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By Police Specialist Nathaniel W. Young
Cincinnati Police Division (OH)
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The Cincinnati Police Division is proud to
host IPMBA's 11th Annual Police on Bikes Conference & Product Exhibition.
We have been hard at work planning a great event for you. We hope that you
will come for the pre-conference training and stay for what we consider the
pinnacle of the week-long event - the Mountain Bike Competition: anticipated
by many, feared by most.
Traditionally, the Annual Police on Bikes Mountain Bike Competition has been
a single event consisting of an urban obstacle course, though at times it
has included a criterium. One thing never changes - it is always a tough
course. Here in Cincinnati, we intend to use the natural landscape of the
city to challenge even the strongest riders. In addition to the obstacle
course, we will offer a hill-climbing event for those of you who dare to
tackle it. If you are one of those people who think Ohio is flat, we warn
you - Cincinnati is known for its hills! One "hill" in particular stands
alone among the clouds with an intimidating posture, sure to give even the
hardiest of mountain goats pause. We won't reveal the hill's location, so
as not to scare off any would-be challengers, but be sure to bring your oxygen
mask and prepare yourself for a long, arduous ascent. See you at the top!
The Mountain Bike Competition in Cincinnati won't be just another demanding
physical challenge for conference attendees; it will be part of a special
day in Cincinnati.
In the wake of the fitness craze sweeping the country, the Queen City is
preparing for it's 3rd Annual Flying Pig Marathon, which will be held on
Sunday, May 6. Sunday is truly a celebration and testament to the adult athlete,
both amateur and professional. What about the little athletes, the children?
And does this have to do with the competition?
Saturday, May 5, is not only the date of the Police on Bikes Competition;
it is also the day of the Flying Piglets Kids' Fun Run, and the two events
will be combined to make a very special day for the children of Cincinnati.
The union of these two events will allow our children to meet police officers
from around the country and the world. The children will have the opportunity
to talk with police officers and collect "baseball" cards, posters and pictures
of mountain bike patrol officers from near and far. They will watch the
competition and dream of becoming police on bikes. The Cincinnati Police
Division will make its "Bike Safety Town" available for children to learn
and practice bicycle safety. There will also be an extensive display of
specialized equipment, including the S.W.A.T. armored vehicle, Underwater
Search and Recovery equipment, the Hamilton County Sheriffs Helicopter, and
representatives of both the K-9 Unit and the Mounted Patrol Unit. We hope
that you will use this opportunity to interact with our children and spread
positive messages to all.
These two events, the IPMBA Mountain Bike Competition and The Flying Piglet
Kids' Fun Run, will be advertised throughout Cincinnati's tri-state area,
and to both the marathon and police communities. The Cincinnati Police Division's
challenge to you is to come to Saturday's events armed with "goodies" for
the children, support for our "little" athletes and friendly smiles for the
parents. But do not forget to have readied at hand your competitive fire
and to wear your best game face when it is your turn to attack the IPMBA
Mountain Bike Competition events!
GOOD LUCK!
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