UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State Transportation Services has announced its fall 2023 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 do-it-yourself bike repair, bike clinics, workshops and other educational opportunities. Regular hours are Monday through Saturday from 1 to 6 p.m. All Bike Den services and activities are free and available to Penn State students, faculty and staff, as well as local community members.
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 transportation.psu.edu/events.
Women and Queer Night at the Bike Den
First Thursday of each month – Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 and Dec. 7 (6-8 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 workshops
Thursday, Sept. 28, and Wednesday, Oct. 18 (6-8 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
Wednesday, Nov. 15 (6-7 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 transportation.psu.edu/bike-den or email biking@psu.edu.