A bicycle safety clinic and rodeo that allows participants 7-12 to learn and practice bicycle skills will be on:
SATURDAY April 30, 2016 9-noon
At the Maryville Farmers Market
Founders Square
East Broadway, Maryville, TN
The clinic will provide children ages 7-12 with an introduction to bicycle safety, including rules of the road, bike and maintenance, bike helmets, and bicycle skills. Free helmets are available for children who do not have a proper fitting, safe one. Free back packs will be given to children completing the course while supplies last. Participation will take about one hour and appointments are available with pre-registration onsite registration will be available.
Printable registrations can be found at www.SmokyMountainWellness.com.
“We’re excited to be able to present the cycling skills clinic for children in our community, says Donna Dixon, Smoky Mountain Wellness and Teresa Thayer, Blount County Health Department. “Through this clinic, children in our community will be able to learn and practice skills essential to keep them safe and cycling for life.” Maryville Police Department will provide safety instructions and the Bike Patrol are hosting Greenway Rides.
For more information about the Smoky Mountain Bicycle Skills Rodeo or to volunteer contact Smoky Mountain Wellness. SmokyMountainWellness.com 865-803-8887.
The 2016 Smoky Mountain Bicycle Rodeo skills clinic is being presented by:
Smoky Mountain Wellness
Blount County Health Department
Maryville Farmers Market
Maryville Police Department
Jeff Roth Foundation
Renasant Bank
Blount County Community Health Initiative.
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
Foothills Strider’s,
Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organization
Alcoa, Inc.
Cycology Bicycles
Kickstand Community Bike Shop