The Pleasant Prairie Police Department, in collaboration with the Kenosha Area Noon Optimist Club and Great Lakes Cycling, will host the annual Bicycle Rodeo on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Pleasant Prairie Village Hall, 9915 39th Avenue. This free event is open to children ages five to 11 (Kindergarten to fifth grade) and is designed to teach bicycle safety skills through interactive stations and simulated real-life situations.
The rodeo will feature bike agility courses, safety games, raffle prizes, and educational activities. Participants will rotate through various stations focusing on bicycle handling skills and safety techniques. The event will take place in the south parking lot of Village Hall, with parking available in the north lot.
Additional features include a helmet and t-shirt giveaway, bike inspections, helmet fittings, personalized bicycle driver's licenses, certificates of completion, and safety resources for children and adults. New in 2025, Cycling Without Age Walworth County and RecPlex Therapeutic Recreation will provide adaptive bicycles for use during the event, specifically designed for children with special needs.
Advance registration is required by May 14, 2025. Registration details are available at
PleasantPrairieWi.gov/BicycleRodeo. Participants are required to bring their own bicycles and are encouraged to arrive early for their scheduled time slot.
The Pleasant Prairie Police Department would like to thank the event sponsors, including Dick's Sporting Goods, EMCO Chemical Distributors, Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital, Great Lakes Cycling, Harborside Academy, Kenosha Police, Kwik Trip, Pepsico, Summer Moon Coffee, The Lettering Machine, Visit Kenosha, Visit Pleasant Prairie, and Volkswagen Group of America.
For more information or questions about the Bicycle Rodeo, please contact the Pleasant Prairie Police Department at
[email protected].