Pincher Creek RCMP to host Bike Rodeo May 31

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Wear the Gear 2017 file photo with Bicycle winners Zachary Clinton and Ethan Maier up front

Pincher Creek RCMP - The spring season is the perfect opportunity to hit the road on your bike. The RCMP are offering a friendly reminder to be aware of bikes and riders. Bike riders are also encouraged to be mindful of their own actions.

Pincher Creek Bike Rodeo

On May 31, 2018, for the fourth consecutive year, there will be a Bike Rodeo held at the MCC Arena in Pincher Creek. The Pincher Creek Bike Rodeo is the finale of a month-long event called “Wear the Gear” that teaches children how to stay safe while riding their bikes.

Between May 1, 2018 and May 31, 2018, Pincher Creek Emergency Services will conduct patrols in the communities of Pincher creek, Beaver Mines, Cowley and Lundbreck. Children wearing helmets while riding their bikes or scooters will receive a “ticket” as reinforcement for good behaviour.

Second annual Wear the Gear community bike rodeo held at MCC Arena

Josh Davis - On Thursday June 2 the second annual Pincher Creek Bike Rodeo was held at the MCC Arena in Pincher Creek. Over 70 children as old as twelve were in attendance, riding their bikes around an obstacle course. The event was put together by Parent Link, Brighter Futures, and the Town of Pincher Creek, with assistance and supervision from local emergency service workers. Each child had their bicycle inspected, including a quick tune up if required. Their helmets were checked to see if they fit correctly, and they learned what is a proper fit. Chase Lincez gave a talk about his own bicycle accident last September, a nearly fatal collision with a truck on Main Street Pincher Creek. Hot dogs and water were served to those in attendance.