Folding Bike Giveaway - Contestant 5

by Larry Lagarde

Here's the entry from Contestant # 5 in the folding bike giveaway - K. Oakley of San Jose, CA:

I am a young first grade teacher in the Alum Rock School District in a very low income area of San Jose, California. I currently drive the ten miles to my school, but that would all change if I had a bike to ride -- it'll be great for me, but an even better example for my students and families. And this bike is perfect because I could bring it into my classroom with me so it doesn't get stolen or vandalized. My husband and I make little money as educators so purchasing a bike is out of the question for us. Please help!

K. Oakley has my respect. Both of my sisters were elementary school teachers and I can tell you that's a tough job. But what I really like is that she wants to lead by example. If we all did that more, the world would certainly be a better place.

Luckily for K., the E-Z Pack folding bike is great for commutes. Folded, it's so compact that it can fit under her desk in the classroom and can be taken aboard mass transit if need be. But I digress...

Does K. Oakley deserve to win the folding bike? You be the judge. Sign up to vote & we'll email you when the first 20 entries are in.

LL