Giving Away Smiles, Bicycles at City Bike Safety Event

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  • Jerry Johnson congratulates the winner of a gently used bike — her first bicycle!
We had a great time meeting folks and giving away gently used bikes during the Pittsburgh Youth Bike Safety Event on June 12. In these photos, Saving Icarus founder Jerry Johnson congratulates one bike winner, makes some adjustments to the seat, and then chats with some of the visitors at our table.

Saving Icarus, a new nonprofit organized to help at-risk children through bicycling, make its first public appearance at the Pittsburgh Youth Bike Safety Event on June 12 at the Bud Harris Cycling Track.

Founder Jerry Johnson and several members of the board of directors chatted with children and their parents about the experience and benefits of riding. Saving Icarus also raffled several used bikes.

Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto stopped for a quick visit, and the event also included safety demonstrations, bike helmet giveaways and other activities.