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Young bike riders and their parents turned up for the 10th annual Bike Rodeo, held at the Sadie Halstead Middle School, while Viking fans (real Vikings, not the football team) gathered at Newport City Park for ‘Let’s Vike It’ a celebration of Viking culture.
The Bike Rodeo drew 79 participants, giving away helmets until they ran out. Foxx Kreider was a key assistant coordinator for this event, securing several of the volunteers as well as arranging for professional mechanics, said Glennis Stott, who has been involved since the start.
The Pend Oreille County Library District, Newport Police Department, Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office, and US Border Patrol were also key supporters of this event.
A close up of the helmet and chain mail worn in battle. MINER PHOTO|DON GRONNING
This little one is ready for Halloween with her skeleton handlebars. MINER PHOTO|DON GRONNING
Volunteer Angus Hicks-Frazer teaches bike turning signals to bike rodeo participants Tripp Casteel (in red), son of Margot Casteel, and Daxton Medrano (in navy), son of Brielle Medrano. COURTESY PHOTO|CINDY CAMPBELL
Solnix of Spokane sent two professional bike mechanics this year to go through each of the bikes and provide basic maintenance. MINER PHOTO|DON GRONNING
Visitors take a look at some of the Norse style items on display. MINER PHOTO|DON GRONNING
