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Penn State's Bike Den celebrates five years with a week of rides, clinics and cake

Five events, Oct. 12-16, invite the Penn State community to register bikes, learn repair skills, and join the party

The Bike Den, Penn State's community-focused space for bicycle transportation resources and support, marks its fifth anniversary with five days of free events, Oct. 12-16, 2026. Credit: Doug Irwin / Penn State. Creative Commons

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Bike Den, Penn State's community-focused space for bicycle transportation resources and support, marks its fifth anniversary with five days of free events from Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16.

Located on the ground level of the West Deck, the Bike Den offers a workbench, tools, and guidance from staff and volunteers for DIY repairs. It also hosts free maintenance clinics and workshops during the fall and spring semesters, as well as by-appointment Learn to Ride sessions. The anniversary week highlights that mission and invites new riders to get involved.

Anniversary Week schedule

  • Monday, Oct. 12 — Biking Pop-Up at the Osmond Fountain, noon-2 p.m. Learn about biking on campus, register bikes, and pick up free Bike Den giveaways at the Osmond Fountain, across from the HUB-Robeson Center.

  • Tuesday, Oct. 13 — Bike Registration at the Bike Den, noon-6 p.m. Stop by the Bike Den to register bikes and earn giveaways.

  • Wednesday, Oct. 14 — Brake Clinic, 4-5 p.m. Learn to keep bike brakes in top shape in this hands-on workshop at the Bike Den. Registration is required, and space is limited.

  • Thursday, Oct. 15 — Campus Social Ride with a Sweet Treat, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Join a Bike Den-led ride that starts at the Bike Den and ends with a free treat at the Berkey Creamery. Registration is required.

  • Friday, Oct. 16 — Bike Den Birthday Party, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Celebrate all day at the Bike Den with birthday cake and giveaways.

Penn State and local policies require all bicycles to be registered, and registration is free. Penn State is a gold-level "Bicycle Friendly University," and the Bike Den is one of several programs supporting cycling at University Park, alongside Spin E-bike rentals and the Bicycle Education and Enforcement Program.

The Bike Den is open from noon to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and is closed on Sundays and University holidays. For event details and registration, visit biking.psu.edu.

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