NEWS BRIEFS
The Strider World Championships will return to Sarasota Oct. 11-13. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County
STRIDER WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS RETURN TO SARASOTA
Sarasota County's BMX track, located at 1590
N. Tuttle Ave. in Sarasota, will host the 2013
Strider World Championships Oct. 11-13 for
racers ages 2 to 5 from around the world, the
county has announced.
for their toddlers" at the Striders in the Surf
parade on Lido Beach, the release notes.
After a full day of riding, racing and fun activities on Saturday, "families and kids will love
the low-key day on Sunday as parents and
grandparents get one more chance to cheer
For more information, contact the Sarasota
County Call Center at 861-5000 or visit the
Strider website at www.striderbikes.com/
worldchampionship.
Strider bikes have no pedals, "allowing toddlers as young as 18 months old to balance
and ride on two wheels without the use of
tricycles or training wheels," the release
The event will kick off on Friday, Oct. 11, with
explains.
registration, followed by opening ceremonies
at 5 p.m., a news release says. Then Strider "When toddlers learn to ride on a Strider bike,
riders "will take a few qualifying practice the experience opens up a whole new world
runs around the track to perfect their skills of balance, self-confidence, motor skills,
for Saturday's big race," the release notes. teamwork and friendly competition," said
Ryan McFarland, founder and CEO of Strider
Spectator admission and parking will be free.
Sports International, in the release. "These
Participant admission to the practice session
children are having a blast and learning valuis $10, while race registration is $25.
able life lessons every step of the way."
