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The Resources page contains biking articles from around the world. These articles are updated frequently, and this section will provide you with resources on all things bike and transportation. Want to watch a video on commuters in Holland or know about Philadelphia’s latest bike plan for the future; this is the place to find the information.

If you wish to become a bike explorer check out the Bike Map section in Resources.  The maps may not get you across the Atlantic but hopefully they can give you the best route to take in Philadelphia. The maps are as up to date as possible to provide you with accurate information.

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American Diabetes Association Greater Philadelphia Tour de Cure

Submitted by tud04003 on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 12:04pm
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Saturday, June 2, 2012 (All day)

The Tour de Cure is a series of fundraising cycling events held in 44 states nationwide to benefit the American Diabetes Association.

Bicycles v. Cars: Know Your Rights Workshop

Submitted by tud04003 on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 11:31am
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Thursday, January 12, 2012 - 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Where: Wolf Cycles, 4311 Lancaster Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19104

When: Thursday January 12, 2012 4:30pm-6:00pm

Learn how to:

Advocate for yourself at the scene of an accident

Navigate the insurance industry

Recognize your legal rights

Obtain and pay for medical treatment

& Lots more...

 

Hosted by the Legal Workers Collective of the National Lawyers Guild Philadelphia.

For more info contact jessica.cunningham@nlgphilly.org

NBW Adult Bike Repair Class

Submitted by tud04003 on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 9:50am
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Repeats every 7 days until Tue Feb 07 2012 .
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 - 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Neighborhood Bike Works Basic Bicycle Repair course for adults is a great way to begin learning how to repair and maintain your bike yourself, or to brush up on rusty repair skills. The class meets weekly for a month. Lessons typically include: flat repair, parts of the bike and fit, care and feeding of your brakes, shifting, and an introduction to overhauling bearings. More advanced procedures can be covered on request. Participants are encouraged to bring their own bikes and friends*.

From the Desk of a Bike Temple Messenger: Winter Riding

Submitted by jdasani on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 9:19am
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The semester is gearing up, and we all lament the end of the holiday season spent with friends, family and loved ones. As we scramble to prepare for a busy spring semester ('spring' in name only) we tend to forget the vehicles we relied on during the warmer parts of the year to get around. I don’t mean our cars. No, the noble steeds to which I refer are the bicycles.

Bilenky Junkyard Cyclocross Race

Submitted by lwitek02 on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 4:17pm
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Sunday, December 18, 2011 - 10:00am

This year, on December 18th,  the Bilenky Cycle Works will be hosting the Bilenky Junkyard Cyclocross event.  For those who aren't aware, the sport of cyclocross is a demanding activity that requires of its participants a high level of physical endurance to complete a course that is composed of various terrains that could range from asphalt to mud.  The courses typically take around 30 minutes and are made up of various terrains and obstacles that sometimes force the participants to dismount and run with their bicycle over their shoulder.  The Bilenky Cyclocross race is

First-ever Cranksgiving Philadelphia!

Submitted by tud04003 on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 1:14pm
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Sunday, November 20, 2011 - 11:30am - 5:00pm

Cranksgiving is a charity bike ride that began in 1999, organized by New York City bike messengers. Food is collected at grocery store "checkpoints" and then donated to a soup kitchen at the end of the ride. All kinds of cyclists are welcome! There is no set course, and you can ride at your own pace.

Philadelphia Stolen Bikes and a Facebook Solution

Submitted by lwitek02 on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 4:06pm
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Over a year ago in response to the on going problems with bike theft in Philadelphia a Facebook page was created where people could post stolen bikes in the hopes of recovering them, Philadelphia Stolen Bikes. Reading through many of the posts it seems that they have had success in recovering stolen bicycles, where the thefts have been happening, stolen bicycles that have been sighted, and the possible neighborhoods bicycle thieves live in.

Tips for Winter Cycling

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With the advent of fall and the impending cold of winter, many cyclists hang up their bicycles for the period of cold weather that makes riding unbearable for some.  But for those of us who are relying upon our bikes as our sole means of transportation, (or just love biking that much) retiring our bikes to the stable just simply isn’t an option.  So for those who are on the fence about biking in the winter time, or those who wish to but do not possess the knowledge or material to embark on such an undertaking, I have tried to compile a helpful list of ways to defend against

Alumna founds program for women in drug recovery

Submitted by tud04003 on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 1:54pm
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This is a great story about a Temple alumna making big waves in the community using bicycles! Read on below...

Kristin Gavin, an adjunct professor and alumna founded “Gearing Up,” a program in the Interim House that encourages recovery through cycling.

Some choose to write poetry, others knit and still others may listen to music to escape from the stress they encounter day-to-day. But for others, these stationary activities can be replaced with a helmet and a bike.

Shower Locations on Main, Ambler, and HSC campuses

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Main Campus

- Pearson Hall

  • For all students, staff and faculty the free option for showers and lockers on main campus is located in Pearson Hall in the basement. There are lockers and showers and if you bring your own lock you can have indefinite use of the locker. Pearson Hall does not provide towels and soap. The facilities are open from 8:00am to 6:00pm on weekdays.

- The IBC