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Got a young cyclist? You need to know about this event tomorrow

Elliot Lake bicycle rodeo event will take place tomorrow in the parking area behind the Collins Hall on Hillside North
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Elliot Lake's young cyclists are in for some fun and learning on Thursday at a jointly-sponsored Elliot Lake bicycle rodeo event at the Collins Hall.
 
It's an effort by the City of Elliot Lake, Algoma Public Health and the East Algoma OPP to educate kids from five to 12 years of age about biking safety and skills.
 
The event is free and is being staged in the parking area behind the Collins Hall on Hillside North Thursday, Aug. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
 
Elliot Lake Recreation and Culture Director Karrilynn Kluke said, "They make it more of an educational thing. 
 
"The Algoma Health Unit will talk about concussions and proper 'wear your helmet' safety. 
 
"The OPP will talk about proper hand signalling and rules of running your bike on the road and just giving some safety tips," she added.
 
A small cycle course will provide everyone with a chance to go through practice to judge their skills, and there's also a prize draw.
 
Jack's Bike Shop will set up a tent onsite where they'll offer some free bike checks for people. It's a chance to make sure the children's bikes are in good mechanical condition and get some air pumped into their tires if needed.
 
If there's anything major wrong, kids and their parents can get advice on setting things right.
 
OPP Community Safety Officer Phil Young said the force is glad to be part of the bike rodeo again after it was cancelled for two years due to the pandemic.  
 
“This is a long-standing event that has been going on for years. It’s a great collaboration between the City of Elliot Lake, Algoma Public Health, and the OPP, which benefits kids of various ages in relation the bicycle safety."  



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