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Calendar of Events
Bicycle related events are listed in more detail on the bikeUMD facebook page.
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Classes
bikeUMD offers classes in cycling, commuting, and maintenance through a collaboration with Outdoor Recreation Services.
Learn to Ride
Learn to bike classes are offered on a one-on-one basis. Email bike@umd.edu for more information and to check availability.
Biking 101
Traffic Skills 101 is a courses developed by the League of American Bicyclists (LAB) and is taught by a League Certified Instructor. This class gives cyclists the confidence they need to ride safely and legally in traffic or on the trail. Students can expect to learn how to conduct bicycle safety checks, fix a flat, on-bike skills and crash avoidance techniques. This is a non-credit course that will be offered in the 2nd Spring 8 week session. Email bike@umd.edu for more information.
Custom Bike related Clinics
Custom clinics are by appointment only. Make your reservation with the Outdoor Recreation Center (ORC) Rental Desk, 301.226.4453.
All Clinics are $20/person and minimum group size is 3 people. Clinic topics include:
Mountain Biking
Bike Repair/Maintenance
Projects
| Campus Bicycle Study | Facilities Master Plan |
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| bikeUMD has been charged with the implementation of the biking elements of the Facilities Master Plan 2011-2030 update. |
Bike Count
bikeUMD conducts a bike count as part of the bicycle program evaluation process. Bicycles are manually counted at several locations around campus.
Bicycle Counts
Ridership is up 30%
Gender
Women ridership has increased 6%
Helmets
Helmet use has not changed. Cyclists are not
required to use helmets after the age of 16.
Gender
Women ridership has increased 6%
UMD Bicycle Advisory Group (BAG)
The Bicycle Advisory Group (BAG) offers advice to bikeUMD on bicycle related projects and events. The group meets three to four times a year. The group has members from many different departments and organizations on and off campus. In the past, the group has reviewed the Campus Bicycle Study and offered recommendations on bicycle related projects. Beverly Malone is the chair of this group and can be reached at bmalone@umd.edu.
