Marbles plans bike rodeo Saturday

Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh wants kids to bring their bikes and helmets to the museum this Saturday for Marbles' first bike rodeo.

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, kids of all ages and skill levels are welcome to try out a bike safety course, take part in a bike bling makeshop and learn more about bike safety.

The rodeo is behind the museum and the IMAX theater. Oaks & Spokes, Bike Raleigh, Bike Smart Grow Smart, Activate Routes to Schools and Oak City Cycling are helping out during the event.

A bike corral will be on hand so you can park your bike while you play at the museum. (Be sure to bring a lock!). Families also can pick up information about Raleigh's bike scene and bike trails.

The event is free with admission to Marbles, which is $5 per person and free for members. It looks like it might be a bit rainy on Saturday. Marbles folks tell me they are planning on making some contingency plans for the event. So stay tuned!