Kids can get a bike checkup, learn about bike safety and ride around Krug Park this weekend at the Kids Tour Missouri Bike Rides event.

Julie Noel with the St. Joseph Parks Recreation, and Civic Facilities said registration starts at 9 a.m. and the rides start at 10 a.m. Saturday at the upper parking lot of Krug Park.

“Each child who participates in a ride gets a medal… we will have some food available for the kids who participate and there will be music and it’s just a fun time,” Noel said. “We try to have one or two… cyclists that have gone through special training about bicycle safety… on hand every time we do an event to help kids learn about how to properly put on their helmet and how to check out their bicycles.”

There are three different lengths of rides to choose from including a short ride for beginners, a medium ride for more experienced riders and a long ride for those who are practiced riders.

The event for kids ages 3 to 14 is free and participants just need to bring their own bike and helmet. If a child has grown out of their helmet or lost one, there will be a few helmets given away at this event by the St. Joseph Safety Council.