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Words for Wheels

2010 Winner Amy Chin receiving her new bike from CityBike Tampa

Registration is now closed.

Would owning a bicycle change your life?  Tampa BayCycle wants to hear from you!

Bicycling for commuting, recreation or errands is a great way to stay healthy, save money, and keep our environment clean by the reduced emissions polluting our air from driving  a car.  We want to see more people on bicycles! 

Enter the ‘2011 Words for Wheels,’ an essay-based bike giveaway contest. To enter, participants submit a 200-word essay detailing how winning a bike would change their lives. The winning author will receive a BICYCLE, light, helmet and lock.

Rules:

  • Must be 18 years of age or over
  • Must reside or work  in Hillsborough, Pasco or Pinellas Counties
  • Must complete a truthful 200 word essay
  • Entries must be postmarked or submitted online  by March 4, 2011 at 12 noon
  • Must agree to sign a photo and essay release if chosen as the winner
  • Submit using online form or mail to Julie Bond, Center for Urban Transportation Research, USF, 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, CUT100, Tampa, FL 33620