New Hope Community Bikes Ride Smart Cycling Rodeo in Hamilton Ontario Canada

I had the opportunity to volunteer at a Ride Smart Rodeo with New Hope Community Bikes in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. It was an incredible experience, to help build community through the joy of cycling. Partnering with the City of Hamilton as part...
I had the opportunity to volunteer at a Ride Smart Rodeo with New Hope Community Bikes in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. It was an incredible experience, to help build community through the joy of cycling. Partnering with the City of Hamilton as part of their Pier 8 activation space, we provided a fun, action-packed event that got people of all ages excited about biking. We focused on promoting proper helmet fitting and improving cycling skills, including straight-line riding, braking, and weaving. The wooden obstacles added an extra challenge, making it a thrilling and educational opportunity for kids eager to ride. It was rewarding to see so many participants gain confidence on their bikes while contributing to a healthier, more connected community in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
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31 August 2024 at   47 Discovery Dr, Hamilton, ON L8L 8K4, Canada
New Hope Community Bikes partnered with the City of Hamilton to offer a Cycling Rodeo as a part of the Pier 8 activation space.
31 August 2024 ·   2 weeks ago taken in   47 Discovery Dr, Hamilton, ON L8L 8K4, Canada
The bicycles and obstacles were delivered to the Pier 8 activation area in the New Hope Community Bike Ride Smart trailer. Ride Smart is part of an elementary school program run to create safer riders and safer future drivers.
31 August 2024 ·   2 weeks ago taken in   47 Discovery Dr, Hamilton, ON L8L 8K4, Canada
The cycling rodeo was set up using pylons, chalk, and a few wooden obstacles. The clearly marked course helped to riders know what to do.
31 August 2024 ·   2 weeks ago taken in   47 Discovery Dr, Hamilton, ON L8L 8K4, Canada
Before starting the cycling rodeo, it was very important to know that riders knew how to properly use their brakes. Riders were instructed to stop and place their feet on the chalk footprints.
31 August 2024 ·   2 weeks ago taken in   47 Discovery Dr, Hamilton, ON L8L 8K4, Canada
On the straight line riding obstacle, riders were instructed to look ahead and keep their eyes at the end of the feature. There were a couple of small wooden logs to roll over at the end.
31 August 2024 ·   2 weeks ago taken in   47 Discovery Dr, Hamilton, ON L8L 8K4, Canada
In this part of the cycling rodeo, riders were instructed to carefully weave in and out of the orange posts, and then go up and over the two hill obstacles.
31 August 2024 ·   2 weeks ago taken in   47 Discovery Dr, Hamilton, ON L8L 8K4, Canada
The teeter totter was the most difficult challenge for the cycling rodeo. Riders were to keep their speed and cycle to the top. Their weight would tip the teeter totter down so they could easily ride off the the ramp on the other side.
31 August 2024 ·   2 weeks ago taken in   47 Discovery Dr, Hamilton, ON L8L 8K4, Canada
I felt that it was important that I knew how to safely use each of the obstacles in the cycling rodeo, so I had to test it out.
31 August 2024 ·   2 weeks ago taken in   47 Discovery Dr, Hamilton, ON L8L 8K4, Canada
Although it doesn't look like a big drop, I could feel the excitement of the tipping point of the teeter totter on its way down and being able to safely ride off.
31 August 2024 ·   2 weeks ago taken in   47 Discovery Dr, Hamilton, ON L8L 8K4, Canada
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