By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

There was some serious biking and triking going on Thursday morning in the parking lot east of the Hays Area Children’s Center, 94 Lewis Drive.

The kids, who all attend HACC, were cheered on by their family members and friends during the perfect spring weather.

One youngster got her bike’s training wheels stuck in a pavement rut, and was helplessly spinning her back wheel.   Luckily, the Hays Public Library’s “Book Fairies” (aka Angie Aeillo and Nichole Lang of the HPL Children’s Dept.) came to the rescue.

They sprinkled some special fairy dust on her and the bike, and she was quickly off and pedaling away.

“Trike-A-Thon is a celebration of our kids and the center,” said Kaley Conner, HACC Community Relations Coordinator. ”

It’s also an opportunity for the children to become more involved in the upcoming fundraiser Tumbleweed Tour For Tykes, formerly known as the Rope ‘Em Ride.

“They have the opportunity to do some fundraising themselves and can seek sponsorship for participating in Trike-A-Thon.  We had orange T-shirts made for the kids,” Conner said.

Trike-A Thon proceeds will be used for classroom supplies for HACC child care programs.

“We have great families.  It’s nice of them to observe their child’s interactions today with the other children and their teachers.

“They (the kids) sure will nap well for their teachers this afternoon,” Conner said with a smile as she watched the noisy fun.

The Tumbleweed Tour For Tykes is Saturday, May 2.  For the first time, motorcyclists will also bike the scenic routes which range from 5 to 100 miles across Ellis County.

Late registration is still available, according to Conner, although you won’t get a T-shirt. Contact Conner at [email protected] or call (785) 625-3257 for more information.

Proceeds will benefit HACC services for young and disabled children.