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Kiwanis bike rodeo promotes safety
About 70 children participated in the Kiwanis Bike Rodeo on Saturday. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
by Brian Turrel
At five minutes until nine o’clock Saturday morning, the rain stopped, and kids pushing princess and superhero bikes began to trickle in to the Schlitterbahn Water Park parking lot to participate in the Kiwanis Bike Rodeo.
The Kansas City, Kansas, West chapter of Kiwanis put on the annual event, now in its 12th year. Several other organizations assisted by providing volunteers and expertise, including Children’s Mercy Hospital and Providence Medical Center.
Other community organizations provided games and activities in a community fair near the park entryway.
Approximately 70 children participated in the rodeo. Trained volunteers fitted each participant with a bike helmet and gave each bike a safety inspection. The rodeo participants then rode their bikes through a series of skill tests and received a certificate.
The Kansas City, Kansas, West Kiwanis have been recognized by their international parent organization for the effectiveness of the bike rodeo in promoting safety.
Rodeo participants each received a bike helmet. Trained volunteers fitted each helmet and provided information to parents. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)The Big D cycling team provided safety checks and basic maintenance assistance. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Rodeo participants learned bicycle steering hand signals. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Children and their families lined up for bicycle safety inspections. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Rodeo participants completed a bicycle skills test. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Several community organizations set up booths that provided games, prizes, and information. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)The Kansas City Kansas, police department bicycle patrol participated in the activities. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Rodeo participants completed a bicycle skills test. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Rodeo participants completed a bicycle skills test. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Rodeo participants completed a bicycle skills test. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Rodeo participants completed a bicycle skills test. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Rodeo participants completed a bicycle skills test. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
