Kids RAD Ride with the Clermont Police

3700 South Highway 27,Clermont FL 34711

12 November, 2022

Description

The Rad Ride with the Clermont Police will be a bike safety event held for children between the ages of 6 and 12 years old. It will be 80’s themed and pay tribute to the 1986 Movie RAD. The event will be held on Saturday, November 12th 2022. The event is going to be held in the parking lot of the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center (3700 S US HWY 27, Clermont). Participants should arrive by 9AM for check in and safety inspections of their bicycle and helmets. The event will feature a BMX aerial stunt show and should conclude at approximately 11:30 AM with free ice cream from Mr. Softee. The event is children aged 6-12 years old. The program is designed to promote bicycle safety. All participants are required to wear a properly fitting safety helmet. Helmets will be provided to participants who do not have one. The children are provided instructions and demonstrations on how to properly fit and wear their helmets. They are also provided instruction on safe riding techniques and how to utilize proper hand signals. Prior to participating in the event, the children’s bicycles are inspected for safety. During the event, participants will demonstrate bicycle safety skills and knowledge. Skills are tested through multiple courses; Circling, Serpentine, Balance, Maneuvering, Steering, and Braking. The practical measure of ability in handling a bicycle under varying conditions is an important factor in the physical safety of the rider and an integral part of a comprehensive bicycle safety program. Besides affording the young cyclist an opportunity to show their abilities in safety, these exercises also enable them to discover areas in which they can improve. The skill courses have been developed to increase awareness and proficiency in safe, skillful, and courteous bicycle driving on the streets of our community. The purposes of these courses are to make each rider conscious of the different phases of the motion in riding and improve the ability of handling a bicycle in order to achieve the highest degree of efficiency as a safeguard against accidents. Completion of the course will provide confidence in their bicycle skills.