SBC and Pooler Lions club offer bike rodeo on June 14

Bike RodeoThe Savannah Bicycle Campaign and the Pooler Lions Club will offer a fun, free Bicycle Rodeo designed for kids aged six to 12 on Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. – noon. The rodeo will be held at West Chatham Middle School, 800 Pine Barren Road in Pooler.

Interested in volunteering to help with this event? Register here.

The bike rodeo includes a safety inspection and a series of skills stations directly related to everyday bicycling situations. Participants will  practice starting and stopping, the safe way to exit a driveway, how to look for traffic, negotiate an intersection, and avoid common road hazards. The goal is to provide an opportunity for the participants to learn, practice and demonstrate their bicycle handling skills in an enjoyable, noncompetitive atmosphere, with certified bicycle instructors.

Rodeo participants  must bring a bicycle, a helmet, and a signed permission slip (Registration Form).

All Pre-Registered participants will be entered into a no-cost raffle. The grand prize is a
$200 bicycle as well as many other bicycle related prizes. Must be present to win. Only Pre-
Registered participants will be eligible for the raffle.

In honor of Flag Day on June 14, the West Chatham American Legion will be collecting used
flags for proper retirement.

Celebrate National Bike Month in Savannah

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May is National Bike Month and we are are offering a wide array of events to help you make the most of it.
The National Bike Challenge starts in May and continues until Sept. 30. Join the SBC team or start your own!

May 10: Skidaway Island Bike Rodeo

May 11: SpokeModels Second Annual Cyclofemme Ride

May 15: Pedal Medal Awards Celebration

May 16: Bike to Work Day

May 21: Volunteer Appreciation Day/May Cycle Social

 

 

 

Saddle up for the Skidaway Island State Park Bike Rodeo on May 10

In partnership with Skidaway Island State Park, we are hosting a Bike Rodeo on Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.  The rodeo is a fun, educational event for children to practice bike skills and learn how to safely navigate roads and traffic. Kids will tackle different stations, each with a different game or challenge. For example, riders might weave between traffic cones to practice balance skills, or have a “slow race” where the last one across the finish line wins.

Please remember, by Georgia law, all kids under 16 years of age must wear a helmet. We will have some low cost bike helmets available for purchase at the rodeo. Children must bring their own bicycles to the event.

The event is free, but a $5 parking pass is required to enter the state park. Let us know you’re coming by joining the Facebook event. We are also looking for volunteers. Want to help? Sign up for a volunteer shift!