From staff reports
PennDOT and its various safety partners will host a free children’s bicycle rodeo Saturday in conjunction with the Oil Heritage Festival in Oil City.
The event will take place in the parking lot between the PennDOT District 1 office and the Crawford Area Transportation Authority (CATA) facility along Elm Street in downtown Oil City.
Registration will begin at 11 a.m. and activities will follow from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All attendees should bring a bicycle and helmet and be accompanied by a parent or guardian who can sign a permission slip for participation.
The event is open to all children ages 5 to 12.
The Venango County sheriff’s office will conduct helmet and bicycle inspections for all riders prior to participation.
A random drawing will be held to give away two free bicycles donated by CATA. A free hot dog lunch will be provided by state Rep. R. Lee James.
Other sponsors include the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce and Keystone SMILES/AmeriCorps.
