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Bicycle Rodeo Teaching Child Safety Sunday

Event taking place at Holtsville Ecology Site on Buckley Road in Holtsville

The following item was published by Matthew McGevna. It was written by Michael Sorrentino.

A Bicycle Rodeo event that is teaching children how to become safer bicyclists and avoid accidents is taking place at Holtsville Ecology Site on Buckley Road on Sunday form 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

According to a release from Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro, instructors will discuss and demonstrate elements of bicycle safety at a "Safety Town" set up at the Ecology Site. A free bicycle inspection and free helmets on a first-come, first-served basis are also being provided.

The release said the program is funded by Governor Anthony Cuomo's Traffic Safety Committee to fund road safety programs for children.

Participants must bring their own bike to the event. For further information contact 631-451-6480.


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