In honor of May being National Bike Month, The Metro East Park and Recreation District (MEPRD) invites the public to enjoy a variety of family friendly activities at its trailhead, which provides access to the Metro East’s world-class system of trails.
Bike Month festivities kick off on Friday, May 18, as MEPRD celebrates Bike to Work “or MEPRD” Day. MEPRD will have breakfast treats at their office from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. for all trail users. The next morning,MEPRD will have an overall Bike Month Celebration and Community Appreciation Event from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. During this family friendly event, MEPRD’s staff will be on site to share information about the District and the region’s trail system and answer any questions, while also giving out free snacks to visitors. The Bike Surgeon will also have a tent set up offering free bike checks.
To wrap-up the celebration, on Sunday, May 20, Collinsville Area Recreation District (CARD) will host a Bike Rodeo at the MEPRD trailhead, starting at 11 a.m. The rodeo includes a free bike safety course for children. Participants in this course must wear a helmet. Helmets can be purchased on site at a reduced rate if needed. Lunch will be served, and any child who completes the course will get a free ice cream treat from Culvers.
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