{"id":130833,"date":"2026-06-11T13:07:25","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T17:07:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=130833"},"modified":"2026-06-14T19:16:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T23:16:33","slug":"free-bicycle-safety-training-for-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2026\/06\/11\/free-bicycle-safety-training-for-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Free bicycle safety training for students"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/public_works_banner.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"454\" height=\"97\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-73612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/public_works_banner.jpg 454w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/public_works_banner-300x64.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The City of Fort Wayne invites elementary and middle-school aged students to attend one of two FREE bicycle safety workshops that will teach young bicyclists the essentials for a safe, enjoyable biking experience.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>City of Fort Wayne Indiana news release:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>City of Fort Wayne Providing Free Bicycle Safety Training for Students<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fort Wayne, Indiana (June 11, 2026) \u2013 As our community continues to develop a bicycling culture, the City of Fort Wayne invites elementary and middle-school aged students to attend one of two FREE bicycle safety workshops that will teach young bicyclists the essentials for a safe, enjoyable biking experience.<\/p>\n<p>The Fort Wayne Police Department Bike Patrol will provide a 30-minute safety session on being seen, being aware and being heard when riding your bike. They will include the &#8220;ABC Quick Check,\u201d which is the golden rule of bicycle safety, a simple pre-ride inspection to ensure your bike is road-ready. It stands for: Air (tire pressure), Brakes (stopping power), and Chain (drivetrain). They will also discuss bike helmet fitting, correct seat height, proper clothing and shoes, and basic laws.<\/p>\n<p>Students are asked to bring their bikes and their helmets. While supplies last, the Indiana Department of Transportation will provide free bike helmets. After the workshop, there will be a guided ride for students to practice what they\u2019ve learned.<\/p>\n<p>The following two sessions below will provide the same safety training and are open to all elementary and middle-school aged students:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>June 24, 6:00 \u2013 7:00 p.m.: Shoaff Park Conklin Pavilion, 6401 St. Joe Road. No registration required.<\/li>\n<li>July 16, 3:00 \u2013 4:00 p.m.: Weisser Park Youth Center, 802 Eckart Street. Enter via Drexel Avenue. Free Registration is required for this date. Contact 260-427-6780.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Related Images:<\/h3><div class=\"ngg-related-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71709.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Mayor Tom Henry announces call for referendum vote on the gaming issue during a press conference on February 27, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='6ec921722ef2559d0fda6b516022d392' data-image-id=\"199\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71709.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71709.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/02\/27: Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry\" data-description=\"Mayor Tom Henry announces call for referendum vote on the gaming issue during a press conference on February 27, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/02\/27: Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/02\/27: Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"199\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71709.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71710.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Mayor Tom Henry shakes hands with Allen County Councilman Paul Moss after the press conference announcing his decision to seek a referendum vote on the gaming issue.  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