In 2018, the United Nations declared June 3rd as World Bicycle Day. Passaic County is partnering with EZ Ride to celebrate World Bicycle Day on Saturday, June 3rd in Weasel Brook Park!
World Bicycle Day is a chance for people around the globe to pay tribute to the bicycle and the many benefits it brings to society. Riding a bike can be a profession, a form of entertainment, a tool to freedom, an outlet of expression or quite simply the best way of getting from A to B.
Bikes are free to ride, brilliant for your physical and mental health, good for the environment and the economy, and are a stress-free way to get where you’re going.
Whether you’re a pro cyclist, a regular rider to work, school or the shops, or just enjoy a social pedal on the weekend, we can all agree that the bike should be celebrated!
10:00 AM: Learn to Ride
Participants ages 6+ will learn:
~Proper helmet fitting
~Balancing on their bicycle
~When comfortable: pedaling
~Starting and stopping their bike
A parent/guardian helper is required for each child that participates. All participants must wear a helmet, mask, and bring a bike with pumped-up tires. We please ask parents to remove pedals and training wheels in advance. Parents are recommended to watch this video with their child the night before our activity: https://youtu.be/LeUDndA8F_w
11:30 AM: Bike Safety Talk, Bike Skills Course, and Park Ride:
Children ages 8 and up will learn how to properly ride their bike on public streets including:
~Starting, stopping, scanning, & hand signals
~Turning
~Proper helmet fitting
~Pre-ride safety check
~Bike handling
~Safe riding tips.
All kids will be able to participate in a fun bike course followed by a group ride around Weasel Brook Park to practice what they've learned. Child must be able to ride on their own without support for this activity. All participants must wear a helmet, mask, and bring a bike with pumped-up tires.