Bicycle Safety Camp is May 23

Published 2:08 pm Tuesday, May 9, 2017

RUSSELL — May is National Bicycle Safety Month and Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital, in conjunction with Tri-State Pediatrics and Ashland Cycling Enthusiasts, will host the 19th annual OLBH Bicycle Safety Camp Tuesday, May 23 at Bellefonte Pavilion, 2000 Ashland Drive, Russell, beginning with registration and minor bike repair at 5:30 p.m. and the camp starting promptly at 6 p.m.

The free camp is for children ages 5-12. Participants will learn balance skills, bicycle handling, how to check bike operation, safety prior to riding and how to look for and dodge accident-causing situations.

Door prizes will be awarded and refreshments provided. Prizes include new bikes. Each participant is asked to bring a bike and any safety equipment.The rain date is Thursday, May 25. To register for the bicycle safety camp, visit BonSecours.com, call at 606-833-CARE (2273) or email careline@bshsi.org.

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