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Geneva hosts free Bike Rodeo May 4

Families can bring their children and their bikes for an afternoon of fun, education and safety during Geneva’s Bike Rodeo on Sunday, May 4.

The free event will be held from noon to 2 p.m. at the Wheeler Park north parking lot, 822 N. First St.

Children will enjoy an outing of fun and bike education from the Geneva Police Department and local experts, including:

• Testing their skills at the bike safety riding course;

• Free bike safety checks and repair station with local bike shops;

• Bike helmet fitting station with Northwestern Medicine;

• Learning about bike and pedestrian safety with local partners from the Illinois Prairie Path, Fox Valley Bike & Ski Club, and the Geneva Park District.

The event is sponsored by the city’s Bike & Pedestrian Committee, which is comprised of community volunteers focused on promoting a safe, walkable and rideable Geneva. More information about the committee can be found on the city’s website, www.geneva.il.us.

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