BikeAthens Rally for Kids Returns to Kick Off the Festival

Written By Bart King

photo by Owen Anderson

We’re excited to announce the BikeAthens Blueberry Rally will again be the first event of the Forest Heights Blueberry Festival this year on Saturday, June 1. It’s a free event for kids under 12.

How to Participate

  • Be at the Holly Court festival site in Forest Heights at 9:30 a.m. ready to ride.

  • Riders will set off to gather as many rally points as possible in 30 minutes. (See the course map for preliminary rally points.)

  • Return to Holly Court for a brief awards ceremony at 10:15 a.m.

Bicycle and outdoor gear will be given as prizes to riders in each age category with the most points. (Must be present to win!)

Older siblings, parents and other family members are encouraged to ride along.

After the rally, BikeAthens will remain at the festival providing bike tuneups and free gear until 5 p.m.

What This Event Needs!

We want to give a big thanks to BikeAthens (especially executive director Scott Long) for their enthusiasm in bring this event back to the festival. However, to make it a success, we need at least seven volunteers to tend rally points and help create a safe environment.

If you’re willing to help out with this and/or other volunteer needs during the festival, please add your name and contact info to one of the slots on the volunteer spreadsheet, or contact Scott at BikeAthensShop@gmail.com.

Bart King

Bart King is a writer, artist and father who is passionate about regenerating communities and ecosystems. His children’s books are available at NewGrowthPublishing.com. He is also the principal consultant at New Growth Communications, which provides marketing and PR assistance to clients in sustainability-related fields. Full bio here.

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