HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — Henrico County hosted a bike safety workshop Tuesday to educate young residents about cycling safety and proper gear.
The HenBIKEo Safety Workshop was organized through Henrico Police, their Environmental Action Resource Team, and Bike Walk RVA. The event gave attendees the opportunity to learn about bike safety and obtain proper gear.
The workshop comes at a time when safety is on the minds of many community members, just weeks after 11-year-old Dania Bashier was struck and killed while riding her bike along Three Chopt Road near Ridge Elementary School.
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The workshop covered crucial safety elements including hand signals, proper gear for nighttime visibility, and reflective accessories that children could customize. Participants created "safety pizzas," reflective decorations for their bikes that help make riders more visible to drivers.
Despite the serious safety focus, organizers emphasized maintaining the joy of cycling. Children expressed enthusiasm for the freedom that biking provides, with one participant noting how much they enjoy "feeling the wind in my hair on really hot days."
The workshop aimed to build understanding between cyclists and drivers, promoting mutual respect on shared roadways.
While the workshop took place Tuesday, residents can also participate in the actual HenBIKEo event on Saturday, Sept. 20, described as a lighthearted bike race around town.
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