The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and various safety partners will host a free children's bicycle rodeo this weekend in connection with the Oil Heritage Festival (OHF) in Oil City.
The event will take place Saturday, July 22, 2023, in the parking lot between the PennDOT District 1 office and the Crawford Area Transportation Authority (CATA) facility along Elm Street in downtown Oil City.
Registration will begin at 11:00 AM, and activities will follow from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. All attendees should bring a bicycle and helmet and be accompanied by a parent or guardian who can sign a permission slip for participation.
Pre-registration is available by visiting www.PennDOT.pa.gov/district1 and selecting the "Bike Rodeo Registration" tab. The event is open to all children ages 5 to 12.
Participants will have a chance to win OHF ribbons as they complete various stations that teach safe biking habits. The Venango County Sheriff's Office will conduct helmet and bicycle inspections for all riders prior to participation.
A random drawing will be held to give away two free bicycles donated by CATA. A free hot dog lunch will be provided by Rep. R. Lee James.
Other sponsors include the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce and Keystone SMILES/AmeriCorps.
For more information on bicycle safety, visit www.PennDOT.pa.gov/safety.
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Contact: Saxon Daugherty, 814-678-7095
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