Cycle Safety Fest returns this year to Mesa County Fairgrounds with free riding activities, safety workshops, food and entertainment on April 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Whether you’ve never ridden a bicycle or motorcycle before or you ride one every day, there will be something for everyone, including first-ride experiences, “rodeo” drills and new product demos.
“We created this event, because we wanted to help increase everyone’s awareness of vulnerable road users,” Captain Matt Ozanic with Colorado State Patrol Troop 4A said.” At the same time, we can help prospective riders set up for success by demonstrating the importance of proper training and properly fitted safety gear.”
On the motorcycling side, Teddy Morse’s Grand Junction Harley-Davidson and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation will be hosting a RIDE Day, with experiences for nonriders and licensed riders alike.
“If you’ve never ridden before, we’ll have coaches there to help you try motorcycling for the first time, working with you step by step,” said Traci Stapleton, general manager at Teddy Morse’s Grand Junction Harley-Davidson. “And if you’re a licensed rider with your own motorcycle, we’ll have SKILLS Check challenges, so you can test your skills and see how good you really are. But most importantly, hosting RIDE Days helps everyone better understand the risks on the roads and how they can lower those risks, whether you’re a rider or driver.”
After last year’s event was solely for motorcycle riders, this year’s event was expanded to include bicycle riders.
Cycle Safety Fest is free and open to all.
