Is there a cost for the Historic Roswell Kiwanis Kids Bicycle Safety Rodeo?
There is no cost for participant or parents; this is another service of the Kiwanis Club of Historic Roswell.
What is involved in the Kids Bicycle Safety Rodeo?
Each participant must complete six different stations, which are listed by clicking here
Will medical personnel be available during the rodeo?
Can parents walk the course with their children?
Yes. Parents are welcomed to accompany their children around the circuits of the Rodeo.
Will food and beverages be available at the Historic Roswell Kiwanis Kids Bicycle Safety Rodeo?
Food and beverages will be available for purchase in the areas around the Criterium race circuit. No food or beverages will be available at the rodeo site. It may be hot, so please be prepared.
Can I have my child's bicycle inspected before the rodeo at Roswell Bicycles?
In order to participate in the Rodeo, all participants must have his or her bicycle inspected, free of charge, by the mechanics of Roswell Bicycles . Please have bike inspections done on-site the day of the event and not at the Roswell Bicycles store in Roswell. Bike inspections will begin at 2 pm, one hour before the rodeo course is opened.
Will bikes or helmets be available at the Rodeo site?
Each participant should bring his or her own bike and helmet as none will be available at the Rodeo site.
Does my child have to participate in the Kids' Race or can he or she just participate in the Rodeo?
Rodeo participants can be part of the Kids' Race or just take part in the Rodeo.
Will the streets be closed when my child is escorted to the race circuit for kids races?
Yes. Roswell Police will temporarily close parts of Mimosa Blvd and Magnolia Street and will escort youngsters to the circuit. This will occur at approximately 4:30 pm. Of course, parents can take their children on their own to the race circuit. Participants will enter the race circuit at Turn One when called by race officials.
Where can we park?
Parents can park at Wachovia Bank, 37 Magnolia Street, and other marked areas. No vehicles (other that service and emergency vehicles) will be allowed on the lot used for the Rodeo.
Not exactly. The Criterium is on the same day and in the same general area of Roswell, but the Historic Roswell Kiwanis Kids Bicycle Safety Rodeo is conducted and managed by the Kiwanis Club of Historic Roswell, Inc. The Nalley Historic Roswell Criterium is directed and managed by the Roswell Velo Cycling Club in association with the City of Roswell and USA Cycling.
Can Criterium race participants register at the Rodeo site?
Criterium participants must register through the race officials and not at the Rodeo site. Criterium registration can be done on-line at http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=6126; Online Registration Closes Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 8:00 am ET. The registration area for the Criterium -- not the Rodeo -- is at Vickers Automotive at the corner of Woodstock Road and Canton Street. Registration for the Bike Rodeo is at the rodeo site.
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