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Science North is Canada’s 2nd largest science center and Northern Ontario’s most popular tourist destination, located in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. It attracts more than 300,000 visitors a year. Some of those arrive by bicycle, as do some of the employees. To support alternative means of transportation and serve Science North’s green agenda, the center opened…

Wellness programs at workplaces are becoming more common, as are other ways of getting there, like on a bicycle. With this comes the need for facilities managers and building owners to provide adequate parking for these bikes. 

Biking is part of the culture on the University of Vermont (UVM) campus in Burlington. The University participates in the regional bike share program, and hosts a bike co-op that offers bike loans. The bike co-op also operates a bike repair shop, and its students help spread the good word about the benefits of biking.…

Middle School students at Frontier School of Innovation in Kansas City, Missouri have closed out a landmark year, thanks to a new gym opened in August 2017. The gym affords students in grades 4 – 8 their first opportunity to play sports such as basketball and volleyball in a space designed for them. A performance…

Michael Arvidson, Duo-Gard’s executive vice president, is at the forefront of our support for the biking movement. We asked him to share some insight about current trends he sees. We hope you find it helpful and would welcome your views. Interview by Rylie Miller, Marketing Coordinator Q: What are the trends you are seeing in…

Duo-Gard’s new Parkland Series bike racks provide customers with greater savings over a longer life. The series includes the Small rack, Oval rack, P rack, Lock rack, Poolside rack, and Sector rack. These racks are constructed from 316L stainless steel, which ensures longevity with little maintenance, protecting against weathering, vandalism and other elements outdoor bicycle…

The Razor and the Shed are the two newest additions to Duo-Gard’s extensive selection of bike shelters. As biking becomes a growing means of transportation, Duo-Gard’s new shelters address the problem of space. These shelters offer a modular design which allows them to fit into tight spaces without breaking the budget. “We often see requirements for…

A hint of antiquity with contemporary flair, akin to the nearby Sun Valley resort town it serves, is the way designer Matt Dubbe describes the new terminal entrance to the Friedman Memorial Airport renovation in Hailey, Idaho. The renovation and expansion by Mead & Hunt in Minneapolis has taken the rural airport that opened in…

Just as biking has evolved from a pleasant pastime to an integral part of America’s alternative transportation scene, the bike shelter has evolved from functional metal tubes to aesthetic, street-smart art in cities across the country. Consider Charlotte, North Carolina, where a new 9.3 mile light rail extension line opened on March 16, complemented by…

Several groups came together in a short time to bring art and sustainability to a Bloomfield bike depot. The Bloomfield Parking Authority unveiled a mural at the recently installed facility on the ground floor of the Glenwood Avenue Parking Garage. VELO Bloomfield, a cycling advocacy group based in the Halcyon Park neighborhood, helped connect artist…