Cons of Biking to Class - MM #2 - OOC #1 - Recap

Although the majority of students living on Michigan State University's campus ride a bike to class, there are many other students that walk, take the bus, or drive.

Michigan State student Tim Langford drives or walks to class everyday, but he used to be a proud bike owner during his sophomore year.

Langford said, "I used to ride a bike to class, but it was stolen last year. One of the bad things about having a bike on this particular campus is that it can be stolen easily if not supervised and locked up properly."

"My bike was chained up well, but the thief was quite the genius, and took my bike apart piece by piece," said Langford. "The only part left of my bike was the tire that was still chained to the stairs."

Bikes Service Center Manager Tim Potter said, "If students don't take the proper care of their bike, it won't work properly, which is when most students ditch their bike. Students need to oil their chain weekly, and put fresh air in the tires monthly to maintain a safe riding experience."

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The majority of students living on Michigan State University's campus ride a bike to class because it's more efficient than other transportation modes available.

Bikes Service Center Manager Tim Potter oversees the entire bike operation at Michigan State University, and he believes biking is the most efficient method of transportation on campus.

Potter said, "MSU has a very bike friendly environment for students to take advantage of, and the bike lanes allow students to avoid the congested sidewalks, so they can travel at a faster rate."

Michigan State Student Ryan Smith rides a bike everyday to class, and has never experienced any problems with his bike.

Smith said, "I ride a bike to class because it's fast and efficient.  I can travel from my dorm to any of my classes in less than 10 minutes, which is really fast for a campus of this size."