Through Safe Kids Louisville and Jefferson County, a program led by Kosair Children's Hospital, a child advocate offers bike safety rodeos for students in grades three, four and five at elementary schools throughout Kentucky.

During the 45-minute rodeo, students learn the rules of the road, the importance of wearing a helmet properly and other information vital to bike safety.

Fast facts about bike safety rodeos

• Each session lasts approximately 45 minutes.
• Up to eight sessions can be held at one location on the same day.  
• Participating schools need to provide a concrete or asphalt playground area for the rodeo.
• Teachers must remain with their students at all times.
• Signed permission slips are required for students to participate in a bike safety rodeo. 
• Rodeos will be rescheduled in inclement weather. Because of demand for the program, inclement weather may cause the event to be rescheduled for the following school year.
• Curriculum from the bike rodeo is included in the Practical Living section of the Commonwealth Accountability Testing System (CATS) assessment.

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