The Center for Environmental Research and Education is sponsoring two Duquesne initiatives to inspire the campus community to enjoy the many benefits of biking—Bike to Work Day and the National Bike Challenge.
“Biking is great for the environment, one’s health and—by saving on gas and parking fees—one’s wallet,” said Dr. David Lampe, associate professor of biological sciences, who bikes to campus daily.
This bike rack, conveniently located in front of the Forbes garage, has overhead coverage.
Bike to Work Day, Friday, May 17
Employees are encouraged to join the thousands of people across the country and hundreds in Pittsburgh who will participate in National Bike to Work Day on May 17.
A hydration station will be set up on Forbes Avenue, next to the main entrance of campus and across from Barnes and Noble, from 7 to 9 a.m. Free coffee, donuts and a bag of bike-related goodies will be available to bicyclists.
Bike racks can be found throughout campus.
National Bike Challenge, May 1 to Monday, Sept. 30
Campus bikers are also encouraged to join team Duquesne University for the National Bike Challenge, a free and fun program that runs until Sept. 30. Registrants can document bike riding and compare miles logged with colleagues or by city.
“We hope that Duquesne can finish in the top 10 of workplaces, including colleges, around Pittsburgh,” Lampe said. “And, that Pittsburgh can come out ahead of Cleveland!”
For additional information on these initiatives contact Dr. David Lampe.