Free Bikes in Wisconsin
February 21st, 2008 Wade
A small liberal arts college in Wisconsin is giving bikes away to freshman. All they have to do is promise not to bring a car to campus. The parking situation had gotten so bad at Ripon College that they decided to give a Trek 820 mountain bike, a helmet, and a bike lock to incoming freshman not clogging up the parking lots.
“We’re a residential college with a beautiful, historic campus in the middle of a small town,” said President David Joyce, an avid cyclist. “Paving it over was not an option I was willing to consider.”
This is a great plan with only one problem I can see…. leave class, walk out to the bike rack… OH SNAP, which one is mine!?!?
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Entry Filed under: Gear, Mt Biking, Outdoor News
3 Comments Add your own
1. letskungfu | February 21st, 2008
I think that is awesome… ever seen a green bike in Amsterdam? They tried to do that in Boulder and all the free public bikes were stolen in the first week.
This idea is better.
2. Gonzo | February 21st, 2008
This could be the answer to my bike dilemma.
3. ripon college&hellip | March 5th, 2008
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