Biking @ Dickinson

Hello everyone, Sorry for the late info on this but I just got the details about an exciting event happening tonight at Cole’s bike shop! Cole’s is hosting “The Pink Mechanic,” an evening devoted to women and their bikes. They’ll be going over basic fix-a-flat stuff. Best of all, it’s FREE! You do have to register, though (http://www.colesbicycles.com/). Either call or email them to sign up (info on the website)! Enjoy!   Daniel

Hello out there cyclists!   Just wanted to give a quick heads up that a small contingent of Dickinson community members will be heading to Harrisburg this Thursday (5:30-8:30) after the normal Handlebar hours to visit Recycle Bicycle Harrisburg. This is a great opportunity for you if you’re in need of bike, in need of learning to fix bike, or just in need of getting off campus and getting your hands on some tools. Please send me an email if you’re interested: biking@dickinson.edu. Thanks!   Continue reading →

Hey everyone! Last night I went with Mike Johnson down to Michaux State Forest to do some night mountain biking. If you’ve never seen that before, here’s a video to give you an idea what it’s like: Crazy! We even had that cool sountrack. It was muddy, chilly, and I broke my chain right at the end of the ride but it was still a good time. If you’ve never been mountain biking before and want to give it a try (doesn’t have to be Continue reading →

Okay, so today I have a variety of ridiculous and incredible bicycling videos to brighten your life. So, without further adieu and for your viewing pleasure:   First, here’s a short clip of two dudes tandeming back to back: Tandems I can’t quite figure out how the gearing on this works. Any ideas?   Now, for the square-wheeled bicycle: SQUARE WHEELS!   Third, an interview with a guy who rode his custom built PENNYFARTHING around THE WORLD. A revived piece of history: AWESOME   And finally, a series of Continue reading →

Hey everyone, I wanted to take this opportunity and use this space to introduce myself. My name is Daniel Grover and I’ll be handling all things bike and Handlebar this semester through the Center for Sustainability Education. I’m taking over from Lauren Bruns and I definitely have big boots to fill. I’m excited to get some rides together this semester, increase our volunteer capacity in the shop, and have a couple of field trips to the awesome recycle bicycle in Harrisburg for those who are Continue reading →

Just imagine…you’re hanging out at Dickinson’s bike co-op chatting with friendly people about bikes while eating delicious hot pancakes and freshly brewed Utamsi coffee. Well, you don’t have to imagine any longer, because on December 4th, 10am-12pm, that’s what’s happening! Please bring a suggested donation of $4 for Brunch at The Handlebar, all proceeds go to The German Club and The Handlebar.