Historic Roswell Kiwanis Kids Bike Safety Rodeo 2010

Historic Roswell Kiwanis will conduct its 9th annual Kids Bicycle Safety Rodeo on Sunday, April 25, 2010 while the Historic Roswell Criterium Bicycle races is taking place nearby.

To be held in the parking lot of the Roswell United Methodist Church on Mimosa Blvd, the Kids Bicycle Safety Rodeo will be co-sponsored by the Key Club of Roswell High School and the Builders Club of Crabapple Middle School.

Historic Roswell Kiwanis believes that bicycle safety is one of the most important skills that can be taught in order to keep children who ride safe on the roads.

The Kids Bicycle Safety Rodeo is an organized "class" where children learn about cycling safety and bicycle handling skills conducted by the Kiwanis Club of Historic Roswell. After the "class" portion, the children hit an obstacle course to navigate in order to "graduate" from the class and be eligible to race in the Kids Race to be held on the same course as the Pro race!

All bicycles will be inspected and "tuned-up" by the mechanics of Roswell Bicycle, and all helmets were checked.

After the rodeo, Roswell Police will close roads in the area and participants will be provided an escort to the race circuit. Emergency Medical Technicians from the Roswell Fire Department will be on-site during the Rodeo.

Participants will need a signed release from a parent or guardian, his or her own bicycle and a helmet.

A special thanks to...

• Roswell United Methodist Church

•Mayor Jere Wood, Legion of Honor Kiwanian

•Roswell Bicycles mechanics and staff

•Roswell Recreation and Parks staff;

Jeff Pruitt, Administrator of Park Services

•Roswell Police Department

• Fire Dept. EMTs, Roswell Public Safety Department

•Roswell Transportation Department

• Roswell High School Key Club

• Builders Club of Crabapple Middle School