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Bikes Make Life Better: Saris Fifth-Grade Poster Contest

Bikes Make Life Better: Saris Fifth-Grade Poster Contest

“Bikes Make Life Better” was the theme for the third annual Saris Cycling Group nationwide poster contest for 5th graders. Young artists competed first with their peers at their school to be the winning entry, and schools submitted their best posters to BikeTexas, the statewide coordinator for the contest, for the next round of judging: The best poster in Texas.

Vijeyta riding her new bikeThe 2013 Texas winner is Vijeyta from James F. Bay Elementary in Seabrook. Vijeyta is the president of the school’s Student Council and a member of the Garden Club as well as the Robotics team. She loves drawing and reading. Vijeyta also loves outdoor activities, especially bike riding. For her poster, Vijeyta won a Schwinn bike, a Planet Bike bike light, and a Lazer helmet.

Vijeyta’s poster went to the national level along with all the other state-level winners. BikeTexas is proud of Vijeyta for drawing such a beautiful poster and representing Texas well! Over 500 elementary schools from 27 states participated in the nationwide contest, with top honors going to Hannah Pauls from Mississippi.

“Over the past 20 years in the bike industry I have seen the bicycle positively change the lives of individuals as well as communities,” explained Saris President Chris Fortune. “In just the 3rd year [of the contest], we have already witnessed the tremendous impact this contest can have on our youth. It is one way we are able to engage kids to think about and become more aware of the bicycle and its many beneficial uses. Through this contest we hope to not only encourage fifth graders to ride their bikes more frequently, but also to form the foundation of a lifelong, healthy, active lifestyle.”

Nia's second-place posterSecond place in the Texas contest was Nia from Ortiz Elementary in Brownsville, and third place was Igra from Woodland Hills Elementary in Kingwood. Both of these students also received prizes for their award-winning creations.

Many thanks to the schools, teachers, and young artists who participated in the “Bikes Make Life Better” Saris poster contest! Incoming fifth graders, get ready; it will be your turn to design a poster next spring with your own new theme! 

Igra's third-place poster

 

 

 

The contest is sponsored by Saris Cycling Group, Schwinn Bicycles, Planet Bike, and Lazer.

 

 

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