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BikeDFW partnered with the Cities of Allen and Irving on May 15th for Allen Family Bike Day and the Irving Bicycle Fest to present bicycle safety programs for kids (aka, Bike Rodeos). A bike rodeo is a bicycle skills event that provides an opportunity for kids to practice and develop skills to become better bicyclists and avoid typical crashes. Our goals were to actively engage kids in learning, practicing, and demonstrating their bicycle handling skills in a fun, noncompetitive atmosphere. Hopefully, the participants were encouraged to become lifelong cyclists. And... these events were a lot of fun for us!
Bob Murdoch explains that the "slow" race means that the last person to cross the finish line wins.
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A little parental help never hurts.
Chandra adjusting brakes.
Training wheels are OK too.
Bike safety inspection required before kids ride the course.
Joel Hoback explaining how to negotiate the course.
The "slow" race... forces kids to practice bike balance.
A future champion being recruited by the Metro Volkswagen racing team?
Marc Mumby pumping tires.
The Allen BikeDFW crew - showin how it's done!
The signal for stopping.
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