Otter Creek student wins state contest

The League of Illinois Bicyclists and Active Transportation Alliance recently announced the winners of the state “Bicycling is Fun … and Healthy too!” poster contest.

The League of Illinois Bicyclists and Active Transportation Alliance 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 of Otter Creek Elementary School in Elgin was the first-place winner in the state competition. Giselle will receive 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, D.C.

Emilena Fontanez of 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 of 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.

All of the school winners for Illinois are also on the Facebook page for the League of Illinois Bicyclists at www.facebook.com/pages/League-of-Illinois-Bicyclists/53760367182.

To learn more about the poster contest, visit www.bikelib.org.