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Are Lime scooters worth the convenience?

Rebecca Cook December 11, 2019

The new electric scooters around campus are appealing to many, and rightfully so. All you have to do is pull up an app on your phone, scan the scooter, and you’re free to ride for a small fee. This makes...

The bike parts vending machine was installed in front of Wildcat Wheels in Blazer Dining in October 2019. Photo by Emily Girard.

Bike parts vending machine brings UK students a convenient space to get spare parts

Emily Girard December 2, 2019

Hungry students are used to seeking out a vending machine for help, but a recent campus addition has expanded what kind of help vending machines can provide. Instead of snacks, this new vending machine...

A student speeds by on a bicycle during class change on Wednesday, September 19th, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

New bike repair stations cycle their way onto campus

Emily Laytham September 4, 2019

UK cyclists angling for a tune-up, look no further than your own campus.New-and-improved bike repair stations – outfitted with several retractable tools for cyclists in dire straits – have been installed...

First day of Spring Break with snow on March 12, 2018. Photo by Mark Cornelison | UK Photo

UK Transportation to offer cover storage for vehicles over winter break

December 3, 2018

UK Transportation announced in a press release Monday that it will offer free covered storage for cars and bicycles on a first-come, first-served basis over winter break. The free holiday passes are available...

Sophomore mechanical engineering major Abigail Masterson works on a bike on Oct. 1, 2018, in the Wildcat Wheels workshop on UKs campus in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff.

UK ranked the most bike-friendly campus in America

Kernel News Desk November 30, 2018

The League of American Bicyclists and one of the largest bicycling magazines in the country recently named UK the most bicycle-friendly campus in the U.S.Bicycling magazine ranked UK first, beating out...

A student speeds by on a bicycle during class change on Wednesday, September 19th, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Winter Cycling Clinic returns for second year

November 26, 2018

UK Transportation announced in a press release Monday that its second Winter Cycling Clinic will be held Wednesday, Dec. 5, starting at 4:30 p.m. in front of Wildcat Wheels Bicycle Library.The clinic...

Spin bikes are parked in random locations all over UKs campus and the surrounding area. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Spin bikes, scooters may be answer to Lexington, UK parking woes

October 29, 2018

Since the introduction of rentable Spin bicycles to Lexington streets and UK's campus, transportation officials have heard one major complaint from citizens: They’re Tennessee orange.“I have heard...

Construction has been completed on Woodland Ave in front of Chellgren Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | File photo

Woodland Ave. construction may mean better bike, pedestrian safety

Rick Childress October 28, 2018

Ongoing minor road construction along Woodland Avenue near The 90 will soon yield new short-term parking and bike lanes in front of two central campus dorms, UK announced via a press release last week.Drivers...

A student speeds by on a bicycle during class change on Wednesday, September 19th, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Bike thefts around UK’s campus appear to be dropping, but not disappearing

October 3, 2018

Bike thefts around UK’s campus are going down, but they’re certainly not going away.According to data provided by the UK Police, reported bike thefts have decreased steadily over the past three years....

Lextran announced last week that Spin bicycles will be able to be rented around the city by anyone with the Spin app on their phone. Photo by Rick Childress | Staff

Meet Lexington’s newest public transportation system

Kernel News Staff June 25, 2018

Beginning Monday, people on the streets of Lexington will have the option to hop on a new set of wheels for just $1.Bright orange bicycles with 26-inch wheels, which now dot the streets of downtown Lexington,...

Girlsgirlsgirls Burritos is open at its new storefront at 395 South Limestone.

Girlsgirlsgirls Burritos moves to South Limestone

Alex Wittner May 18, 2018

Burrito lovers can now find a local favorite, female-run restaurant at its first permanent location. Girlsgirlsgirls Burritos relocated to Noodles and Company's previous storefront at 395 South Limestone.Heading...

Bike officer Patty May impounds a bike that was parked illegally next to the Whitehall Classroom building on Tuesday, September 15, 2009. Photo by Zach Brake

Pedaling permits: Students prepare for new bicycle registration system

September 16, 2009

By Roy YorkBeth Phillips has been called a number of names after impounding an illegally-parked bike, but only once has she seen a student jump into her pick-up truck and try to rescue his wheels from...

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