YORKTON – The RCMP held the first day of the Grade Three Bike Safety Rodeo at Heritage Baptist Church parking lot the morning of May 15.
The event, which runs from the 15–18, features in-class lessons as well as an obstacle course for the students to navigate for each of the city's eight schools and students are set to receive brand-new helmets.
"Thanks to our RCMP and our firefighters, they come out and teach them how to ride their bikes properly and follow the rules and also just hand out some good advice," said Mayor Mitch Hippsley who was in attendance for the bike rode's kickoff.
Hippsley said that it's "extremely important" for kids to learn about bike safety.
"They're now at an age where they can actually ride far and they need to know what the rules of the road are," said Hippsley, adding, "when it comes right down to it they have to be taught properly first so this continues with the rest of their lives."
"Everyone wants a safe community and no one wants to see anything happen so for them to learn at this age it's perfect," said Hippsley.
