Tag Archives: bikes

With spring finally upon us, more people are venturing outside to enjoy the great outdoors. One way to do so is by riding a bike. An upcoming event will celebrate biking in hopes of making University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and the surrounding community a more bike-friendly place. The first annual Babblers Bike Fest will be held Friday, April 27 from ... Read More »

Green Fund has approved a new project to install two public bike repair stations on campus. Justin Seis, senior sociology major and author of the bike station project, said, “As students we don’t have a lot of money to pay a professional to fix it. So I think having public stations is good for that.” The total for both of ... Read More »

Stevens Point is on a roll after being offered a grant from the Transportation Alternatives Program to implement bicycle lanes throughout the city, promoting a safer and more efficient way to bike. Accepted on Aug. 29, the grant will allow for 13.16 miles of bike lanes to be installed along popular collector and arterial streets. This will not only benefit ... Read More »

If you live in Stevens Point and your bike is not registered, you could receive a fine of $150. Many bike riders are unaware of the laws put in place to protect them and their beloved bikes. With that in mind, the Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee held a workshop at the Portage county library on Thursday Mar 3 to ... Read More »

Do you ever wonder what happened to that bike you left locked to the light pole last semester? Deferred Prosecution Program Coordinator Tom Baehr at Justice Works is putting the final touches on opening a bike refurbishing shop next to the Mitchell Piano Works. Shifting Gears LLC is going to hire people just released from prison, looking for a fresh ... Read More »