Otto Aaland, 10, makes his way through obstacles Friday during the Safe Routes to School Bike Rodeo at Park Elementary School. About 500 students spent the afternoon learning to stop at crosswalks and train tracks, and to ride their bikes in different situations. The event was sponsored by Durango Devo, Gray Matters, Durango Police Department, city of Durango, Durango School District 9-R and the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office.

Madison Scales, 9, makes her way through obstacles Friday during the Safe Routes to School Bike Rodeo at Park Elementary School. About 500 students participated in the event, sponsored by Durango Devo, Gray Matters, Durango Police Department, city of Durango, Durango School District 9-R and the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office.

Students ride their bikes Friday during Safe Routes to School Bike Rodeo at Park Elementary School. About 500 students participated in the bicycle safety event.