Spring Bike Rodeo

Training to emphasize electric bikes.

The City is co-hosting three bicycle safety clinics, called Bike Rodeos, in April. The rodeos are for all students but there will be a special emphasis on those with e-bikes. Electric bikes have become very popular among Coronado youth who have been using them to get to school in growing numbers. E-bikes are fast due to their motors and there are special rules riders should know to ensure everyone’s safety.

Similar to bikes, e-bikes are considered vehicles, and users must obey all traffic rules including stopping at all stop signs and red traffic signals. E-bike riders should be proactive and check their speed, brake earlier, and remember that it’s still a bike. Crashes can happen on any bike, but higher speeds are involved with e-bikes. It’s always best when you’re out riding around town to keep standard bike safety and courtesy in mind.

The City, Coronado Unified School District, San Diego Bicycle Coalition, and Coronado MainStreet invite students and parents to attend one of three bike rodeos to learn about the rules of the road, register bikes and enter raffle contests. Thanks Garage Buona Forchetta, Holland’s Bicycles, Gepetto’s and Blue Bridge Hospitality for co-sponsoring this important event.

All bikes, e-bikes, scooters, and skateboards are welcome. Learn about the rules of the road and bike safety! All local students and parents are welcome. Win raffle prizes such as helmets, bike locks, and Coronado Currency.

Register your bicycle with online bike registry, bikeindex.org. Bring your vehicle, helmet, and signed photo/video waiver.

Another rodeo on 4/19 at Silver Strand Elementary.