Keiki Bicyclists Start Off The School Year On The Right Wheel

Hawaii Bicycling League, Kapolei Commons and Sports Authority hosted a Bike Safety Rodeo at Kapolei Commons just prior to the start of the new school year to promote safe riding skills for kids and their families.

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A group of children participate in a bike handling drill. Photos courtesy of Kapolei Commons.

The event covered a range of topics, including helmet fit and safety, bike fit, bike laws, hand signals and bike handling. Adult bike education classes also were available.

ThinkFirst, a nonprofit dedicated to preventing brain injuries, also distributed free helmets to every child who participated.