Tykes, Trikes & Trails set for Saturday

The annual Tykes, Trikes and Trails event will be held Saturday at Entergy Park, 530 Lakepark Drive.

Registration will begin at 9 a.m., with activities starting at

10 a.m. The public is welcome to walk or ride the paved trails during the first portion of the event, a news release said.

As part of the International Mountain Bicycling Association’s Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day, participants 9 and older can ride the natural surface trails with experienced mountain bike riders, learning tips and tricks for maneuvering the trails from the experts.

“We are happy to announce that Hot Springs bicycle police Officer Sam Spencer will join us again this year. He’ll bring his bike and ride both portions of the event with youth and adult participants,” Jean Wallace, Hot Springs Parks & Trails director, said in a news release.

Members of Hot Springs Intermediate School’s Student Council will assist with registration, bicycle and helmet checks, and handing out T-shirts and certificates to all participants. Helmets are required, and all ages will be supervised according to skill level. Snacks and water will be provided.

Call Parks & Trails at 501-3216871 for more information. The event is sponsored by Hot Springs Parks & Trails, Hot Springs Bicycle Association, Parkside Cycle, Spa City Cycling, and the International Mountain Bicycling Association.