September 24, 2008

Have a flat, but just haven't gotten around to fixing it? Come to the Cycling club's FREE Bicycle Maintenance Day for small bike repairs on Friday, September 26th from 10am-3pm on Case Green. The Environmental Action Club with be there with their green bikes and the Saratoga Healthy Transportation Network will also be there selling Bicycle Benefits stickers, which offers discounts at participating downtown businesses.
The Bicycle Maintenance Day will kick off Skidmore's second annual Leave Your Car at Home Week starting Monday, September 29th through Friday, October 3rd. So hop on the bus, bike or rickshaw or organize a carpool.
We are tracking our progress so please fill out a brief survey at: http://cms.skidmore.edu/sustainability/carpool/survey.cfm. Last year, we avoided driving over 1200 miles!

September 2, 2008

Skidmore is back in session, and Skidmore Cycling is celebrating it's 5th year with new and exciting plans. Check out our new website! We have a new focus on stimulating bicycle, promoting alternative transportation, and supporting active lifestyles here on campus. We welcome all new and existing members to the club, and we hope that you find the new Website useful. The fall ride schedule is already underway so check out the new calendar page with current events. Don't see an event your looking for? Feel free to organize your own ride by contacting us. Welcome back!