(Le Mars) — The Le Mars Rotary Organization is teaming up with Plymouth County Cyclists and Floyd Valley Healthcare to offer a Bike Rodeo which is scheduled for Wednesday evening, May 1st beginning at 5:30 p.m. Jim Gergeni
is a member of the Le Mars Rotary. He says the purpose for the event is to promote bicycle safety for young children.
Gergeni says the bicycle rodeo is for elementary students from Kindergarten through the sixth grade. Gergeni says the Le Mars Police Department will be assisting at the bike rodeo. He says students can utilize the opportunity to register their bikes, in case of their bicycles are ever stolen.
The annual bike rodeo will offer a free inspection of all bicycles.
Gergeni says this year those individuals that were recently awarded a “Josh’s Ride” specially designed bicycle built for handicapped children are being invited to participate in the annual bike rodeo.
The Bike Rodeo will feature free food, a skills course, and helmet fitting.
The Bike Rodeo will take place on 2nd Street Northeast, on the north side of Bike Central and the former police station headquarters.
(photos from 2017 event)
