Marbles to host annual bike rodeo Saturday
Get on your bikes and ride on Saturday at Marbles Kids Museum!
The museum is holding its annual Bike Rodeo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Hargett Street between Blount and Person streets. More activities will be in the Marbles Courtyard and Moore Square.
There will be obstacle courses, bike safety information and a chance for you to make some bling for your bike. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Note that there will be a limited number of bikes and trikes to borrow. Make sure to bring a helmet.
There will be bike parades at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. starting at the Giant Blue Chair in Moore Square.
Event highlights:
- Bike Blast: Ride, wheel or run your way through the Bike Blast Obstacle Course.
- Traffic Garden: Stop, go, yield... Practice safety while taking a ride on a pretend city street.
- Bike Tune-Up: Get a tune-up from a tech and learn how to care for your bike.
- Bike Bling: Show off your style and bling out your bike and helmet.
- Helmet Fitting: Check your helmet for size and fit.
- Spin the Wheel: Test your bike knowledge.
- Ride the Trails: Learn about parks and trails in our area.
- Wheels and Ramps: Use your imagination to create streets, build ramps and explore how wheels work.
- Rodeo Raffle: Enter to win fun prizes including a bike!
If you're ready to get out on a bike ride with your kids, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends teaching kids these basic bike safety rules:
- Always wear a helmet.
- Ride on the right side, with traffic.
- Use appropriate hand signals.
- Respect traffic signals.