Iowa Safe Routes to School Program Launches Poster Contest to Promote Kids Riding Bikes to School
The Iowa Bicycle Coalition’s Safe Routes to School Program is partnering with Saris Cycling Group, a manufacturer of bicycle racks and cycling training products, to launch a poster contest to get fifth graders to think about the benefits of the bicycle. The contest is asking 5th grade students to create a poster around the theme “Bicycling takes me places!” The purpose of the contest is to promote youth riding bicycles as a way to lead an active lifestyle.
One winner will be selected from each state to receive a bike, bike light, and helmet. One National winner will win a trip to the 2013 National Bike Summit in Washington DC and their school will receive bicycle parking to park twenty bikes and a bike/walk tracking system called The Hub.
“The contest provides a fun activity to get students excited about learning and provides teachers a creative way to introduce healthy living concepts,” said SCG Advocacy Coordinator Heather Fortune. “This is a great way to encourage fifth graders to simply think about the places a bike can take them, for fun or for transportation.”
To learn more about the SCG Poster Contest or to participate contact Nick Sobocinski,nick@iowabicyclecoalition.org Also visit www.sariscyclinggroup.com/postercontest.
About Saris Cycling Group
Saris Cycling Group, Inc. is located in Madison, WI. Saris Cycling Group is an industry leader committed to bicycle advocacy and manufactures Saris Car Racks, Saris Parking and Storage Solutions, CycleOps PowerTap, and CycleOps Trainers. For more information, visit www.sariscyclinggroup.com/postercontest.
About the Iowa Bicycle Coalition
The Iowa Bicycle Coalition is a state-wide bicycle advocacy organization with 1,400 members and over 5,000 partners through affiliate organizations throughout Iowa. The Iowa Bicycle Coalition builds partnerships, educates Iowans, and helps to establish safe and enjoyable bicycle transportation and recreation networks throughout Iowa. The Safe Routes to school program conducts education and encouragement initiatives across the state aimed at increasing the number of students who can safely walk or ride their bicycles to school.
About Schwinn Bicycles
Schwinn makes bikes that allow riders of all ages and abilities to experience the joy of riding. The bikes are built to the Schwinn Quality standard, with over 100 years of cycling heritage, passion and expertise. For more information, visit www.schwinnbikes.com.
About Planet Bike
Planet Bike is located in Madison, WI and manufactures bicycle parts and accessories. Planet Bike donates 25% of profits each year to improving conditions for bicycling. For more information, visit www.planetbike.com.
About Lazar
Lazer is the oldest helmet producer in the world. Lazersport provides quality helmets for every kind of cycling. For more information, visit www.lazersport.com.
