Griffins Bike Rodeo

Join the fun at the second annual Grand Rapids Griffins Bike Rodeo in the Area 2 parking lot behind Van Andel Arena, with free car and bike parking for event attendees! As the centerpiece of this free event, kids age 10 and younger are invited to learn and practice bike-handling skills and safety through fun stations staffed by officers from the Kent County Sheriff’s Office and other local police departments. Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital’s Injury Prevention Program will be on hand to give away and properly fit helmets, while other volunteers will perform basic bike safety checks before kids try the rodeo course.

All kids must bring their own bikes and wear a helmet to participate in the rodeo, and they must have a parent or guardian present to either receive a free helmet or ride the course. The event includes t-shirt and bike flag giveaways, a free raffle to win new bikes, GRPL’s mobile library, the Los Jalapeños food truck, free Kilwins ice cream, “Hockey Sauce” games, and more!