Elmwood Bike Rodeo, an annual community event promoting biking and bike safety among children, has partnered with BikeWalkKC, a non-profit organization focused on making the Greater Kansas City region safer and more accessible to walk, bike, and roll. As part of the partnership, BikeWalkKC is donating helmets and blinky lights to participants of the Elmwood Bike Rodeo while supplies last.
BikeWalkKC is a leading advocate for walking and biking in the Kansas City region, with a mission to redefine streets as places for people to build a culture of active living. The organization promotes policy changes, conducts community education and outreach, and advocates for infrastructure improvements that make streets safer and more accessible for all users.
The partnership between Elmwood Bike Rodeo and BikeWalkKC is a natural fit, as both organizations share a common goal of promoting safe and active transportation. By providing helmets and blinky lights to participants of the Elmwood Bike Rodeo, BikeWalkKC is helping to ensure that children have the proper equipment to stay safe while riding their bikes.
Helmets are essential for anyone riding a bike, as they can prevent serious head injuries in the event of a crash. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, wearing a helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by as much as 85 percent. Blinky lights, which can be attached to a bike or helmet, help increase visibility and make riders more visible to drivers, especially during low-light conditions.
By providing helmets and blinky lights to participants of the Elmwood Bike Rodeo, BikeWalkKC is helping to promote safe biking practices and encouraging children to adopt safe biking habits at an early age. This will help create a culture of active transportation in the community, which can have long-lasting benefits for public health, the environment, and the economy.
The partnership between Elmwood Bike Rodeo and BikeWalkKC is a win-win for both organizations. It allows them to work together to promote safe biking practices and create a culture of active transportation in the community. By providing helmets and blinky lights to participants of the Elmwood Bike Rodeo, BikeWalkKC is helping to ensure that children have the proper equipment to stay safe while riding their bikes while promoting a healthier and more sustainable way of life.