Dennis: Hi. My name is Dennis and I am a grade 9 student at Charles Hays Secondary School.
CS4PR: In November, you participated in the Bike to Work and School Week. What made you interested in participating in this event?
Dennis: I am an active cyclist and commuter every day who bikes and takes the bus.
CS4PR: How long have you been cycling?
Dennis: I have been biking for approximately 3 years.
CS4PR: That’s great to hear. I’m an avid cyclist myself. I often will use my bike to commute within Rupert. What is one of your favourite things about riding your bike?
Dennis: It helps me to travel from one point to another. I also find it convenient to cycle around. I often cycle for recreation and I really like biking around especially when the weather is nice.
CS4PR: Do you think that participating in these cycling events a great way to promote awareness of biking?
Dennis: Seeing more people increases awareness, safety and activism for cycling in Prince Rupert.
CS4PR: By actively engaging in more cycling, it may foster more openness to cycling in town. What advice would you give someone who are considering biking on a daily basis in Prince Rupert?
Dennis: You just need a bike. I got my bike at Home Hardware in town. It often gets cold in Prince Rupert, so I highly recommend a waterproof jacket to keep yourself warm, especially when it gets rainy.
CS4PR: Thank you for your advice! Will you be participating in any future bike to work/school weeks?
Dennis: Definitely. Yes!
CS4PR: Thank you sharing your time and I hope to see you biking around in town.
Dennis: Thank you. I hope to see more people biking in Prince Rupert.
(Photos are of school district bike racks at various times of the year including during Bike to Work and School Week.)