What is a Rolling Rodeo?

A simulated road course with instruction in biking and rolling safely.

We hope to be bringing this fun program to your school in Talbot County in 2026! Each Rodeo includes:

• Free helmets and water bottles
• Demo bikes for kids who do not have a bike
• Learning the ABCs of bike safety
• Riding the simulated road course with your classmates!

Rolling Rodeos give kids the opportunity to learn basic bike-riding skills, safe riding/rolling practices, and the importance of wearing a helmet.

Whether  rolling around town, on trails, or out on the county’s country roads, it’s important that kids know the rules of the road and how to keep themselves safe when riding, skateboarding, or skating around traffic.

Through a series of fun, interactive activities on a protected obstacle course, kids will learn how to navigate roadways, understand traffic signals, and practice safe biking techniques. With expert guidance and plenty of encouragement, kids will gain confidence on their wheels and discover the excitement of riding, rolling, and exploring the world around them.

Participants in the event will receive an official Certificate of Completion and a Rolling Rodeo sticker for their helmet or rolling device.

The event will also include:

• Helmet Giveaway and Fitting: Proper helmet use is crucial for bike safety. Participating kids will be given a FREE, custom-fitted helmet to take home. 
• Bike Repair and Check Up: For those who bring their own bikes, our volunteers will be available to make sure bikes are in good operating condition and that tires are properly inflated. Our youngest riders will be helped with learning to balance on a bike.
• Demo Bikes: Don’t worry if your child doesn’t have a bike. We will be bringing a fleet of bikes for use by participants in the program.

For more information about how you to get involved, volunteer or be a sponsor, contact Heather Grant, Talbot Thrive Executive Director, at 410-591-6092 or heather@talbotthrive.org.