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Bicycle Events in Boulder County June 25-26

Bike MS: Colorado on Saturday, June 25 and Sunday June 26, Boulder Sunrise Triathlon on Sunday, June 26

Boulder County, Colo. – Two cycling events will be taking place in Boulder County this weekend, Bike MS: Colorado on Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26; and the Boulder Sunrise Triathlon on Sunday, June 26.

If you are traveling through the area during the events, please pay close attention to the Boulder County Sheriff’s Deputies and the volunteer traffic marshals who will be helping to keep the roads safe for everyone. When passing a bicyclist, motorists must allow at least three feet of space between their vehicle and a bicyclist. To pass a bicyclist safely, drivers may cross a double yellow center line when oncoming traffic is clear.

Westbound Jay Rd. will be closed on Sunday from CO 119/Diagonal Highway to 51st St. from 7:15-11 a.m. All other roads involved, including eastbound Jay Rd. from 51st St. to CO 119/Diagonal Highway, will remain open throughout both events.

Bike MS: Colorado on Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26

On Saturday and Sunday June 25-26, riders in Bike MS: Colorado will cross the county on their way from Westminster to Fort Collins and back. Riders will depart Westminster at 6 a.m. Saturday in waves through 9 a.m. and will enter the county riding westbound on CO 52/Mineral Rd, then head north on 95th St., west on Niwot Rd. through Niwot, north on 73rd/75th St. through Hygiene, and north on 83rd St. before entering Larimer County.

On Sunday, riders will return south on N 95th St. to Woodland Rd., continue south on 75th to Hygiene and turn east towards Airport Rd. in Longmont. Riders will exit Longmont by riding south on 95th St., east on Lookout Rd., south on N 115th St., and south on E. County Line Rd. into Erie.

All riders will be off the course no later than 5 p.m. on Saturday and 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. View Bike MS: Colorado interactive course maps and more information.

Questions about Bike MS: Colorado may be emailed to Alexis Stiffler, Event Director at alexis.stiffler@nmss.org or John Holste, Boulder County Special Events coordinator at jholste@bouldercounty.org.

Boulder Sunrise Triathlon on Sunday, June 26

On Sunday, June 26, the Boulder Sunrise Triathlon will start promptly at 7:15 a.m. with the cyclists entering the roadway at approximately 7:25 a.m. Riders will be single file and spread out, with the last cyclists leaving Boulder Reservoir at approximately 8:30 a.m. All cyclists will be off the road by 11 a.m. A sweep vehicle will follow the last cyclists and alert the police and course marshals along the way so that traffic can return to normal as soon as possible. View Boulder Sunrise Triathlon course maps and more information.

Questions about the Boulder Sunrise Triathlon may be emailed to Travis Campbell, Race Director at info@bbsctri.com, or John Holste, Boulder County Special Events Coordinator at jholste@bouldercounty.org.

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Bicycle Safety Week in Saskatchewan – GlobalNews Events

This is the 20th year that BICYCLE SAFETY WEEK has been held in Saskatchewan.  Bicycle Safety Week is an opportunity to pay special attention to child cyclists, provide education, and hold events to promote safe cycling.  Cycling-related injuries are a leading cause of hospitalizations in children and youth.  Education and awareness are key for reducing these injuries.

The Minister of Crown Investments has designated May 15th to 21st, 2022 Bicycle Safety Week in Saskatchewan.  This designation celebrates the commitment and enthusiasm of community members and agencies that dedicate their time to educating our children on bicycle safety and in reducing bicycle-related injuries.

The theme for 2022 is READY TO RIDE with a focus on ensuring children have the proper equipment and skills to get ready to ride their bicycles.  Many communities across Saskatchewan are hosting BIKE RODEOS throughout spring and summer where children have the opportunity to have their helmuts and bicycles adjusted to ensure proper fit, as well as learn and practice bicycle safety skills.  The Saskatchewan Prevention Institute provides support in planning events, bicycly safety resources, and educational packages for children.

For more information about Bicycle Safety Week, visit https://skprevention.ca/safety/bike-and-wheel-safety/.  When children, parents, caregivers, and communities work together, serious and life-altering bicycle injuries can be prevented.

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Events happening in ENC on Saturday

Events happening in ENC on Saturday

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) – Today, there are a variety of events taking place across Eastern Carolina.

In Greenville:

  • The Cub Scouts are hosting their Bicycle Rodeo to help teach kids the elements of bike safety. The event will be in the parking lot of Dick’s Sporting Goods from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be food, an obstacle course and the chance to sign up to be a scout. Registration is required. Masks are required at the event. The event address is 3500 Galleria Drive.
  • The Pitt County Senior Center’s Springfest runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Homemade goods and crafts like jewelry, clothing and home goods will be for sale. Food trucks will also be on-site during the event. The event location is 4551 County Home Road.
  • The Spring Fling Community Event will feature 50 vendors in the hopes of introducing the community to local businesses and entrepreneurs. Shazia Thomas, owner and creator of SJ Made It Studios, will host the event. It runs from 1 to 5 p.m. at 406 SW Greenville Blvd.

In Washington:

  • The Kiwanis Club of Washington will host its first Golf Ball Drop Fundraiser starting at 11 a.m. at the Washington-Warren Airport. A helicopter will drop 500 numbered golf balls in a target area at the airport at 11:30 a.m. The three closest balls to the target’s center will win cash prizes; $1,500 for first, $1,000 for second and $500 for third closest. Winners do not need to be present. Profits from the event will benefit Bright Futures of Beaufort County and Kiwanis service projects and scholarships for youth in the county. Golf balls can be purchased online here starting at $25 per ball. Deadline to purchase tickets online is today at 10 a.m.

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