The MSU Bike Service Store is on the campus of Michigan State University and is dedicated to
renting out and fixing bikes. Tim Potter, who is the manager of the MSU
bike store said, "we're one of just a handful of university-owned bike
shops in the country; fewer than five are full-service, and our main focus is
helping transportation cyclists." Potter talked about ways to keep
safe while biking on the roads and sidewalks as things start to freeze and the
cold Michigan weather hits MSU campus.
Some students
like riding their bikes around campus, and Potter recommends it as year-round transportation. For
wintertime biking safety, Potter said that “studded tires” work best to help
you navigate through winter conditions such as ice and snow. You can make
“studded tires” at home by going to the MSU Bikes blog and looking at the tutorial. Potter said that you especially have to be visible
when biking in the winter, and he recommends good rear and head lights. Even
during the day Potter said that shadows and shade can make it almost impossible
for drivers to see bikers.
So is year-round biking ideal for everyone?
In this video, a
couple students at MSU talked about their experiences with biking at MSU.
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