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In conjunction
with the annual Nalley Historic Roswell Criterium, one of the most popular
events each year are the kids races. This is the event where children
from the ages of 6 - 12 are allowed out onto the race course to experience
the same thrills that the Pro riders experience. Depending on the age
group, the races are either a straightline drag race beginning at Cherry St
heading north on Canton to the finish line or a complete lap around the same
course used by the Pro's. You will see everything from bikes with
streamers, baskets, training wheels, bmx bikes, mountain bikes and some road
bikes.
 
Bicycle safety is
one of the most important skills we can teach children. In order to participate in the Kid's
races, children MUST
participate in the Kid's Bicycle Safety Rodeo in order to race the Roswell
Bicycles Kids Races. The Kids Bicycle Safety Rodeo is an organized
"class" where children learn about cycling safety and bicycle
handling skills organized by the Kiwanis Club of Historic Roswell and
supported by Roswell Bicycles. After the "class" portion, the children
will have an obstacle course to navigate through in order to
"graduate" from the class and be eligible to race in the Roswell
Bicycles Kids Race to be held on the same course as the Pro race!
Bicycling is a
wonderful recreational and competitive experience. Over 57 million Americans
ride bikes at all levels. Sadly, each year there are needless deaths of
children, ages 14 and under, in bicycle-related incidents and hundreds of
thousands more injured. The need and demand for bicycle safety programs
increases each year with more and more children depending on their bicycles
for transportation, fitness and recreation.
In an effort to promote a safer and more enjoyable community, Kiwanis Club of
Historic Roswell, Roswell Velo and Roswell Bicycles have recognized the
safety concerns facing citizens as they relate to the streets of Atlanta
metro cities. "The Kids Bicycle Safety Rodeo" will offer a fun,
innovative and educational way to teach children about the inherent dangers
associated with cycling by broadening their knowledge, skills, awareness and
experiences on the bicycles.
The Kids Bicycle Safety Rodeo will offer children safety tips in the
following areas: bicycle safety maintenance; proper helmet fit; clothing;
bike handling to include steering, turning, hand signals; bike/pedestrian
safety; and knowledge of community signs and rules of the road.
Following the The Kids Bicycle Safety Rodeo the children will have an
opportunity to test their newly acquired skills on the course the Pros will
race on, in the Roswell Bicycles Kids Races.
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