This is the latest in a series of occasional newsletters on
topics that may be of interest to Fitchburg District 4 residents.
http://www.city.fitchburg.wi.us/meeting_minutes/files/Press_073011_CH.pdf
City of Fitchburg's 2011 Bike Rodeo is this Saturday,
July 30
Location: McKee Farms Park, Parking lot in front of Kids Crossing playground
Time: 12:30 pm Bike Parade; 1 – 3 pm Bike Rodeo
Pre-registration is encouraged (but not required) and is available through our
Recreation Department: www.city.fitchburg.wi.us/recreation.
On-site registration will be available.
Don’t miss this free, fun event in Fitchburg. Fitchburg Police Department is
hosting its annual Crime Prevention Picnic at McKee Farms Park. New this year
is a bike rodeo; a great activity for kids, and parents, to learn safe
bicycling skills. The fun kicks off at 12:30 pm as bikes are invited to parade
down the street with the line-up of police and fire vehicles. To join the
parade, plan to meet near the Brian Lane and Wilshire Drive intersection at 12:30.
Don’t forget your helmet!!
Following the parade, ride on over to the Bike Rodeo where
you can test your skills at the Snake Alley Slalom and Rock Dodge obstacles!
Get a free safety check of your bike and helmet from local experts. Learn
important safety skills at Eagle Eyes, Crazy Crossroads, and Who’s on Your
Tail. There will be prizes, give-aways, and a bouncy slide!
We’d like to thank all of our sponsors for their generous donations and
contributions to this event including Wisconsin Women’s Health Foundation,
DreamBikes, Gymfinity, SuperTarget, Saris Cycling Group, Machinery Row, Erik’s
Bike Shop, Budget Bicycles, Safe Kids – Madison Area, Wisconsin DOT, Bicycle
Federation of Wisconsin, and Dane County Bicycle Association.
Rick
Eilertson, P.E.
Environmental
Engineer
City
of Fitchburg
5520
Lacy Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53711
rick.eilertson@city.fitchburg.wi.us
270-4264
direct, 235-0412 cell
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