Kids will mount their bikes Saturday morning for the start of the 2017 Kids Tour of St. Joseph.

According to a news release, the City of St. Joseph Health Department is partnering with the Parks, Recreation and Civic Facilities Department and The Mark Reynolds Fund to promote the 2017 Kids Tour of St. Joseph Bicycle Ride Series.

The Kids Tour of St. Joseph is free of charge and consists of two non-competitive bicycle rides, open to children aged 3-14. The two events are scheduled for June 17th at Hyde Park and July 15th at Corby Pond. A parent or guardian must be
present to complete an event day registration and ride waiver, and children participating in the events are required to bring a bike and a helmet. Prizes and incentives include a free t-shirt, plus a box lunch provided by Chick-fil-A for each participant, door prizes and an awards ceremony.

The schedule of events is as follows:
• Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.
• Kids Tour rides begin at 10:00 a.m.
• Awards ceremony immediately following the ride
• Bike Rodeo Safety Course following the Hyde Park ride
• Mountain Bike Trail Tours following the Corby Pond ride

For more information, see the Facebook page Kids Tour of St. Joseph https://www.facebook.com/kidstourofstjoe/ or call 816-261-8656 or
816-236-1491.