Humans of The Handlebar

December 2, 2019 by Claudia
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These Humans of the Handlebar are Dickinson students who hold open hours at the Handlebar. They have consistently held open hours this fall 2019 semester and supported the gem that is our community bike co-op! Thank you Humans of the Handlebar!

For the Atlantic, More Hurricanes – For Arizona, Shrinking Water Supplies

November 30, 2017 by
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Months before the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season ended, it already ranked among the 10 most-active in history. The devastation in Puerto Rico continues to make headlines as the island struggles to recover. Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose and Maria have caused more than $200 billion in damage. In Arizona, while we have compassion for those suffering losses in the Atlantic and Caribbean, hurricanes are not a concern in a state where sunshine rules the day.  But this destructive hurricane season is a symptom of climate change, Continue reading →

Why I Ride

September 3, 2013 by
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On July 5th, my dad and I rolled back into our driveway, covered in sweat, grime, spit, and sunburn. In three hours, we had covered 40.2 miles of Pittsburgh hills, climbing a total of 3,105 feet. After hobbling into the house, we plopped down in the kitchen, and ate whatever we could get our hands on – cold steak, berry smoothies, broccoli, mashed potatoes, chicken legs – without a care for utensils or plates. My mom walked into the room, surveyed the scene, and only Continue reading →