Bicycle Rally Teaches Kids Rules Of The Road In Point Pleasant

POINT PLEASANT, NJ — Third graders from Point Pleasant got to test their skills and learn about bicycle safety as the Point Pleasant Police Department held its Third Grade Bicycle Rodeo.

The bike rodeo aims to teach students bicycle safety and the rules of the road. A simulated road course was set up where the students had the opportunity to test their skills while riding a bicycle. They had to obey street signs and stop for pedestrians (other students) who were in a crosswalk, among other rules.

The event was held at Ocean Road and at Nellie Bennett elementary schools, in conjunction with Kris Esposito and staff from Point Bikes and Kathleen Ebert of the Greater Mercer Transportation Management Association. Brielle Cyclery provided extra bicycles for the event.

"We would like to thank the Ocean Road and Nellie Bennett Elementary Schools administration, staff and, of course, the students for making these events a success," the police department said in a post on its Facebook page, which included photos of the event.

Professional Standards Home Inspections, LLC, FAA Licensed, provided the aerial photos.