Friday, November 13, 2026
Max and Lily Ariel, two young riders, check in for the loop course with Officer Joseph Belardo.
A rider having her bicycle checked by Kaleb and Garrett Chamberlin of Marco Island Bike Rentals, partner/sponsors of the Bike Rodeo at Mackle Park.
Thanks to the Bike Rodeo Team from the Marco Island Police Department, the Marco Island Fire Department, and brothers Garrett and Kaleb Chamberlin from Marco Island Bike Rentals.
Bike rodeo participant Weston Peel goes through the loop course at the Mackle Park Parking lot. He received a certificate of completion.
A young rider is all set to go through the loop course with last-minute instruction from Kaleb Chamberlin.
On Saturday, August 16, 2025, the Marco Island Police Department partnered with Marco Island Bike Rentals and Island Bike Shop for its first Bike Rodeo of the season to promote Bike Safety. A Bike Rodeo is a “bicycle safety clinic” for all ages. With the first week of school, it isalso back to school on bicycles for many students!
Garrett and Kaleb Chamberlin, brothers and owners of Marco Island Bike Rentals, set up a loop course in the parking lot of Mackle Park to test riders on the general rules. They checked out the bicycles, making sure they had white/front and red/rear lights and that their brakes are operational. Parents accompanied young riders, and the adult riders also brought their bicycles for a quick safety check.
Riders who finished the loop course received a certificate along with a swag bag containing assorted goodies for their effort. Parents rode to the park with young riders and they, too, received a refresher course on the general rules of the road:
Follow traffic signals.
Cannot weave through traffic.
Cannot leave the roadway to avoid traffic signals.
Use hand signals.
Cannot ride more people than the bike is designed for.
Parent/guardian allowing minors to violate bicycle regulations.
16 Years and under helmets are required.
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