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The Local History Index provides only a citation to the article or item. Please visit the Elkhart Public Library’s downtown location at 300 S. Second St. to access the Elkhart Truth newspapers and other collections referenced in this index.


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Showing 3 results for Bicycle Rodeo.

ID103881
Title of ArticleSafety first at annual bicycle rodeo
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMarkelle Lill, 12, helps Josh Robeson with Pumpkinvine Trail Coalition make adjustments his bicycle Saturday during the annual Bike Safety Rodeo at the Tolson Center; ABOVE: Wesley Kuric with the Elkhart County Health Department helps youngsters get fitted with free bicycle helmets Saturday during the annual Bike Safety Rodeo at the Tolson Center in Elhart. RIGHT: Markelle Lill, 12, clocks his speed at a course set up by Elkhart Police Department officers during the annual Bike Safety Rodeo at the Tolson Center. Officers also gave out free hot dogs and drinks during the event; Markelle Lill, 12, takes a turn at the obstacle course Saturday during the annual Bike Safety Rodeo at the Tolson Center for Excellence in Elkhart
DateJun 09, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsBicycles, Bicyclists, Safety


ID62639
Title of ArticleIt's a wrap
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBicycle rodeo; Local band, The Brides of Neptune; Visitors at the event; Emilia Reinford Martin and Johnathan Thutimber
DateOctober 2, 2017
PageA1, A7
SubjectsChain Reaction Bicycle Project, Bicycles, Fund Raising


ID25793
Title of ArticleBike routes nearly completed
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart City History File
Picture Captionphoto of bike route signs - K. Kip Hulvershorn, Roosevelt Windbush & Charles Shook Jr.
DateAugust 14, 1971
History #567a
SubjectsBicycle Rodeo, Bicycle Riders, Bicycles