News : Area children attend the 2023 Bike Rodeo

Area children wait their turn at the rodeo to have their bikes checked by the VPD to make sure they are safe and ready to go

The annual Bike Rodeo brought teeny tiny tots and children a few years older. The event was coordinated by the Vinton Parks and Rec Department and the Vinton Kiwanis Club. Both were on hand to direct traffic.

The Vinton Police Department was also on hand to perform safety checks for each of the children. Officers checked helmets to make sure they were properly worn, and making sure tires were inflated, and the bikes were ready to go. Following that each child was given a ticket to proceed through all of the obstacle courses.

Children learned to ride in their own lanes and to follow directions. They practiced turning, stopping, and were instructed in watching for cars, what street signs meant and basic bicycle safety.

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