Bike Rodeo in Downtown
Lincoln on April 25
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[April 17, 2015]
LINCOLN - The Logan County Outdoor
Trail is working toward safe trails for non-motorized activities and
improved cycling opportunities in Logan County. As part of their
efforts, they have partnered with Healthy Communities Partnership to
bring a bike rodeo to downtown Lincoln on Saturday, April 25 from 10am
to 12pm. The event will take place on the McLean Street side of the
square and the Logan County Farm Bureau parking lot.
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A bike rodeo is a bicycle skills event that provides an opportunity
for bicyclists to practice and develop skills that will help them to
become better bicyclists and avoid typical crashes.
Emily Hauter, outreach coordinator for the trail group, is excited
to bring the event to Logan County children. “Our goal is to provide
an opportunity for the participants to learn, practice, and
demonstrate their bicycle handling skills in a fun, noncompetitive
atmosphere,” said Hauter.
The bike rodeo will feature educational stations regarding bike
safety and an obstacle course. Participants should bring their bike
and helmet. A bike safety station will be facilitated by Cub Scout
Pack 101. Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
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The Logan County Outdoor Trail group is exploring and using criteria
of the Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC℠) program which provides a
roadmap to improve conditions for bicycling and make Logan County a
better, bikeable community.
“While our trail efforts focus on all non-motorized activities,
activities like the bike rodeo help promote both safety and active
transportation in Logan County,” said Hauter.
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Healthy Communities Partnership is a public, collaborative
organization comprised of community agencies, businesses and
individuals striving to create the healthiest community in America.
HCP activities are funded by the Abraham Lincoln Healthcare
Foundation. For more information or for updates, “like” Healthy
Communities Partnership on Facebook. More information about the
trail can also be found at
www.healthycommunitiespartnership.com/trails.
Interested members of the community who are willing to volunteer for
the trail effort or would like to attend the next Healthy
Communities Partnership meeting should call 217-605-5008.
[Angela Stoltzenburg, Healthy
Communities Partnership]
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