Bicycle rodeo

In the United States, Kiwanis clubs originated the idea of teaching bicycle safety to organized groups of children.

Eventually, a more hands on approach was used to teach the children and the term bicycle rodeo was adopted.

This is an opportunity for area youth to learn important skills and in the process get to know some of our bicycle, traffic, and reserve officers.

Others who run rodeos are schools, outdoor recreation companies, the Boy Scouts of America, State Farm Insurance, and large bicycle shops or sporting goods stores.

Throughout the town there are real life situations such as traffic lights, stop signs, pedestrians crossing the streets, and road intersections.

Rodeos are a popular place for businesses to come and set up booths to sell bike related products and give away gifts to the children.

Many times local radio stations will broadcast their shows live from the rodeo and provide music to add to the experience.