West Philadelphia Neighborhood Bike Derby

Injury Free Coalition for Kids

Date: Sat, May 3, 2003
Time: 10am - 1pm

Location: Shepard Recreation Center, 57th and Haverford Streets
Organizer/Sponsor: Injury Free Coalition for Kids of Philadelphia

May is National Bicycle Safety Month and to commemorate that several community organizations are joining together to hold a bicycle derby at Shepard Rec Center on Saturday, May 3 from 10am - 1pm. Here is a list of the different events that will be taking place that day:

• Neighborhood Bike Works will perform no-charge bicycle safety checks and make minor adjustments.
• The first 150 children, 18 years old and under will be fitted with a free bicycle helmet by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health Injury Prevention Unit and SAFE KIDS Coalition for Southeastern Pennsylvania.
• Children will have the opportunity to practice safe riding skills on a skills course designed by Street Smarts and IFCK Philadelphia.
• Additional bicycle safety items will also be handed out.
• Representatives from other health and safety groups will be distributing valuable information to children and parents.

This is a great opportunity for children to receive individual instruction on safe bicycling, the opportunity to practice safe cycling skills in a secure environment, and the equipment needed to be safe.

Contact Information

David Holtzman
215-590-4010
holtzman@email.chop.edu