Community walk and bike rodeo Saturday, Oct. 29 in Longmont

This FREE event teaches kids safe riding and walking skills

Boulder County, Colo. - Boulder County, the City of Longmont, St. Vrain Valley Schools, Safe Routes to School, and Bicycle Longmont invite families to attend and participate in a community walk and bike rodeo aimed at helping everyone learn how to walk and ride safely in their neighborhoods and around town. The event is geared towards kids aged pre-kindergarten to the fifth grade, but siblings are welcome.

The event will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Boulder County Fairgrounds, Barn A, in Longmont.

At 3:30 p.m., staff will lead a family/group bike ride. Costumes are encouraged but not required. All you need is a bike and a helmet to participate in the bicycle skills education and group ride.

The event will teach safe walking and bicycle handling skills in a safe environment. Kids will receive free helmet checks, bike inspections, and skills and drills education. Adults will also learn how to safely ride with their children, where to ride, and how they can make their neighborhood more bike and walk friendly.

For more information on the event, contact Cammie Piller Edson, Boulder County Transportation Department, via email at cedson@bouldercounty.org or call 303-441-3935.