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University offers free workshop on bike touring

A free workshop on bicycle touring will be held on March 22 at the University Park campus. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons

Penn State students, faculty and staff, as well as local community members (ages 18 and older), are encouraged to attend a free bike touring 101 workshop from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 22, at 205 Student Health Center on the University Park campus.

Sponsored by Penn State Transportation Services, Penn State Student Affairs and University Health Services, this workshop will cover bike touring-related topics, including:

  • Basic safe riding practices
  • Touring gear
  • Logistics and planning
  • Tips from a seasoned cyclist

All participants will receive a free set of Penn State bike lights.

As this is an indoor, classroom-style workshop, a bicycle will not be required for participation. Those interested in attending must RSVP prior to the start of the workshop.

For more information or to RSVP for the event, please email biking@psu.edu.

Last Updated March 13, 2018