Two cast members from Comedy Central’s hit series “Reno 911!” stopped by Centennial Olympic Park in character on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007. “Law enforcement officers” Lieutenant Jim Dangle (Thomas Lennon) and Travis Junior (Robert Ben Garant) were in Atlanta on a press tour for the upcoming Twentieth Century Fox’s movie “Reno 911!: Miami”.  While in town, they stopped by the Park to offer some brief tips to the Park’s public safety team on how to mount a bicycle in style (and short-shorts) and how to dismount a Segway without seriously (key-word) injuring oneself.

Georgia World Congress Center Authority Public Safety staff Lieutenant Jim Kelly and Captain Ken Skinner demonstrated for the Reno officers the proper practice for mounting and riding a bike down the stairs as well as how to operate a Segway.  The “Reno 911!” officers then showed the Park staff their own never-before tried and trusted methods.  According to Lieutenant Dangle, the only way to cycle comfortably is in spandex short-shorts, to stretch thoroughly before mounting and to exhale audibly when riding the bike down a set of stairs.  Deputy Travis Junior insists, despite the incurred discomfort, that the proper way to dismount a Segway is opposite of what the user manual recommends. The four officers were filmed and interviewed by Brett Martin, feature and entertainment reporter, also known as the Road Warrior for “Good Day Atlanta”.

“Reno 911!: Miami” the movie opens in theaters Feb. 23, 2007.  For more information visit, www.reno911movie.com. WAGA-TV/Fox 5 will air the interview with Brett Martin in February before the movie is released. For a sneak preview, see www.myspace.com/rwar007. Centennial Olympic Park’s specially-trained and dedicated public safety staff works 24 hours, seven days a week, 365 days a year, including holidays. For more information on Centennial Olympic Park staff, facilities, or events please call 404.222.PARK or visit www.centennialpark.com.

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