CentreBike - Centre Region Bicycle Coalition

Did You Know? We Have Bike-Friendly Businesses!

June 15, 2015
You may have heard that State College-Centre Region is recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Community (Bronze Level) by the League of American Bicyclists. Here’s our profile on the League’s website.

Do you work for a bike friendly business? Then encourage them to apply!

CentreBike is offering up to $100 in funds towards supplies or fees that will further Bicycle Friendly Business Applications in the Centre Region (for up to 5 businesses in 2015). The more bike friendly businesses in the area, the stronger our bike friendly community will be!

Interested businesses can:
- Learn more about the LAB application – Deadlines are in October and December of 2015.
- Let us know! We can help with the application process, and potentially offer $100 for fees, supplies, etc. that can help strengthen your application.
And here’s the current list of official Bicycle Friendly organizations in our community:
- The Pennylvania State University (Bronze)
- West Arete Computing, Inc. (Silver)
- KCF Technologies, Inc. (Bronze)
- Videon Central, Inc. (Bronze)
(last updated September 2015)
On Motorist Conflict

June 13, 2015
Recently, some of our CentreBike members identified an unfortunate situation: a motorist who had been harassing cyclists on certain roads in our community. We sprung into action: with the help of several cyclists, the incidents were documented and the motorist identified.

That information allowed the State College Police to take quick action to resolve the issue. Thank you to those involved – both cyclists and our partners on the police force!

However, this incident brings up a good question:

What should you do if you are harassed while cycling?

Harassment may include negative comments, physical proximity (cars passing “too close”), taunting, or any other behavior that verbally or physically threatens a cyclist while riding.
- Always make your personal safety a priority. If you feel you are in physical danger, leave the road, and call 911.
- Document the incident. Write down the date, location, any details on the harasser (physical appearance, car make/model, etc.) and exactly what happened. Best information to have, if you are able to capture it:
  - License plate number
  - Photo
- Share your documentation with the police. Filing a police report is the best way to elevate the issue.
- Let CentreBike know. We believe these incidents are very rare, but in the event they happen, we want to take quick action. Send us an email.
Successful Mayor Ride

May 19, 2015

On Saturday, May 16, 2015, a large group of local cyclists enjoyed a family-friendly bike ride to celebrate May Bike Month. 30+ riders, including CentreBike members, mayor Elizabeth Goreham, and local families, biked a 7-mile loop around State College.

The ride was a great way to kick off a summer of cycling, and to raise awareness of the importance of bike safety and active transportation in our region.

Cyclists gather for a quick photo before hitting the road during the Spring 2015 Bike Ride with the Mayor

CentreBike hopes to make the event an annual celebration to welcome spring, and to encourage families to get out and ride together.

Did You Know? We Have Bike-Friendly Businesses!

On Motorist Conflict

Successful Mayor Ride