Craig Parks and Recreation will offer double the delights in May.

Parks and Rec will host bicycle events for all ages, including a bicycle rodeo and the 31st annual “Where the Hell’s Maybell?” bike ride.

The bike rodeo takes place from 9 to 11:30 a.m. May 6 at Woodbury Sports Complex and is free to children ages 6 to 14 as Parks and Rec and Craig Police Department provide safety tips and demonstrations. Additionally, Memorial Regional HealthMemorial Regional Health will donate free bike helmets to the first 50 kids to register. will donate free bike helmets to the first 50 kids to register.Memorial Regional Health will donate free bike helmets to the first 50 kids to register.

Jennifer Riley, MRH’s vice president of hospital operations, said providing helmets is an ongoing project and an important one.

“We see kids every year come into the ER that have been in bicycle accidents, and kids that aren’t wearing helmets are at much greater risk of a severe head injury,” she said, adding that families’ financial difficulties can sometimes factor in to not having proper head gear. “Hopefully we can make those more readily available.”

Helmets are also strongly recommended for Parks and Rec’s long ride.

“Where the Hell’s Maybell?” gets in gear May 13. The 30-mile journey through Northwest Colorado is available to riders at no cost.

Cyclists can begin either at Northwest Storage on the west end of Craig starting at 7 a.m. or Western Knolls at 7:30 a.m. The first five miles of the excursion are the most difficult and include considerable inclines along US Highway 40.

“This is one of the prettiest times for the ride, everything’s blooming, you can go at your own speed, and it’s what you want to make of it,” said Ryan Dennison, recreation supervisor. “It’s pretty special.”

Upon reaching Maybell, participants can join in a breakfast in the town park, $6 for all-you-can-eat pancakes, bacon, eggs, coffee and juice provided by Bear River Young Life. Riders have the option of biking back to Craig or using a shuttle for $5 per person.

Riders under 14 are required to ride with an adult, while ages 15 to 17 need to have a consent form signed by a parent or guardian. Shirts for the event are $18 for youths, $21 for adults and are limited, though Parks and Rec will still take orders this week.

For more information on how to register for either event, visit the Parks and Rec office at 300 W. Fourth St. or call 970-826-2004.

Contact Andy Bockelman at 970-875-1793 or Contact Andy Bockelman at 970-875-1793 or abockelman@CraigDailyPress.com or follow him on Twitter @CDP_Sports.Contact Andy Bockelman at 970-875-1793 or abockelman@CraigDailyPress.com or follow him on Twitter @CDP_Sports.