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CentreBike is a 501(c) organization, founded in 2000, to help facilitate the vision of a more cycle-friendly community around State College, PA.
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The Dutch cycle more than nearly every other country in the world.

But interestingly, the level of car ownership in the Netherlands is on par with that of Canada.

Good cycling isn’t about being anti-car. It’s about giving drivers and all others good, safe options getting around.
Cycling like the Dutch would slash the world’s carbon footprint
If everybody cycled like the Dutch, we could offset the UK or Australia’s entire carbon footprint.
www.euronews.com
December 14, 2025 at 9:09 PM
November 11, 2025 at 6:25 PM
October 28, 2025 at 8:28 PM
October 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
State College's 7th Annual Cranksgiving Results!

https://centrebike.org/state-colleges-7th-annual-cranksgiving-results/
October 28, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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At several locations across the city where bike bus routes cross busy intersections, the Portland Bureau of Transportation has programmed traffic signals with a custom, bike bus-friendly timing plan that is activated by a longer push of the beg button.

(!!!)

bikeportland.org/2025/10/21/p...
PBOT gives bike bus leaders traffic signal superpowers
You could think of this as bike bus signal priority.
bikeportland.org
October 21, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Many parents are now are forgoing minivans for greener alternatives: cargo bikes. They have been around for decades, but the advent of the electric bike motor has made them much more popular. n.pr/3WJyZn9
Why more parents are riding cargo bikes, skipping the minivan
Many parents are now are forgoing minivans for greener alternatives: cargo bikes. They have been around for decades, but the advent of the electric bike motor has made them much more popular.
n.pr
October 19, 2025 at 10:15 AM
October 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The Borough of State College is developing a Climate Action, Resiliency, and Environmental Sustainability Plan in efforts to reduce our greenhouse gas footprint, enhance conservation efforts, and assist in adapting to climate change.

Take the survey today here: engage.zencity.io/statecollege...
October 1, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Celebrate Car Free Day on Monday, September 22, by walking, biking, carpooling, or using public transit — and get a chance to win a $50 Downtown Improvement District gift card! Stop by the outside of Schlow Library between 7-11 a.m. for a FREE cup of coffee ☕ just for showing up car-free!
August 29, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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I discovered e-biking a week ago and have since biked ~150 miles.
July 15, 2025 at 6:55 PM
On Saturday, September 20, Sustainable State College and the Borough of State College Bicycle Ambassadors will host a 6.7-mile slow-paced family-friendly community bike ride. Registration for the bike ride is required and can be completed up until 11 am on September 20. Register at bit.ly/3J70Jyw
August 20, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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"Separated bike lanes reduce collisions and save lives."

It's really that simple. The research is ample. But our leaders and, sadly, our neighbors have chosen to ignore all that to coddle drivers and protect parking. Deaths like those of John Corcoran and Minh-Thi Nguyen are policy choices.
Our loved ones died biking in Cambridge last year. Boston-area candidates need to follow the facts on bike lanes. - The Boston Globe
Some candidates are displaying a staggering lack of regard for people who cycle, victims of traffic violence, and everyone who cares about safer roads.
www.bostonglobe.com
August 11, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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From a space for cars to a place for people — one of my favourite past client cities, Groningen Netherlands. Another powerful before-&-after transformation 1960s vs 2021.

In recent years one of the city’s biggest challenges has been where to park all the bikes.

Seriously.

A good problem to have.
July 24, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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A man and his e-bike provided an essential lifeline in the Texas floods: electrek.co/2025/07/14/h...
How one man with a hacksaw and an e-bike became a Texas flood 'hero'
Locals call him the “Bicycle hero,” but Texas man Evan Wayne says he’s just doing what he can to help...
electrek.co
July 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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A great thing about ebikes is that they turn non-cyclists into cyclists.
I think people have yet to wake up to just how amazing e-bikes are. I commute about 20 miles a day, using about 10 cents of electricity. (Mostly on safe trails.)
Every time I ride my brain is ecstatic. I get a workout, but don’t need to shower when I get to work.
July 15, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Join us next Thursday, July 10th at 5 PM at Denny / Dexter to race Route 8! It’s easy to outwalk the L8, but can we still beat it while doing the cha-cha slide, hopscotching, or in a conga line? Join one of our race activities or bring your own creative things you can do while still beating the bus!
June 30, 2025 at 11:53 PM
A BICP Level 1 Fundamental Skills Instructor course is being offered in Boalsburg, PA (Harvest Fields), 8/22-8/24. Total cost is $765 including a BICP Level 1 membership for a year. See registration details at the link below.
BICP Level 1 – Boalsburg, PA – August 22-24. 2025 – Bike Instructor Certification Program
icp.bike
July 11, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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According to some experts, ebike libraries serve two purposes: to expose potential buyers to the advantages of ebikes through a real-world test ride & to provide access to free transportation in or near lower-income communities.
via Michael Venutolo-Mantovani @wired.com
www.wired.com/story/ebike-...
Can’t Afford an Ebike? Borrow One for Free From a Lending Library
Programs that let people borrow an ebike for a few days at a time are blooming around the US. They’re convenient for all, but they also provide free transport for those priced out of bike ownership.
www.wired.com
June 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Transportation Services and the Centre Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) invite Penn State students, faculty, staff, and local community members to attend a free Summer Biking in the Centre Region workshop on June 18, from 6:15 at the Bike Den.
transportation.psu.edu/event/summer...
Summer Biking in the Centre Region Workshop | Transportation
Transportation Services and the Centre Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) invite Penn State students, faculty, staff, and local community members to attend a free Summer Biking in the Centre Region...
transportation.psu.edu
June 9, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Happy World Bicycle Day.
June 3, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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✨ And we have lift-off! 🚀

Five #mulo cargo bikes are now available for Montrealers to rent 😊

We're delighted to offer Montrealers a travel alternative to do some local shopping 🛍️ and/or transport your kids 🧒!

Have a great ride and we look forward to seeing you in action!
June 1, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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It doesn't get reiterated enough that "human on a bicycle" is not only the most efficient way that a person can move, it's the most efficient form of motion ***ever observed in land animals***.
May 23, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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Hey! We're the Minneapolis Cargo Bike Library.

This FREE lending library is a community-run partnership between @bikemn.bsky.social, @cyclehoop.bsky.social & the Lyndale Neighborhood Association.

Our goal is to expand access to cargo bikes across Minneapolis.

Learn more:

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Minneapolis Cargo Bike Library
Visit the post for more.
mplscargobikelibrary.com
March 8, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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I was happy to join city & neighborhood leaders to celebrate finishing the first segments of the 22-mile Green ARTery loop trail.

Join me on an Easy Sunday Morning Ride to learn more about new & planned city bike infrastructure.
May 14, 2025 at 12:43 PM