The annual Bike Rodeo at the Ignacio Elementary School coincided with “Gray Matters” a program designed to educate how the brain works and ways to protect the brain and head from injury. The rodeo is held by the Durango Police Dept., through a grant from Bicycle Colorado and awarded by CDOT as part of the “Colorado Safe Routes to School program.” The grant made it possible for DPD to purchase bikes, helmets, chalk, and educational material as well as a trailer to haul all the rodeo gear to various schools in La Plata County.
Kindergarteners, Amiyah Martinez and Keelyn Reynolds wait for the stop light to turn green before proceeding through the Bike Rodeo course.
Durango Police Officer Dave Peterson guides Keira Trujillo through the figure-eight portion of the Bike Rodeo course.
Ignacio Elementary students await the light to turn green before proceeding onto the bike rodeo course.
Damon Miguel helps Amy Haggart demonstrate proper helmet use during the "Gray Matters" class as part of the Bike Rodeo.
Amy Haggart from Mercy Regional Medical Center talks about brain functions and the importance of preventing head injuries in the "Gray Matters" course.
Durango Police officer, Leonard Martinez instructs bicyclists through the obstacles.
Jaelyn Austin maneuvers through the maze of cones, obstacle, stoplight and signs during the annual Bike Rodeo.
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
