Bike Riding

Bicycles are one of the most useful and economical alternatives to the motor vehicle because the are relatively inexpensive to buy and need only minor repairs. For students living in Arcata, the campus is only a 5-10 minute ride away. Humboldt State University provides bike racks throughout the campus. Be sure and lock your bike properly with a good lock. For some additional bicycle security tips, check out the campus police Crime Prevention page.

For help maintaining and repairing your bicycle, contact the the Bicycle Learning Center, located behind Nelson Hall. The Bicycle Learning Center is an all-volunteer-run bike shop and club, providing tools, books, knowledge to help campus community members learn how to repair and maintain their own bikes, be more comfortable riding as a form of transportation, and reduce the amount of automobile-driving on and off campus. Open hours are posted outside the shop. The Bicycle Learning Center also helps to network with other campus and community groups to organize workshops, video showings, dialogue, and action on issues of sustainable transportation and oil dependence. New members are always welcome.

More information about bicycle commuting can also be found at the Caltrans Bicycle website and the Arcata Community Bike Program.

SAVE SOME MONEY, RIDE A BIKE!