Bike to Farm Potluck Fast Approaching

October 11, 2017 by Madie
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  Its that time of year again… time to register for the Bike to Farm Potluck! This semester, the event will be held on Saturday, October 21st. Riders will meet in the Kaufman parking lot at 10:30 am, where they will depart in small groups (organized by riding ability) to the College Farm. Vans will accompany the riders and carry everyone’s potluck dishes, as well as first aid supplies in case of emergency. The Bike to Farm Potluck is an incredibly fun day of riding, Continue reading →

Stylish Bike Ride of Harrisburg’s Mural Fest

September 18, 2017 by Madie
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Written by Handlebar volunteer Claire Jeantheau, Class of 2021   We got a lot of strange stares from other drivers on the road last Sunday—some probably concerned, others amused. This, of course, likely had to do with the insides of our white Dickinson bus. Our vehicle was filled with extra passengers: our bikes, which filled the aisle and pressed into our seats. The reason for our bike labyrinth? The “Stylish Bike Tour”—an afternoon ride through Harrisburg to tour a new collection of murals painted by Continue reading →

Handlebar Volunteers Needed – Training September 6, 4PM @ CSE

August 14, 2017 by
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The Handlebar, Dickinson’s Bicycle Cooperative, is seeking enthusiastic student, staff, and faculty volunteers to help run the shop and improve the Biking@Dickinson programs. Handlebar Volunteer Training Date: Wednesday, September 6th Time: 4-6PM Location: Center for Sustainability Education, Kaufman Hall 190 Any questions, please contact: biking@dickinson.edu Marcus Welker at welkerm@dickinson.edu

Fall 2016 Bike to Farm Potluck

September 13, 2016 by Madie
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Students and Faculty that participated in the Bike to Farm Potuck
A touch of fall has begun creeping onto campus over the past few days. In stark contrast to the oppressive summer heat, everyone has been enjoying cool, crisp evenings and lovely gusting winds blowing through the trees on the academic quad. As a few stray leaves begin dotting Dwalk, it is hard to focus in class as your mind wanders off, dreaming of pedaling down the open road. For bicyclists, there is no better time of year to be out on your bike, counting the miles and breathing in the fresh air. Here at Dickinson, Fall also means the biannual Bike to Farm Continue reading →

Bike to the Farm Potluck Spring 2016

March 9, 2016 by mindofmax
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Red adirondack chairs at Dickinson Farm.
Unless every class you’re in assigned a midterm, paper, and presentation this week, chances are you’ve been outside and felt the unseasonably warm weather. Britton plazza is full of students eating their lunches, Morgan field is a hub of frisbee throwing, and all across campus bikes are zipping by. Spring in Carlisle is one of the best times to be a biker and this semester is proving that. A highlight of every biker’s semester is the Bike to the Farm Potluck ride (B2F). This year B2F Continue reading →

The Handlebar Gives Back

December 11, 2015 by mindofmax
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Donations to local community bike co-op.
The Handlebar is an important part of the Dickinson community. Faculty, staff, and students are all welcome and encouraged to come by fix their bikes, build new bikes, share stories, and learn about everything biking. The Handlebar has become an integral part of the Dickinson experience and the work being done is appreciated wholly, however the benefits of having a bike co-op do not always extend past Dickinson’s limestone walls. Since its inception, The Handlebar has maintained a relationship with Recycle Bicycle Harrisburg. This amazing institution Continue reading →