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Sustainability Spotlight: Nick Shewell, Handlebar Volunteer

Nick Shewell, a senior International Business Major and Mandarin Chinese minor from Oley, Pa, is actively involved in the biking culture of campus. Nick first became involved with The Handlebar when he was a sophomore. Originally, he was only there to fill up his tires, but he became interested in the greater mission of The Handlebar when he saw people working on various projects. Nick offered to help the other volunteers because they seemed pretty busy and he had previous bike repair training. Nick says Continue reading →

Handlebar T-Shirts are Here!

Need a present for a family member or friend over the holidays? Don’t worry – we just got a shipment of Handlebar t-shirts in! These shirts are original artwork by Handlebar volunteers, and will show your love of bikes, bike maintenance, and Dickinson. The front features a moustache with the slogan “Spinnin’ Spokes and Tellin’ Jokes,” while the back features a drawing of a drive-train.   For $15, you can get an organic cotton t-shirt, which I can personally vouch are super soft. All proceeds Continue reading →

Winter Bike Storage

While the weather outside might be nice today, there will be snow in the future! Make sure that your bike is protected from the harsh winter full of snow and salt, and protect it from possible theft. Bikes don’t like being left outside all alone. As usual, the Center for Sustainability Education will be providing Winter Bike Storage for people who don’t want their bike left outside over winter break. The hours to bring your bike to be put in storage are: Monday -Friday December Continue reading →

Bike Friendly University

In case you haven’t heard, we got some big news today!! Dickinson College was officially recognized as a Silver Rated Bike Friendly University by the League of American Bicyclists. The League’s aim is to create a bicycle-friendly America, and does so by helping states, communities, universities, and businesses each become more bike-friendly. Every year, these kinds of groups can be evaluated by the League in order to see how they can improve. The Bicycle Friendly University (BFU) program evaluates the college’s efforts to promote biking in Continue reading →