2nd Annual Cubs Bike Rodeo

A reflector take away for all participants completing the educational bike tasks.

Today I attended the Second Annual Cubs Bike Rodeo held by LSU's University Lab School.  A good friend of mine, who's a dedicated supporter of cycling here in Baton Rouge, helped organize the event.  It's designed to educate children, as well as their families, about safe bike riding practices.  Children visited 10 different stations, run by volunteers, and completed different cycling related tasks.  They engaged in bike maintenance, helmet fitting, balancing skills, quick braking, correct hand signal use, reading road signs, responding to shout outs while in motion, keeping control while turning or with one hand.  Participants walked away with a great learning experience as well as a very cool bike reflector promoting the use of alternate forms of transportation to school.  Kudos to the organizers and the volunteers for teaching our kids and encouraging smart bike usage in our city!

 Mike Bitton helps adjust a helmet for just the right fit.
Last year Mike received the first Velo Lousiane 2013 Bicycle Ambassador Award
http://irenekatophotos.blogspot.com/2013/04/velo-louisiane-2013-bicycle-ambassador.html

 Volunteers worked 10 different stations designed to teach young cyclists safe bike riding skills.

Very attentive and caring while helping the kids.

 Myra Broussard (left), LSU's Lab School Principal, with a young cyclist and Jennie Kluse (right), Bike Rodeo organizer.

The awesome team of organizers and volunteers dedicated to teaching youth about safe cycling practices.

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