Allez! Allez! It’s a Bicycling Party
Vive le Neighborhood
by Jennifer Cooper, posted on August 4th, 2010 in The Sports Issue
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Celebrate your neighborhood with a Tour de France inspired party. It’s simple fun. And that’s the very best kind!
The Set Up
When kids arrive give them sidewalk chalk to decorate driveways, sidewalks or cul-de-sacs. Parents can help with spelling and can add some drawings of their own.
Pre-Ride Activity
Before the ride begins, have an adult direct the kids to decorate their own musettes with fabric markers. These musettes are made out of inexpensive muslin cloth and hemp webbing. Fill the musettes with snacks (just like in the real Tour) and for a special treat, a copy of this fantastic mini coloring book from our friends (and favorite magazine makers) Anorak.
The Ride
Have kids grab their helmets and set them off on their bikes around the track.
Post Ride
Lemonade and water are perfect offerings for thirsty riders. For our party, all the neighbors came bearing side dishes and hotdogs were served from the grill.
Wrap Up
For a special post race treat, serve hot fudge sundaes in small mason jars. Neighbors can then linger over drinks and sundaes long into the evening.
For more cycling fun, visit Mike and the Bike (where you can purchase one of our favorite childrens book about cycling) and the Interactive Tour de France Guide for Kids.
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