Due to the air quality advisory for Huntsville, the Kids’ Bike Rodeo scheduled for today, June 8, has been moved indoors to the Don Lough Arena at the Canada Summit Centre.
The rodeo was originally scheduled to take place at Huntsville Public School. It is one of two events the Town of Huntsville has partnered with The SportLab and other local organizations on to bring awareness to the benefits of cycling and the importance of safety.
Kids make their way through a variety of stations designed to improve their cycling knowledge and skills. Stations include helmet and bike safety checks, recognizing road signs, learning cycling hand signals, a mock intersection, and an agility course. The agility course is a group favourite; with cyclists riding as slow as they can while maneuvering through pylons and doing shoulder checks to identify images held up by volunteers. The entire rotation takes approximately 30 minutes and wraps up with a delicious snack, a completed checklist, certificate, and some bike goodies. Those who have registered are asked to arrive 15 minutes ahead of your assigned timeslot, provided to you in advance of the event.
“We’d like to thank the local organizations and businesses that are supporting this year’s new initiative by sponsoring a bike and safety helmet for local children,” said Mayor Nancy Alcock in a release issued by the Town. “Their donations mark their commitment to the community and recognizes the importance of physical activity for youth and also active transportation for the Town of Huntsville.”
The generous organizations that will provide local families with a bike and helmet this spring:
- Curveball Design
- Huntsville Volunteer Fire Fighters Association
- Huntsville Community Initiative Centre (2 bikes)
- Mayor Nancy Alcock
- Muskoka Bicycle Pro Shop
- Stephenson District Lions Club
The Mayor’s Bike Ride is scheduled for Thursday, June 15, 2023, with check-in at 6 p.m. at River Mill Park.
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