JAMSQUAD presents BikeFest
In partnership with the EPICENTER at Edgewood, Bike Maryland, and Bike Doctor, JAMSQUAD, a local nonprofit organization of cycling enthusiasts, will be hosting BikeFest on Saturday, April 23, from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. at the EPICENTER at Edgewood.
BikeFest is a free community and family event offering a safe, fun and festive atmosphere for beginner bicyclists to learn more about bicycling, bicycle safety, and JAMSQUAD’s mission, “One Kid + One Bike.”
The festival will feature build-your-skills sessions, gear talks and fix-it clinics for anyone who wants to bring their bicycle for maintenance. Youth and teens will be able to practice and develop skills that will help them become better bicyclists and avoid typical crashes. It also the goal to match restored bicycles to some youth that day.
“We all remember that special moment of riding a bicycle for the first time, and every kid should have that experience,” said JAMSQUAD President, Stefanie Plitt. “Unfortunately, for many children living in our community with difficult family circumstances, owning their own bicycle isn’t a reality, and the opportunities to ride a bicycle at all can be few and far between. Overall, we want the young people in our community to have an opportunity to not only have their own bicycle, but to ride it, and do so safely and smartly.”
WHAT:
BikeFest – JAMSQUAD in partnership with the EPICENTER,
Bike Doctor and Bike Maryland
WHEN:
Saturday, April 23, 2016
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
WHERE:
Epicenter at Edgewood
1918 Pulaski Highway
Edgewood, MD 21040
INFO:
For more information, please RSVP on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/jamsquadcycling
About JamSquad
JAMSQUAD cycling is a non-profit organization of cycling enthusiasts whose mission is to promote and facilitate youth development and interest in cycling. In addition to race participation, outreach, and advocacy activities, JAMSQUAD provides new and restored bikes to underprivileged youth to provide them with the opportunities to enjoy the sport we all love. JAMSQUAD has donated more than 100 restored or refurbished bicycles to date. For more information about JAMSQUAD, please visit our website or find us on Facebook.