Join us for our third-annual Bike Rodeo and Safety Day in partnership with local emergency service community partners at a new location. The family-friendly event comes back this year on September 7 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Buncombe County Sports Park at 54 Apac Drive in Asheville.
This is a free, fun-filled event dedicated to promoting bike and safety education in the community. The Bike Safety Rodeo is tailored to youth 5 to 15 years of age. The first 100 kids ages 5 to 15 will receive free helmets!
Participants can look forward to an exciting array of fun activities aimed at setting them up with essential bike safety skills all while having a blast. Community partners such as the Buncombe County Fire Marshal, Buncombe County Emergency Services, Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, Asheville Police Department, Buncombe County Public Libraries, and Safe Kids WNC, will be on-site to provide engaging and educational activities for all attendees. This includes a bike skills course, bike demonstrations, helmet fittings, and more.
Participants are encouraged to bring their bikes to fully participate in the event's bike skills course. For those without bikes, a limited number will be available for borrowing on-site.
Activities featured at the event include:
- Bike skills course and slow bike races starting at 9:30 a.m.
- Library cards and story time starting at 10 and 11 a.m.
- Fire Safety Trailer, BearCat, and an ambulance.
- Helmet-fitting service, ensuring proper fitting and usage of helmets to enhance safety.
- Bike tips and demonstrations, showcasing best practices and useful tips for young bike riders.
- Therapeutic mini horse and therapy dogs.
- Pelican’s SnoBall onsite.