Amherstburg Bike Rodeo returns this Sunday

Const. Nick Dupuis of the Windsor Police Service - Amherstburg Detachment is welcoming people to the bike rodeo happening this Sunday at Families First Funeral Home. It runs from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Bicycle safety will take centre stage this Sunday, thanks to Families First Funeral Home and the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment.

The Amherstburg Bike Rodeo will be held in the funeral home’s parking lot at 585 Sandwich St. S. from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., with Families First presenting it in partnership with police.

Const. Nick Dupuis, the local community services officer, said everyone is welcome to bring their children, grandchildren and other young riders.

“It’s a bike safety event,” he explained. “There will be safety inspections for the bikes, helmet checks to make sure they fit correctly, face painting, and obstacle courses with instructions on road safety.”

Dupuis added there will be giveaways, including bicycles, lights, bells and more. He pointed out members of the Windsor-Essex Bike Community (WEBC) will also be on hand to help out, and members of the Rotary Club of Amherstburg will be assisting with the barbecue.

There will also be inflatables for children to enjoy with classic sports cars also expected to be on site. The Amherstburg Fire Department will also be there to allow people to view the fire trucks with auxiliary police officers helping to run some of the events.

“Everything is free,” said Dupuis. “It’s lots of fun.”

Dupuis added “Families First has taken the lead on this” and that police play a supporting role. While families can register at www.familiesfirst.ca/bikerodeo to give organizers an idea on the size of crowd to expect, people can still attend if they didn’t register.

“You can still show up that day,” said Dupuis. “You can still get all the free stuff. It’s first come, first served.”

Sponsors and donors to the event were thanked, with Dupuis stating a lot of Amherstburg businesses stepped up to help present this year’s bike rodeo. The event will be held rain or shine, unless weather turns severe.

“There are a lot of people who helped out in many ways,” said Dupuis.

Amherstburg Bike Rodeo returns this Sunday

By RTT Staff