2012 Hessel International Jamboree

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Otsego County Bike Rodeo, come for the fun, or to earn service hours

The Gaylord Kiwanis Club along with the Otsego Memorial Hospital, City of Gaylord Police, and Fire Departments and the Otsego County Ambulance EMS will be holding a bicycle rodeo on the grounds of the Otsego County Airport.  This event will be held Saturday, June 1, from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Bicycles will be registered by the Gaylord City Police or the Otsego County Sheriff's Department.  Registrants will also be asked to sign a waiver and release form.  The bikes will be checked for safety. 

Free helmets will be provided courtesy of the Otsego Memorial Hospital.  And a drawing will be held for two 20" bikes courtesy of Wal-Mart of Gaylord, also two 20" bikes courtesy of Meijer of Gaylord.

The participants will also ride courses to test their skills with their bicycles and their recognition of safety rules.  In addition to the bike rodeo there will be the opportunity to visit the airport facility and see airplanes up close, fire engine and ambulance.  This rodeo will take place rain or shine. 
Snack and water will be provided while supplies last. 

Come to this exciting event with your bicycle, or if you'd like to earn service hours and support our sponsor the Gaylord Kiwanis Club, then wear your class A uniform and be prepared to volunteer.  Lunch will be provided to volunteers.