NORFOLK, Neb.  — Each year, a community gathers to remember 7-year-old Landon Bos, tragically killed while scootering, at a memorial event that champions biking safety.

For the annual Landon Bos Bicycle Rodeo, children ages 0 through 12 participate in a bike course instructed by the Norfolk Police Department to prevent future mishaps and help kids understand the rules of the road.

"It all kind of built on itself," said Landon Bos Memorial Bicycle Rodeo Organizer Dave Bos. "When we first started, you'd see race cars out here because my son was a big fan. Over more time of this event continuing, military trucks, Norfolk Rescue, LifeNet helicopter, and radio stations came to support this cause. The event continues to bring people together and helps us see our officers in their uniforms, and know they are very approachable people.

Now in its 18th year and growing, the event's origination comes from a tragic situation that has inspired many since the 2007 incident. Dave's son Landon was hit by a car while riding his scooter on a street. His son subsequently died from his injuries, which later led Dave, his wife, and several thoughtful people to work to do something in Landon’s name.

The obstacle course, now called Landon's Lane, has protocols for wearing a helmet to stay safe, stopping at stop signs, and how to cross an intersection by getting off your bike and walking. Bos said, "It's really just a learning event to promote safety for children while they travel the streets and sidewalks of Norfolk."

Landon's Lane also provided inspections to ensure all bikes that entered the lane were safe to ride. Bos said, "We staff to air tires up or tighten bolts that need to be tightened. We do have some helmets here, and we asked people to bring their helmets, but in the event that someone shows with a small helmet they've outgrown, we can set them up with one.”

Once kids finish the obstacle course and followed all the rules given, they were given a checklist and entered to win a brand-new bike.