ELK GROVE, CA (MPG) - The city of Elk Grove will host a free Back to School Bike Rodeo on Saturday, Aug. 22, at District56 to help students develop safer and more confident bicycling skills as they return to school.

The event will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. and is being presented in partnership with the California Office of Traffic Safety and Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates.

During the hands-on event, students will have an opportunity to practice skills designed to help them safely navigate streets, bike lanes, sidewalks and trails. The program is intended for young riders who bicycle to school as well as those who ride recreationally throughout Elk Grove.

The bike rodeo comes as the city continues efforts to improve safety for bicyclists, pedestrians and other users of Elk Grove’s transportation network. Those efforts include a new bicycle and e-bike ordinance recently adopted by the Elk Grove City Council.

Participants should bring a bicycle and helmet to the event.

Advance registration is encouraged. For registration visit elkgrove.gov/event/bike-rodeo/august-22-2026-0900am.