Highland County Health Department holds inaugural Highland County Bike Safety Rodeo

The Highland County Health Department held its first Bike Safety Rodeo on May 20, an initiative aimed at promoting bicycle safety and promoting physical activity.

The Bike Safety Rodeo was a fun-filled day dedicated to teaching children the essential skills and knowledge needed to ride their bicycles safely. Over 90 children, along with their families, attended the event.

The Bike Rodeo featured a series of interactive stations designed to educate children on various aspects of bicycle safety. Participants were guided through activities that covered helmet fitting, bike maintenance, hand signals and road awareness.

Several local businesses played an important role in the success of the Bike Safety Rodeo, with numerous sponsors generously providing financial support and resources. The Health Department would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to the following sponsors for their commitment to the community:

• Hillsboro Junior Women’s 

• Highland County Emergency Management Agency 

• City of Hillsboro  

• Walmart 

• Harless Excavation 

• Cornele Plumbing 

• American Academy of Pediatrics 

• Anonymous donation.

HCHD was able to give away 68 helmets, four bicycles, two tricycles, one scooter, four Reds tickets and four Cincinnati Zoo tickets. Participants and their families expressed their appreciation for the event.

Highland County Health Department Health Commissioner, Jared Warner, expressed his delight at the overwhelming response, stating, "We are thrilled with the tremendous turnout for the Bike Safety Rodeo. We were very excited to have so many children come in for bike safety training, and we hope that our kids will remember to ‘Put a Lid on It’ the next time they take to the sidewalk or the trail for a bike ride."