Third grade students were asked to participate in an essay contest where they had to answer the question; "What having a bike means to me." Stone Mountain's very own Nasir Hayles was selected and won a brand new bike and helmet! Below you can read his essay and see pictures of the awesome bike! Congratulations Nasir!!!
What having a bike means to me
By Nasir Hayles
Hello my name is Nasir Hayles and I am going to tell you what having a bike means to me. Cycling is a fun way to exercise. If you have a bike, you should go outside and spend half of an hour cycling. If you do not have a bike you should ask for one on Christmas.
Riding a bike helps me stay healthy and fit. You should ride a bike almost every day to stay healthy. When you ride a bike it helps you train your legs, jump higher, and kick further. It can also help you to become a basketball player and help you do a slam dunk.
Having a bike is a big responsibility. You have to take good care of it or it will break down. You should not leave it out in the rain or it will get rusty. Instead, you should put it in the shed, in the garage, or in the house. You also might have to pump the tires every four months.
If I had a bike I could ride with my brothers. I can also race with friends and cousins. I will have so much fun and exercise at the same time! When there is a race I will be able to join!
In conclusion, what having a bike means to me is that it keeps me healthy. It is a big responsibility. And finally, I can play with my brothers, friends and cousins.