec Park, on Wednesday July 13 anytime between 4:00 and 7:30 p.m. Children can practice their bike skills on a safety course using their own bike. The course will help youth identify potentially dangerous situation and ways to increase their safety when on their bicycles.

For youth who do not have a bike helmet, one will be provided and fitted. Already have a helmet? We review with families how to adjust the fit for safety. Also on hand, a bicycle mechanic to check bikes for safe operation and adjust the bicycle to fit the rider. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department and Operation SAFE CHILD will be onsite to create identification cards. These up-to-date cards increase child safety by decreasing significantly the amount of time required to provide authorities with current height, weight and eye color when needed.

Also on hand, the Child Car Seat Safety Program. This program evaluates the installation of the car seat and if it is the correct style of car seat for the baby or child. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released the Results of the National Child Restraint Use Special Study in May 2015. The good news is 94% of children under age eight were restrained in booster or car seats. However, nearly half of those seats were installed in a manner that reduced their effectiveness in protecting the child. This check provides reassurance that the seat you use will protect your child.

Come ride and learn with us on Wednesday July 13 at the Malone Rec Park. We plan to have FUN, FUN, FUN and a safe summer! 

Fee

FREE

Location

Malone Rec Park
Duane Street
Malone, NY 12953

Last updated June 30, 2016