This spring, Austin on Two Wheels held a 13 week writing contest to encourage local cyclists to write about their experiences on two wheels to inspire the rest of us to get out on our bikes. We asked Austinites to write an autobiographical story about their experience riding a bike in Austin where previously they might have done so by car. The key was riding to go someplace, not racing, training, or just for fitness.

The grand prize was a contract to write 5 more stories for us. We are pleased to announce four-time weekly winner Minor Baker as the winner of our grand prize. We’re looking forward to reading more from Minor.

Congrats to My Ride Grand Prize Winner Minor Baker

If you missed the weekly entries, here are all the winners week 1-13.

Week #1 Winner: Donuts and Bikes by Minor Baker

Week #2 Winner: Me and the Bike and the World by Amy Dolejs

Week #3 Winner: Crazy Cold Commute by Minor Baker

Week #4 Winner: 30 Days of Fun by Minor Baker

Week #5 Winner: Baby Chicks Onboard by Katie Jo Dixon

Week #6 Winner: On a Misty Morning by Russell Taylor

My Ride Week #7 Winner: A Sensory Experience by Susan Wilcox

My Ride Week #8 Winner: Friday evening pedal to the Blanton by Laura Feeney

Week #9 Winner: Meet the Heat by Russell Taylor

Week #10 Winner: Two Wheeled Roller Coaster by Susan Wilcox

Week #11: Shimano Parts and Grocery Carts by Samuel Bertron

Week #12: Doing It for the Kids….and my Sanity by Minor Baker

Week #13: Theater on Two Wheels by Katie Jo Dixon