May is National Bike Safety Month

One of re:TH!NK's partners is East Central Regional Planning Commission and their regional Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program. Rather than me write a whole bunch about what SRTS does, I thought it would be better to hear from one of the principal's at our local elementary schools.

All 5 Winnebago County public school districts participate in SRTS. That means we've got a lot of kids walking and biking to school! Speaking of biking, Bike to School Day is Wednesday May 7. Is your school participating? Find out at National Center for Safe Routes to School website.

And part of Bike Safety Month, the Oshkosh Safe Routes to School Taskforce is hosting two Bike Rodeos open to all community members. 

Jefferson Elementary School on May 15th at 5-7pm

Oaklawn Elementary School on May 22nd at 5-7pm 

Activities for everyone in the family including:

• Hot Dog Dinner
• Bike Locks
• Free Bike Registration
• Bike Safety Course
• Helmet Fitting
• Slushies made using Bike Blenders

The rodeos are a great way to learn a lot about biking in Oshkosh, bike safety, and all other things related to biking (not to mention have a TON of fun). Here's to hoping for sunny, warm weather and we'll see you out there on your bike!