The Polk County Cooperative Extension Service partnered with The Great Escape to host a Bicycle Week for the campers at Serendipity Kids Ranch Outdoor Camp at Harmon Field. The weeklong event provided bicycle activities including history of the bike and safety on your bike.
Special guest John Cash came out and talked about his work with the LiveStrong Foundation.
Police Officer John Sauve (J.J.) dropped by with his police bicycle and talked about bicycle safety. Brendan Dillow from the Chain Heart Pro Racing Team brought his racing bike and discussed the life of a pro racer. Dennis Greene with the Great Escape Bicycle Shop spent one morning going over all the bicycles to make certain they were in proper working order.
At the end of the week, the camp facilitated a bicycle rodeo. The rodeo provided an opportunity for the young campers to practice and develop bicycle skills that help them to become better bicyclists and avoid accidents. Seven of the campers went home with new bicycles and many more went home with new helmets, thanks to Cash, Greene and The Great Escape.
– article submitted by Jimmi Buell