Rotary Club of Adel and Adel Police Department to host Safety Bike Rodeo on May 4

COURTESY OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF ADEL
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Officer Monte Keller explains the rules of the road during the 2019 Safety Bike Rodeo.
Officer Monte Keller explains the rules of the road during the 2019 Safety Bike Rodeo.

Children ages 5-12 are invited to bring their bicycles and helmets, along with their parent(s), to participate in the 5th Annual Safety Bike Rodeo from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, May 4 at the Adel City Hall Parking Lot, 301 S. 10th St., Adel. The event is organized by the Rotary Club of Adel and the Adel Police Department to promote safe bicycle-riding habits and to reduce accidents involving children. This come-and-go event is free and offers interactive activities for children, free giveaways and a drawing for prizes.

Bikes will be inspected and helmets checked for fit before children receive safety instruction and ride through the course. If the child does not have a bike helmet, a loaner helmet will be fitted to use during the event. Adults may also bring their bikes and helmets for inspection.

Children completing the safety course will receive a certificate of completion, bike safety information, a Rotary flyer, an icee and a bottle of water.

Other activities at the Safety Bike Rodeo include tours of a police car and a fire engine and the opportunity to visit with an Adel Police Officer and Adel Firefighters. In addition, the Raccoon River Valley Trail is nearby for riding or walking.

The 5th Annual Safety Bike Rodeo is made possible through the generosity and support of the Rotary Club of Adel, the Adel Police Department, the City of Adel and many sponsors.

This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Rotary Club of Adel, Adel Police Department to host Safety Bike Rodeo May 4