Fox Chapel Police Department bike rodeo rescheduled
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Bad weather forced the Fox Chapel Police Department’s second annual Bicycle Rodeo to be rescheduled, said event organizer Sgt. Craig Sorg.
The rodeo had been set for April 29, but now will take place from 5-7 p.m. on May 23 at Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, 384 Fox Chapel Road.
Admission is free. No registration is required.
“Everything will be the same,” Sorg said about the activities. “We’re going after school, so maybe we won’t have to compete with soccer and baseball and facility activities over the weekend.
“I’m hoping we’ll get some additional kids to participate and have a nice family outing with police at the church.”
Families can have their bicycles inspected for free. Mechanics from Pro Bike+Run in Monroeville will be at the rodeo to do minor repairs.
Riders’ helmets will be inspected and checked for proper fit. A new helmet will be provided for free if the old one doesn’t fit properly. Helmets of various sizes were donated for the event by UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
The rodeo will consist of several bicycle obstacle drills.
After the riders complete the course, they will get a certificate and will have their names put in a hat for giveaways including two new bicycles.
The police will be grilling hot dogs and providing drinks to all who come.
Local firefighters and EMS have been invited and bring their vehicles for children to explore.
More information is available on the borough website at fox-chapel.pa.us.