Saturday October 6, 2012
10:00am til 2:00pm
Broemmelsiek Park, O Fallon, Mo
Gateway Off Road Cyclists ( GORC ) with St Charles County Parks invites children (8-14) and parents to celebrate International Mountain Bike Association ( IMBA ) sponsored “National Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day”. Free bicycle/helmet safety inspection (required prior to riding the skills course), instructions on riding techniques, a skills practice area, and guided trail rides tailored to different age groups and skill levels. Participants should bring a bike and an approved helmet. Limited Number of Demo Bikes/ Helmets from local bike shops will be available.
When: Saturday, October 6th, 2012 ( 10am – 2pm )
Where: Broemmelsiek Park in St Charles County
So come out and bring a kid with you for some good, clean fun in the dirt. Bring plenty of water and an adventurous spirit.
Schedule of Events
10am – 11am Registration
10am – 11:30am Helmet Fit / Bike Safety Inspection
10am – Noon Skills Building Area available
11am – 1pm Trail Etiquette and Guided Trail Rides
1pm – 2pm Drinks, Snacks - Prize Drawings
Advanced Registration is recommended, but not required.
For More Information or to register:
Call St Charles County Parks at 636-949-7535
Directions To Broemmelsiek Park
From US 40/61 Bear Right (North)onto Ramp Winghaven Blvd
Bear Left (North-West) onto Local road
Turn Left (south-West) onto Mo-DD
Keep straight on Mo-DD for 3.9 miles
Turn Right (West) onto Schwede Rd
Go approx. ½ mile, Parking for Park is on the left side of road.
From Bryan Road / Winghaven Blvd in Ofallon, Mo. (Bryan Road/Winghaven Blvd changes to Hwy Mo-DD after crossing US-61)
Keep straight on Mo-DD for 3.9 miles
Turn Right (West) onto Schwede Rd Go approx. ½ mile, Parking for Park is on the left side of road.
About the Event
The St. Charles County Parks Department encourages children ages 8 to 14 to get outside and celebrate the 8th annual Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 6th at Broemmelsiek Park, 1615 Schwede Road, south of O’Fallon. This fun, free, family event is sponsored by the International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) and Gateway Off-Road Cyclists (GORC), and offers skills clinics, guided trail rides, safety inspections and demo bike use. More than 150 riders are expected to participate in the event.
“This is a great opportunity for us to pass our passion for peddling on to children,” said Parks Director Bettie Yahn-Kramer.
For more information or to pre-register, please contact St. Charles County Parks at 636-949-7535 or visit www.stccparks.org. Early registration is recommended and the first 100 will receive a free goodie bag.
Broemmelsiek Park, O Fallon, Mo
Gateway Off Road Cyclists ( GORC ) with St Charles County Parks invites children (8-14) and parents to celebrate International Mountain Bike Association ( IMBA ) sponsored “National Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day”. Free bicycle/helmet safety inspection (required prior to riding the skills course), instructions on riding techniques, a skills practice area, and guided trail rides tailored to different age groups and skill levels. Participants should bring a bike and an approved helmet. Limited Number of Demo Bikes/ Helmets from local bike shops will be available.
Where: Broemmelsiek Park in St Charles County
So come out and bring a kid with you for some good, clean fun in the dirt. Bring plenty of water and an adventurous spirit.
Schedule of Events
10am – 11am Registration
10am – 11:30am Helmet Fit / Bike Safety Inspection
10am – Noon Skills Building Area available
11am – 1pm Trail Etiquette and Guided Trail Rides
1pm – 2pm Drinks, Snacks - Prize Drawings
Advanced Registration is recommended, but not required.
For More Information or to register:
Call St Charles County Parks at 636-949-7535
Directions To Broemmelsiek Park
From US 40/61 Bear Right (North)onto Ramp Winghaven Blvd
Bear Left (North-West) onto Local road
Turn Left (south-West) onto Mo-DD
Keep straight on Mo-DD for 3.9 miles
Turn Right (West) onto Schwede Rd
Go approx. ½ mile, Parking for Park is on the left side of road.
From Bryan Road / Winghaven Blvd in Ofallon, Mo. (Bryan Road/Winghaven Blvd changes to Hwy Mo-DD after crossing US-61)
Keep straight on Mo-DD for 3.9 miles
Turn Right (West) onto Schwede Rd Go approx. ½ mile, Parking for Park is on the left side of road.
About the Event
The St. Charles County Parks Department encourages children ages 8 to 14 to get outside and celebrate the 8th annual Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 6th at Broemmelsiek Park, 1615 Schwede Road, south of O’Fallon. This fun, free, family event is sponsored by the International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) and Gateway Off-Road Cyclists (GORC), and offers skills clinics, guided trail rides, safety inspections and demo bike use. More than 150 riders are expected to participate in the event.
“This is a great opportunity for us to pass our passion for peddling on to children,” said Parks Director Bettie Yahn-Kramer.
For more information or to pre-register, please contact St. Charles County Parks at 636-949-7535 or visit www.stccparks.org. Early registration is recommended and the first 100 will receive a free goodie bag.
NOTICE: In case of bad weather, please call the St. Charles County Parks (SCCP's) Trail Hotline (636-949-7475, option #2). SCCP's will only leave a message about the event if it's cancelled.
What we need: LOTS of GORC people to show up and help out. There are two primary areas where we need assistance during the event, (but help setting up/tearing down will be appreciated as well). The two areas where we require help are:
- The GORC Table – Introduce people to GORC, hand out goodie bags, help with registration, etc.
- Skillz Area: Explain the skills needed at that station, and be as big of a cheerleader as possible!. (Guidelines and Materials needed for each skill will be provided.)
NOTICE: In case of bad weather, please call the St. Charles County Parks (SCCP's) Trail Hotline (636-949-7475, option #2). SCCP's will only leave a message about the event if it's cancelled.
