On October 27th, Ghisallo Cycling Initiative presented the annual KidsFest and Safety Fair at the St. David’s Children’s Hospital. This was a festive Halloween-themed event involving families, community stakeholders and other safety-minded organizations. Along with a variety of fun fair activities, Ghisallo set up a Bicycle Skills Challenge area where kids could practice riding our bikes, and get fitted for special bicycle helmets they could take home for FREE!
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This big event was a collaborative effort. The Bicycle Sport Shop set up a bicycle repair station nearby, so kids who brought their own bikes from home could get them tuned up before taking a ride. Local AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers also offered their services by helping with setup, fitting kids for helmets, and helping kids find bikes that fit them best.
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Ghisallo set up three different bicycle courses. The first course was a Bicycle Skills Challenge for experienced cyclists to practice their safety skills. This course also had obstacles for kids maneuver around.
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Many kids at the fair could not ride two-wheeled bikes yet. But no worry, the Ghisallo crew set up a course for less experienced kids to ride pedal-less balance bikes. Many of the kids got riding on their own and moved up to the more advanced course in no time.
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The kids had a fun time riding bikes and taking home their new helmets. We are glad so many kids came out to ride–extra kudos for wearing such cool Halloween costumes!
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