Dickinson Employees Bike to Work!

BIKE TO WORK SPOTLIGHT Bill Adams HOUSEKEEPING

COMMUTE DISTANCE: 1 mile HOW OFTEN DO YOU BIKE TO WORK? Everyday FAVORITE THING ABOUT BIKING TO WORK: I would just say the openness.

I take it for granted sometimes. But I bike a lot; the weather doesn’t bother me that much.

ADVICE FOR OTHER FAS WHO WANT TO BIKE TO WORK: People in cars become complacent. Watch the driver of cars to see what they’re looking at.

Are they in a hurry? Are they slowing down? Are they distracted? If they see you, that’s good.

To read the rest of the interview, or to view other FAS Bike to Work Spotlights, visit: www.dickinson.edu/biking

BIKE TO WORK SPOTLIGHT Jeremy Ball ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF HISTORY

COMMUTE DISTANCE: 1 mile HOW OFTEN DO YOU BIKE TO WORK? In good weather I bike just about every day.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT BIKING TO WORK: Probably the feeling. It just feels good! I don’t get as much exercise as I would like, so that’s a part of it too.

ADVICE FOR OTHER FAS WHO WANT TO BIKE TO WORK: Do it. Take the plunge.

To read the rest of the interview, or to view other FAS Bike to Work Spotlights, visit: www.dickinson.edu/biking

BIKE TO WORK SPOTLIGHT Ben Edwards

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF EARTH SCIENCES

COMMUTE DISTANCE: 0.5 miles HOW OFTEN DO YOU BIKE TO WORK? Maybe once a week averaged over the entire year.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT BIKING TO WORK: The fresh air, for sure.

ADVICE FOR OTHER FAS WHO WANT TO BIKE TO WORK: Get baskets...

If I have more than just my briefcase, it gets to be cumbersome.

To read the rest of the interview, or to view other FAS Bike to Work Spotlights, visit: www.dickinson.edu/biking

BIKE TO WORK SPOTLIGHT Darrell Fink DINING SERVICES

COMMUTE DISTANCE: 1 mile HOW OFTEN DO YOU BIKE TO WORK? Roughly four times a week… I got to get to work some way!

FAVORITE THING ABOUT BIKING TO WORK: It is a great way to build cardio as well as sight-see during my bike ride.

ADVICE FOR OTHER FAS WHO WANT TO BIKE TO WORK: It is very cheap mode of transportation, especially after obtaining a second-hand bike. [Plus], it is a great hobby, and it’s fun when you are riding with other people.

To read the rest of the interview, or to view other FAS Bike to Work Spotlights, visit: www.dickinson.edu/biking

BIKE TO WORK SPOTLIGHT Jason Gavenonis ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY

COMMUTE DISTANCE: 1 mile HOW OFTEN DO YOU BIKE TO WORK? This past fall I only drove three times, once because I had to go to the grocery store… I don’t bike when there’s ice on the roads or it’s below freezing.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT BIKING TO WORK: My ride is only about a mile long, so I take the long, scenic route [for] about two or three miles to make the ride worthwhile.

ADVICE FOR OTHER FAS WHO WANT TO BIKE TO WORK: Do it! It’s fun! I’m a lot happier when I’m biking than when I’m driving… You don’t see angry people on bikes.

To read the rest of the interview, or to view other FAS Bike to Work Spotlights, visit: www.dickinson.edu/biking

BIKE TO WORK SPOTLIGHT Kirsten Guss ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY

COMMUTE DISTANCE: 1 mile HOW OFTEN DO YOU BIKE TO WORK? I try to bike to campus every day when the streets are dry, although I do sometimes get out of the habit. But I definitely feel better when I bike to work.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT BIKING TO WORK: I just really love it! My favorite [riding] is when there’s any kind of traffic. For example, the other day, someone had blocked the [intersection], and I just got to skirt right around that car!

ADVICE FOR OTHER FAS WHO WANT TO BIKE TO WORK: I think that once you can establish the system, it’s really easy. I minimize the steps that would prevent me from biking to work each day, [so I] remove the obstacles.

To read the rest of the interview, or to view other FAS Bike to Work Spotlights, visit: www.dickinson.edu/biking

BIKE TO WORK SPOTLIGHT Tyce Herrman

PROJECTS COORDINATOR, CENTER FOR SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION

COMMUTE DISTANCE: 1.1 miles HOW OFTEN DO YOU BIKE TO WORK? Every day. 365.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT BIKING TO WORK: Just knowing that I’m getting my blood pumping before the day starts. I’m more alert and ready for the day… Biking is like my second cup of coffee!

ADVICE FOR OTHER FAS WHO WANT TO BIKE TO WORK: Find someone that you know on the Dickinson biking mentor list to ask them for advice. Or come visit the Handlebar [in Davidson-Wilson adjacent to Dickinson Walk] for more advice!

To read the rest of the interview, or to view other FAS Bike to Work Spotlights, visit: www.dickinson.edu/biking

BIKE TO WORK SPOTLIGHT Mike Johnson DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH

COMMUTE DISTANCE: 6.2 miles HOW OFTEN DO YOU BIKE TO WORK? It really depends. Sometimes I’ll ride three or four days a week, sometimes I go two weeks without commuting at all.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT BIKING TO WORK: It definitely is the winding down at the end of the day. I’m riding in the direction of the sunset. It has a calming effect.

ADVICE FOR OTHER FAS WHO WANT TO BIKE TO WORK: You have to make it a habit. Once you’ve done it enough, then it becomes easy.

To read the rest of the interview, or to view other FAS Bike to Work Spotlights, visit: www.dickinson.edu/biking

BIKE TO WORK SPOTLIGHT Karen Kirkham PROFESSOR OF THEATRE

COMMUTE DISTANCE: 0.5 miles HOW OFTEN DO YOU BIKE TO WORK? I bike to work every day. I only missed three days this year in which I didn’t bike to work. I bike to work even in snow.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT BIKING TO WORK: The sense of freedom biking enables me to have, with the wind blowing in my hair. Also, I feel very noble using humanpowered transportation instead of fossil fuel resources.

ADVICE FOR OTHER FAS WHO WANT TO BIKE TO WORK: I think biking saves time. I love to swim at the Kline, so I utilize biking to make it to my class in time. Also, biking is easy on your body.

To read the rest of the interview, or to view other FAS Bike to Work Spotlights, visit: www.dickinson.edu/biking

BIKE TO WORK SPOTLIGHT Hans Pfister ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF PHYSICS

COMMUTE DISTANCE: 5.1 miles HOW OFTEN DO YOU BIKE TO WORK? As often as I can. I don’t bike if it’s raining or if there’s an impending thunderstorm or if temperatures are way too cold.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT BIKING TO WORK: I ride along the LeTort trail, and I really enjoy being out in nature. It’s relaxing for mind and spirit. I win.

ADVICE FOR OTHER FAS WHO WANT TO BIKE TO WORK: I added on a little luggage rack simply to take my backpack off my shoulders. If you ride more than 20 [minutes] a little luggage rack is wonderful to relieve your shoulders.

To read the rest of the interview, or to view other FAS Bike to Work Spotlights, visit: www.dickinson.edu/biking

BIKE TO WORK SPOTLIGHT Barry Tesman PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS

COMMUTE DISTANCE: 1 mile HOW OFTEN DO YOU BIKE TO WORK? If there’s no snow and it’s over 45°F, then I’ll bike.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT BIKING TO WORK: I’m a cyclist, so why not?

There’s no reason to use the car… [also] I want to save the planet.

ADVICE FOR OTHER FAS WHO WANT TO BIKE TO WORK: You get outside; it’s nice! What are you going to be in your car for? I don’t want to be in a car!

To read the rest of the interview, or to view other FAS Bike to Work Spotlights, visit: www.dickinson.edu/biking