This May Not Be Your First Rodeo, But It's The City's First Bike Rodeo

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — The city of New Rochelle is kicking off a summer of fun on two wheels this spring.

The city's First Bike Rodeo is set for May 18, from noon to 2 p.m. Cyclists ages 5-18 will meet at New Rochelle City Hall, then ride over to Flowers City Park with the NRPD, and that's just the start of the fun, including a helmet fitting station and games, a helmet decorating station, food trucks, music and raffles.

"Our newly created 'Bike Rodeo' is a wonderful collaboration between the Department of Parks & Recreation, our Youth Bureau, and our Police Department's Police & Community Together Unit (P.A.C.T.)," Parks & Recreation Commissioner Vin Parise said. "It is a new, fun, and engaging way for us to promote bicycle safety, and highlight our Police Department's youth engagement, while also encouraging children to enjoy Flowers City Park uniquely. We are beyond grateful and appeciative to Montefiore New Rochelle for being to sole sponsor of this event."

Young cycling enthusiasts will be able to get a bike safety inspection and test their riding skills in a specially designed obstacle course. The first 200 children to register will get a free helmet.

Participants must be able to ride without training wheels. Children under 10 must have a legal guardian present.

You can register to take part in the pedal-powered rodeo here. The event is open to New Rochelle Residents only — limited space is available. Walk-ups on the day of the event must have their own helmet and a waiver will be on site.

Check-in will take place at City Hall at 11:15 a.m.

The rain date is May 19.