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University of Oregon student group funds bike share system
(Photo: UO Bike Program) The Associated Students of the University of Oregon (ASUO) has approved a $199,000 investment to launch a bike share system on the Eugene campus. The system will be initially launched with four rental stations and 40 bikes and it will be managed by the UO Bike Program. UO Bike Program Coordinator … Read more
UO’s renovated student union will include full-service ‘Bike Center’
PSU’s Bike Hub served as inspiration for the new Bike Center at UO.(Photo © J. Maus) A $160 million renovation of University of Oregon’s Erb Memorial Student Union (EMU) will include a new, 5,000 square foot ‘Bike Center’ that will include retail and repair services, secure bike parking, showers, locker space and more. The project … Read more
UO will hold award ceremony for Silver Bike Friendly award
University of Oregon in Eugene was recognized as a Silver level Bike Friendly University by the League of American Bicyclists. To mark the occasion, there will be a ceremony on May 5th featuring League President Andy Clarke and UO President Richard Lariviere. Check out the details below… May 5th ceremony will recognize UO as Bike … Read more
Globe teams with University of Oregon on wet weather riding event
Here’s some great news from our friends at the University of Oregon Bike Program. They’ve teamed up with Collin’s Cycle Shop to win a grant from Globe Bikes (a brand created by Specialized) to put on an “all day celebration of year-round bicycle commuting.” Read more in the press release below: The University of Oregon … Read more
Learn ins and outs of bike law at UO event
The law isn’t always entirely clear when it comes to bikes on the road — are you required to be in a bike lane? What if you want to make a left turn? Do you need to put your foot down every time you stop? How would enforcement work if we had an Idaho-style stop … Read more