GEAR UP: The Science of Bikes
Visiting until May 7 th
GEAR UP: The Science of Bikes invites visitors to take a ride through the science of bicycling! Since its inception in the late 19th century, the bicycle has affected how people live, work, and play. From schoolyards and mountain trails to bustling city streets, we encounter bicycles nearly every day. The bicycle is an elegant example of basic science principles and material science. Visitors explore how bikes work; the history/evolution of the bike; the science and technology behind the machine; and how bikes have impacted our culture. Like the bicycle itself, the exhibition has been designed to appeal to people of all ages with diverse interests.
With bicycles being so popular in the Chico area, GEAR UP will be a community favorite! At Gateway, we will take this exhibit down a few other pathway including:
Safety, Healthy Lifestyles, Accessibility, Sustainable Transportation
GEAR UP: The Science of Bikes is organized by Carnegie Science Center (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
GEAR UP Schedule of Events:
Bike Rodeos
Butte County Public Health is hosting several Bike Rodeos at the museum this spring inviting bicyclists of all ages to practice and develop skills that will help them to become better bicyclists and avoid typical crashes. Rodeo visitors will learn the "rules of the road", general safety, skills and maneuvers, as well as how to properly fit a helmet. So bring your own bike and come on over!
Friday May 6, 2022(opens in new window)
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
1st Annual Gateway Bike Show
Saturday May 7, 2022 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
In celebration of BIKES! and the Gear Up: The Science of Bikes exhibition
A Free Family Event
This will be a bike show in the same spirit as a classic car show. Individuals with unique bikes, or just bikes they love, come and spend the day with us!
Register YOUR COOL BIKE TODAY!(opens in new window)
The first 100 Bike Show participants will receive the first ever Bike Show medallion. Winners of the "People’s Choice” awards for children’s bikes that are shown (12 and under) 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will win Trophies. It will be the total Chico Experience!
Project Partners
Butte County Public Health Department’s Office of Traffic Safety and Safe Routes to School Programs will offer three Bike Rodeos, inviting bicyclists of all ages to practice and develop skills that will help them to become better bicyclists and avoid typical crashes.
Chico State’s Office of Student Life & Leadership will take the lead on a special student event in April to celebrate Wildcat Spirit Week, on bikes!
Chico State’s Physics Department
School of Nursing
Nutrition & Food Science Department
Special thank you to our exhibit sponsors:
Summit Sponsor:
William & Jeanne Hassenzahl
Docs for Bike Safety:
Chico Hospitalist Group
Dr. Ejaz Ahmed
Dr. Peter Magnusson
Dr. John Asarian
Drs. Joanne Reid & Phillip Filbrandt
Dr. Marcia Moore
Dr. Vimali Paul
Dr. Julian Zener
Drs. Madelyn Holzman & Miguel Puig
Dr. Anne Dawson
Drs. Gretchen Wooding & Larry Hsu
Dr. Tanya Layne
Dr. Jennifer Parrish
Drs. Lourdes Valdez & Manuel Sanchez-Palacios
Dr. Walter Kusumoto
Dr. Ross Nayduch
Dr. Ken Fleming
Dr. Mark D. Fritzler
Dr. Walter Schafer
Dr. Mike DiSano