Eleven kids entered the contest and this year’s winners “wrote great letters,” said Freewheel Cycle owner Wendy Hall. All three provided fantastic reasons why they could use bikes.
Grade 4 student Lance Dy had to leave his bike behind when he moved from the Philippines to Jasper, and Aezan Alvarez, another Grade 4 student, hasn’t had a bike that works well.
Grade 6 student Olivia McNara said distance should never come between friendships. She and best friend Aven Lodge live on the opposite ends of town and her new bike will definitely shave minutes off the commute.
Bicycles, especially in a place like Jasper, provide mobility and a means to explore. “All kids need a bike,” said Hall.
