Great Times at the Annual Bike Rodeo!

Pack 115 took over the Crofton Woods Elementary School (CWES) faculty parking lot on a recent Saturday morning for their second year running of the Bike Rodeo! Close to 70 kids came out on a crisp Crofton morning to hone their bike riding and safety skills.

Time to Register.

Upon registration the riders received a goody backpack provided by Fence and Deck Connection. Each rider then headed over to the required bike and helmet inspection. Manned by mechanical support from Eastern Mountain Sports and knowledgeable volunteers, parents could be confident that their child’s bike and headgear were both road-ready. After minor adjustments to some of the bikes and helmets, the kids were able to choose their next station from a wide variety of options. Some of the activities included Passing Pedestrians, Demon Driveway, Slalom, Bike Safety and Newspaper Toss.

Beautiful day for some biking.

First stop, bike and helmet check

Safety and fun, all in one.

While our young riders clearly thought it was all about having fun, observers could see that the children were learning important skills to keep them safe on the road.

Winner for coolest helmet.

Our sponsors made it worth the ride! Fence and Deck Connection graciously provided reflective bags/backpacks and lights for all the participants. The backpacks included free kids meal coupons and reflectors from Chick-fil-A and large Dickey's cups. Additionally Four-Season's and Bruster's provided items that were raffled off during the event.

Ready to make a delivery.

Everyone, kids and spectators alike, enjoyed themselves and got to learn valuable bike safety and skills in a fun and interactive way.

Pack 115 would like to extend a special thanks to all the pack volunteers that came out and helped with setup, station leading and breakdown. The event was a huge success because of your help. Additionally we would like to thank CWES, Crofton Town Hall, Fence and Deck Connection, Chick-fil-A, Dickey's and Bruster's for their support.

Newspaper Toss was a big hit!