Tag Archives: bike safety

Handlebar T-Shirts are Here!

December 3, 2014 by
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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

November 24, 2014 by
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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

October 22, 2014 by
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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 →

New Additions!!

October 13, 2014 by
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Have you seen our new addition to campus? The bright red fixtures at the entrance to Morgan Field at the Britton Plaza crosswalk are a bicycle repair stand and a bike pump! The bike repair stand not only holds your bike, but also has hanging tools – screwdrivers, wrenches, Allen keys, and more! Not sure of how to use these tools? Swipe the QR codes on the stand to learn more! The heavy-duty bike pump adapts to both Presta and Schrader valves, meaning it can Continue reading →