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      Transportation Services announces fall 2024 Bike Den event schedule

      Open to the Penn State and Centre Region community, the Bike Den is a welcoming space for people of all ability levels to connect and engage around biking. It also provides do-it-yourself bike repair and maintenance learning opportunities through open workspace hours and guided education workshops.     Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons

      UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Transportation Services has announced its fall 2024 event schedule for the Bike Den, including workshops and a monthly night dedicated to women and the LGBTQ+ community.

      Located on the ground floor of the West Deck, the Bike Den is a community-focused space that provides resources and support for biking, including DIY bike repair, bike clinics, workshops, and other educational opportunities. Regular hours are Monday through Saturday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and all Bike Den services and activities are free and available to students, faculty, and staff, as well as local community members that are 18 years and older.

      All Bike Safety 101 and Winter Biking 101 workshop attendees will receive a free pair of Penn State bike lights. Space is limited, and RSVPs must be received by the day before each workshop.

      For full details on each event and to RSVP for a workshop, visit https://transportation.psu.edu/events.

      Women and Queer Night at the Bike Den

      First Thursday of each month — Oct. 3 and Nov. 7 (6:15–8:15 p.m.)

      Attendees can work on their bikes, enjoy free pizza, talk to Bike Den staff and volunteers, and learn more about biking at Penn State and the surrounding area.

      In addition to creating a local community centered around cycling, this event provides an opportunity for underrepresented populations to connect and meet other cyclists whose biking experience ranges from beginner to seasoned cyclists and bike mechanics. The series is co-sponsored by Penn State's Center for Gender Equity and Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

      Bike Safety 101 Workshop

      Tuesday, Oct. 8 (6:15–8:15 p.m.)

      This workshop will teach participants the rules of the road and bike safety skills before bringing the group outside to a beginner-friendly practice course. A bike and helmet are required to participate.

      Winter Biking 101 Workshop

      Tuesday, Nov. 12 (6:15–7:15 p.m.)

      This workshop will teach participants the rules of the road and winter bike safety tips. As this is an indoor, classroom-style workshop, a bicycle is not required for participation.

      For more information on the Bike Den, visit https://transportation.psu.edu/bike-den or email biking@psu.edu.

      Last Updated September 16, 2024

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