Hi Neighbors! BikePGH is partnering with the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University <https://www.cmu.edu/environment/transportation/index.html>, and Chatham University for the third year in a row to Celebrate Bike to Campus Week! Join us for a combination of virtual and in-person activities from September 20-24. With the increase of people choosing to bike as a mode of transportation, it is important that students who move to Pittsburgh have the opportunity to safely and confidently learn how to bike around the campus and our City. Learn the basics and more at one of our events below! *BIKE TO CAMPUS WEEK SCHEDULE*: *Facebook Event Link for Bike to Campus Week* <https://www.facebook.com/events/646515982956764/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%7D]%7D> *Monday, Sep 20: How to Get a Bike**PITT SPECIFIC SESSION: HEALTHY RIDE AT PITT – BENEFIT OVERVIEW (PITT ONLY BENEFIT)* Join Nick Goodfellow, Pitt Sustainability, as he goes over the Pitt/Healthy Ride benefit. This Pitt only benefit is a great way to easily use the Healthy Ride Bike Share System found through the City. *Time*: 12 pm *Register for the Session Here* <https://pitt.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0rdOuorT8tHdYOnTT8OAl6URW8Kj7l87ci> *HOW TO BUY A BIKE * Learn how to get a bike that fits you and the riding that you plan to do. Find out where to get a bike and the types of bikes that you can buy. *Time*: 2pm *Register for the Session Here* <https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsde6upjItGtVV7xI_b1fI-nbtHV-bHRQY> *Tuesday, Sep 21: How to Get Ready to Ride**READY TO ROLL – MAKE SURE YOUR BIKE IS SAFE AND COMFORTABLE TO RIDE* Learn how to get your bike set up and ready to ride as you traverse around the city. The Pitt Bike Cave will present practical tips to help you make your trips as easy as possible. *Time*: 1 pm *Register for the Session Here <https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpfuqtrz0uE9ezmIrdeN_1c0iMb5V-XgJT>* *HOW TO ACCESSORIZE YOUR BIKE TO CARRY THINGS, BE SEEN, AND MORE* Join Bruce Woods from Major Taylor Cycling and Robin Woods from Black Girls Do Bike as they share how to carry things on your bike, be seen while riding, and more. Whether you’re carrying stuff to school, getting groceries, or shopping locally, they’ll be able to answer your questions! *Time*: 2 pm *Register for the Session Here <https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYucuqvrDgoG9OhLcD7_Y-2pHQmk30_7fs1>* *DRESS FOR SUCCESS – WHAT TO WEAR FOR BIKE COMMUTING* Wonder what you should wear while biking? Come to this session and learn about the secrets of what to wear for bike commuting. It doesn’t matter if you’re a student, staff, faculty – there will be something for everyone! Register below for this user session. *Time:* 4:30 pm *Register for the Session Here <https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElf-2opj8pH9QFkOkLK-rdIhE7D-AufjHf>* *Wednesday, Sep 22: How to Ride on the Street **BIKEPGH INSTAGRAM TAKE OVER – Q&A ALL DAY* Follow BikePGH’s Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/bikepgh/> for an all-day takeover where we will be answering your bike questions! We will be answering your questions throughout the day. Follow us and tune in on Wednesday, September 22! *Time*: 9 am-5 pm *Location*: *BikePGH Instagram* <https://www.instagram.com/bikepgh/> *BICYCLE FRIENDLY DRIVER TRAINING* Learn how to safely share the road with bicyclists in this training from Bike Pitt. *Time:* 12 pm *Register for the Session Here* <https://cmu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpce-rpzoqE91wsbBjITg7m_f7hGaLlvEo> *CONFIDENT CITY CYCLING CLASS* Come learn how to ride a bike on the streets in Oakland. This class will be taught by BikePGH Education Manager, Ted, who will help you gain confidence to get around town. Registration is limited, so sign up ASAP. The class will take place in front of the Pitt Bike Cave and is open to anyone. *Time*: 4 pm-7 pm *Register for the Class Here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1aVi8Thb3EvUkj1262gzFpAOTb9v0-eyhooZGnjBN3xg/edit>* *You will need to bring your own bike or rent a Healthy Ride bike to take this class. *Thursday, Sep 23: Biking at Your Campus**UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH* Join your fellow Pitt students, faculty, and staff at the Pitt Farmer’s Market! The Pitt Bike Cave will have a pop-up where you can stop by for a quick tune-up and diagnostics and grab a free helmet! *Time*: 12:00 – 2:00 pm *Location*: Pitt Farmers Market, William Pitt Union *CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY* Join CMU for a campus tour of all things related to biking! Find out about bike paths through campus, parking, how to commute, and more. Time: 4 pm *Register for This Session Here* <https://forms.gle/pyLFFKrbvvVQsYSQ8> *CHATHAM UNIVERSITY* Join Chatham University for a tour of their Bike Works and other bike-related amenities offered on their campus. Time: TBD Register for This Event Here: TBD *Friday, Sep 24: Bike Fair at Schenley Plaza & Group Bike Ride**BIKE FAIR AT SCHENLEY PLAZA* Celebrate everything you love about biking during the Bike Fair at CMU, Pitt, and Chatham. Join us at Schenley Plaza from 12-4 pm and check out bike-related vendors, learn how to register your bike, and more! Come with your bike and friends to celebrate biking! *Time*: 12-4 pm *Location*: Schenley Plaza *Vendors:* - Healthy Ride Bike Share - BikePGH - I <3 (Heart) my bike: Register your bike - Adam Solar Rides: E-bike demonstrations - Kraynick’s: Bike tune ups - Pitt Bike Cave/Bike Pitt/Pitt Sustainability: Purchase helmets - Oakland Plan (Dept. of City Planning): Give feedback on the Oakland Neighborhood Master Plan - Bike Shop Tent - Black Girls Do Bike - University Tent – Pitt/ CMU/ Chatham *GROUP BIKE RIDE* Join the Pitt Bike Cave and Latin American Graduate Organization of Students <https://lagos.pitt.edu/en/welcome-to-pittsburgh/> for a leisurely group ride following the Bike to Campus Week Fair. Participants should bring their own bike or rent a Healthy Ride bike to join the ride. *Time:* 4:30pm *Location:* Pitt Bike Cave *Event Link Here* <https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/pitt_bike_cave_and_lagos_group_ride_bike_to_campus_week_2021#.YUDDs55Kg6B>