Saturday, August 6, 2011

Helmet Artwork Design Competition

The Helmet Artwork Design Competition is Bicycle NSW’s initiative to increase awareness about helmet use among young riders across the state. Using bright colours and creative flair all students are invited to enter, with the overall winner having their design used on a limited edition helmet that will be sold Australia wide!

A total of 7,971 entries were received from across the state. Congratulations to all the winners' and finalists'...





Overall Winner & Central Coast Regional Winner - Ben Hibberd, Marks Point Public School



 


Sydney Regional Winner - Lisa Fukuda, Forestville Public School
 
 


Newcastle Regional Winner - Emily Hampton, Tomaree Public School


 
Western Plains Regional Winner - Ruby Krueger, Narromine Public School
 
Mid West Regional Winner - Eva Peck, Assumption School, Bathurst
 
Mid North Coast Regional Winner - Brooke Weston, Gladstone Public School
 
Far North Coast Regional Winner - Matilda Lynch, Dorrigo High School
 
Riverina Regional Winner - Nick Parker, Jerilderie Public School
 
South East Regional Winner - Brooke Beehag, Tomerong Public School
 
New England Regional Winner - Hezakiah Dennison, Bogabilla Public School
 
Goulburn Regional Winner - Bowral Public School
 
 
People's Choice Award Winner - Grace Peisley, Jerilderie Public School
 
 
 

From:

First bike

Bicycling promotes strength, balance, and overall fitness.
Kids and  Bicycling
 
 

There's a special bond between kids and bikes that can never be broken. Riding a bike is a rite of passage, a passport to worlds beyond the front lawn. Bikes represent fun, freedom, and fresh air -- everything that's good about being a kid. Moreover, biking is a healthy pastime that kids will never outgrow. Here are some of the other benefits of cycling:

  • Developing strength, balance, and overall fitness
  • Burning up calories
  • Strengthening the heart, lungs, and lower-body muscles and bones
  • Developing and strengthening the muscles surrounding the knees without impact

But biking boasts other benefits as well. Children of all shapes, sizes, and abilities can ride a bike. Most important, bicycling is a healthy outdoor activity that the entire family can enjoy together.


Safety First!
Bicycle riding is fun, healthy, and a great way to be independent.
But it is important to remember that a bicycle is not a toy; it’s a vehicle!
Be cool/be safe – follow some basic safety tips when you ride.

http://www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/pedbimot/bike/kidsandbikesafetyweb/index.htm