The 2010 International Bicycle Fund student essay contest provided a venue for youth between the ages of eight and 16 to speak their minds about what cycling means to them. According to the contest rules, entries had to address some aspect of cycling, whether it be history, touring, racing, commuting, the role of cycling in society, learning or teaching.
The winning stories for 2010 strongly reflect present-day global issues, such as safety, climate change and the economy of bicycling:
(a) The Amazing History of Bicycles, by Nikita Tejwani, age eight, Challenge Charter School, Glendale, AZ;
(b) What a Bicycle Can: Unique Uses of Bicycles, by Polly Jalia Nakyanzi, age 11, St Paul School, Masaka, Uganda; and
(c) "Ding, Ding, Ding, Ding," by Taylor Herrmann, age 12, Summit Hill Junior High School, Frankfort, IL.
The contest is administered by the International Bicycle Fund, an independent, non-profit organization that promotes bicycle transportation and a sustainable, people-friendly environment.
Each writer received a cash prize and certificate from the IBF fund, which is supported by private donations. See the Related Links on this page to read the full version of each story. Click here for more information about the contest.
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