Harford County, Maryland: Bicycle Safety

Harford County, Maryland: Bicycle Safety

With more and more people of all ages starting to bike for trips to work, to school, and to shopping, and for pleasure and exercise it is becoming very important that everyone understands the safety that should be considered.

In Harford County, there will be two events for just that.

May 2nd - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Bike Helmet Safety Awareness Program
The program will be held at seven of the Harford County Public Library branches: Abingdon, Aberdeen, Bel Air, Darlington, Edgewood, Havre de Grace, and Joppatowne libraries.  Helmet fittings will be completed by police officers and volunteers from the Greg Krause Memorial Helmet Fund.

May 6th - 5:30 pm & 6:30 pm, Bicycle Rodeo, Harford County Public Library, Abingdon Branch
Harford County Sheriff's Office's Community Policing Unit will review bicycle safety training and test the skills of the registered participants on an obstacle course.  This event is designed to teach children ages 5-12 year-old about safety practices while riding a bicycle.  Registration is required.  Please register at the Abingdon Library.

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