Bernardsville Holding Bike Rodeo and Two-Month Bike Safety Program

The Bernardsville Police Department will once again conduct the annual “Bike Smart” Bike Rodeo in July at the Bernardsville Middle School, Bernardsville Police Chief Kevin Valentine and Ptl. Paul Kelley announced on Friday. At the same time, officers will be distributing bicycle lights from July 1 through August as part of this year's bike safety campaign.

Borough Police and the Bernardsville Borough Recreation Department will jointly sponsor the bicycle safety rodeo from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Bernardsville Municipal Pool on Seney Drive, according to the police department. Bicycle safety inspections, instruction and skills practice will be offered during the educational program.

Rain date is July 15. 

The motto of the 2013 Bike Rodeo is “BE SAFE, BE SEEN, BIKE SMART” and will stress the importance of bicyclists properly illuminating their bicycles.

The Bernardsville police department will be distributing bicycle safety lights at the Bike Rodeo and also at Bernardsville police headquarters at 166 Mine Brook Road in the borough.  

The actual 2013 Bike Smart “BE SAFE, BE SEEN” program will run July 1 through August. During that time, officers will also distribute bicycle lights to cyclists seen operating without lights in accordance with New Jersey State Law.              

Valentine said the program will be offered to campers enrolled in the summer recreation program as well as any local youth who want to participate. The police department asks that anyone who is not already enrolled in the summer camp and wishes to participate, pre-register by calling police at 908-766-0037 or by signing up in advance at the borough pool.

There are no fees required and pre-registration will help to adequately plan for the event, according to borough police.

The program has been offered for several years.  

For more information on the program contact Patrolman Paul Kelley or Chief Valentine at 908-766-0037.