Winners Announced for State Contest Promote Bicycle Advocacy
Aurora, IL, May 20, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The League of Illinois Bicyclists and Active Transportation Alliance are pleased to announce the winners of the state “Bicycling is Fun…and Healthy too!” poster contest. The League of Illinois Bicyclists (LIB) and Active Transportation Alliance (ATA), partnered with Saris Cycling Group, a manufacturer of bicycle racks and cycling training products, for the poster contest promoting the benefits of riding a bike. The contest asked fifth grade students to create a poster around the theme “Bicycling is fun…and healthy too!”
Giselle Lechuga, from Otter Creek Elementary School in Elgin, was the first place winner in the state competition. Giselle will a Schwinn Ranger mountain bike, Planet Bike Spok bike light and Lazer helmet. Otter Creek Elementary School will receive a Saris bicycle parking system. Giselle is currently a finalist in the national competition. One national winner will win a trip to the 2012 National Bike Summit in Washington DC.
Emilena Fontanez, from Elmwood Elementary School in Elmwood Park, was the second place winner in the state competition. Emilena will receive a Lazer bike helmet and Planet Bike Spok bike light.
Meghan Quinn, from Jefferson School in Elmhurst, was the third place winner in the state competition. Meghan will receive a Planet Bike Spok light.
Fifth graders throughout the state entered their posters in school competitions with each school selecting a school winner to advance in the state-level competition. Forty-four schools from across the state sent in their school winning posters to be considered.
Images from the national finalists’ posters are at http://www.sariscyclinggroup.com/index.php/poster-contest/2011-finalists-vote-now.html. The winner is expected to be announced on Friday, May 20. All of the school winners for Illinois are also on the Facebook page for the League of Illinois Bicyclists at http://www.facebook.com/pages/League-of-Illinois-Bicyclists/53760367182.
To learn more about the poster contest, contact Gina Kenny at gina@bikelib.org or (708) 334-2244. Also visit http://www.bikelib.org.
About League of Illinois Bicyclists
The League of Illinois Bicyclists (LIB) is the statewide advocate for all Illinois bicyclists, promoting bicycle access, education and safety. For more information, as well as bike safety sheets focusing on safe riding skills, visit www.bikelib.org.
About Active Transportation Alliance
The Active Transportation Alliance is a non-profit, member-based advocacy organization that works to make bicycling, walking and public transit so safe, convenient and fun that we will achieve a significant shift from environmentally harmful, sedentary travel to clean, active travel. For more information on the Active Transportation Alliance, visit www.activetrans.org or call 312.427.3325.
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.
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 Lazer
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.
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Giselle Lechuga, from Otter Creek Elementary School in Elgin, was the first place winner in the state competition. Giselle will a Schwinn Ranger mountain bike, Planet Bike Spok bike light and Lazer helmet. Otter Creek Elementary School will receive a Saris bicycle parking system. Giselle is currently a finalist in the national competition. One national winner will win a trip to the 2012 National Bike Summit in Washington DC.
Emilena Fontanez, from Elmwood Elementary School in Elmwood Park, was the second place winner in the state competition. Emilena will receive a Lazer bike helmet and Planet Bike Spok bike light.
Meghan Quinn, from Jefferson School in Elmhurst, was the third place winner in the state competition. Meghan will receive a Planet Bike Spok light.
Fifth graders throughout the state entered their posters in school competitions with each school selecting a school winner to advance in the state-level competition. Forty-four schools from across the state sent in their school winning posters to be considered.
Images from the national finalists’ posters are at http://www.sariscyclinggroup.com/index.php/poster-contest/2011-finalists-vote-now.html. The winner is expected to be announced on Friday, May 20. All of the school winners for Illinois are also on the Facebook page for the League of Illinois Bicyclists at http://www.facebook.com/pages/League-of-Illinois-Bicyclists/53760367182.
To learn more about the poster contest, contact Gina Kenny at gina@bikelib.org or (708) 334-2244. Also visit http://www.bikelib.org.
About League of Illinois Bicyclists
The League of Illinois Bicyclists (LIB) is the statewide advocate for all Illinois bicyclists, promoting bicycle access, education and safety. For more information, as well as bike safety sheets focusing on safe riding skills, visit www.bikelib.org.
About Active Transportation Alliance
The Active Transportation Alliance is a non-profit, member-based advocacy organization that works to make bicycling, walking and public transit so safe, convenient and fun that we will achieve a significant shift from environmentally harmful, sedentary travel to clean, active travel. For more information on the Active Transportation Alliance, visit www.activetrans.org or call 312.427.3325.
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.
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 Lazer
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.
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