Families can bring their children and their bikes for an afternoon of fun, education and safety during Geneva’s Bike Rodeo.

The free event will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4 at the Wheeler Park north parking lot, 822 N. First St.

Children will enjoy an outing of fun and bike education from the Geneva Police Department and local experts, including:

• Testing their skills at the bike safety riding course;
• Free bike safety checks and repair station with local bike shops;
• Bike helmet fitting station with Northwestern Medicine; and
• Learning about bike and pedestrian safety with local partners from the Illinois Prairie Path, Fox Valley Bike & Ski Club and the Geneva Park District.

The event is sponsored by the City’s Bike & Pedestrian Committee, which is comprised of community volunteers focused on promoting a safe, walkable and rideable Geneva. More information about the committee can be found on the City’s website.