San Luis Obispo Regional Rideshare invites artists, designers and community members to submit works for the 3rd Annual Bike Month Image Design Competition. Bike Month, a local celebration occurring annually each May, encourages the use of bicycle transportation through a variety of free community events. The winning design will act as a guiding force behind the 2012 Bike Month vision and bicycling festivities, encouraging San Luis Obispo County to spend more time in the bike lane and less time behind the steering wheel.

How the contest works:
The Image Design Competition is open to anyone interested in representing the new year of bicycle celebrations. The winning image/artwork will serve as the logo for Bike Month 2012 and be featured on all promotional collateral (posters, flyers, T-shirts) and advertisements. The creator of the winning image will be awarded $300 for their design and offered a contract to complete the development of all other promotional materials.

Participants must submit their designs to Rideshare by 5 p.m., Friday, February 10, 2012. All eligible submissions will then be reviewed and the top five posted online at www.rideshare.org/bikemonth2012 for a public vote. Voting will remain active until 12 p.m., Monday, February 20 and the winner announced Wednesday, February 22.

For more information on Bike Month and contest guidelines please visit www.rideshare.org/bikemonth2012.