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Halifax Regional Police to host bicycle rodeos

Halifax Regional Police, in partnership with Cyclesmith, is planning numerous Bike Safety Rodeos this spring throughout HRM.

They are designed to educate and test cyclists at the elementary school age. This program concentrates on several vital areas of bicycle safety, including helmet safety, rules of the road, and safe cycling skills.

Children receive Bike Safety Rodeo Certificates upon completion of the skill-testing obstacle course. As well, their names are entered into draws for exciting prizes!

The schedule is as follows:

Saturday, May 9, 2009, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
-Dartmouth Sportsplex (Police Week)

Sunday, May 31, 2009, 2:15-4 p.m.
-Halifax Commons (Open Street Party)

Wednesday June 3, 2009, 3-5 p.m.
-Admiral Westphal Elementary, 6 Fourth Street, Dartmouth
(Bike to School Day – HRM Bike Week 2009)

Wednesday June 3, 2009, 3-5 p.m.
-Elizabeth Sutherland Elementary School, 66 Rockingstone Road, Halifax
(Bike to School Day – HRM Bike Week 2009)

Saturday, June 20 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
-Bedford Walmart (Summer Kick-Off for Safety).

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