.ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT & ALBANY PAL TO HOST 1ST BIKE RODEO
Albany, NY—The Albany Police Department [APD] and the Albany Police Athletic League, Inc. [APAL] are pleased to announce the first annual city-wide Bike Rodeo to be held from 10 AM-1 pm, at Albany’s Corning Preserve on Saturday, May 22, 2010.
Working in tandem with the Albany Police Department, the Albany Police Athletic League (PAL) is a juvenile crime prevention program which brings Albany’s youth, police officers and community members together during non-school hours. Each year PAL delivers safe and fun recreational, athletic and educational programs to approximately 4,000 Albany youth. To keep Albany’s youths active, involved and safe the APD and APAL are putting together the first city-wide Bike Rodeo. This event will address bicycle safety and road/traffic awareness; health; and bicycle maintenance and repair.
“Simply stated, this event is education by practice,” said Sgt. (Ret.) Ricchiuti, PAL’s Executive Director. “The goal of the 2010 Bicycle Rodeo is to provide an opportunity for participants of all ages to learn, practice, and demonstrate their bicycle handling skills in a fun, noncompetitive atmosphere. The event will teach young bicyclists the real world skills they need to ride their bicycles safely.”
“This Bike Rodeo is designed to help make children aware of bicycle safety issues and will teach parents the importance of ensuring that children are wearing a helmet every time they get on their bikes,” stated APD Deputy Chief Steve Krokoff.
The APD and APAL will be handing out and fitting the first 200 registered children with free helmets. There will be fun and educational hands-on tutorials provided by partner organizations and volunteers. Participants will be a part of demonstrations and take a “Bike Hike” with Albany Police Officers along the Hudson River. Join us for a morning of fun with a Hot Dog BBQ capping off the event.
To register for the event visit the Albany PAL website at www.albanypal.org or call (518) 458-5669. For more information about this event and others, visit the Albany PAL website at www.albanypal.org or call the office: (518)435-0392.
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