{"id":13699,"date":"2012-09-28T15:16:35","date_gmt":"2012-09-28T19:16:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/lifeatuoft\/?p=13699"},"modified":"2014-09-09T10:03:19","modified_gmt":"2014-09-09T14:03:19","slug":"embracing-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/lifeatuoft\/2012\/09\/28\/embracing-fall\/","title":{"rendered":"Embracing Fall"},"content":{"rendered":"\"\"<\/a>\r\n\r\nFall, autumn, whatever you want to call it \u2013 I absolutely love<\/em> the weather during this time of year. There\u2019s nothing like feeling that warm sun on your face as the cool, crisp air refreshes your senses. Fall is the one time of year when we can step outside and it\u00a0doesn't\u00a0feel like we\u2019ve just walked into a sauna or a freezer.\u00a0 In other words, it\u2019s the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy the last few weeks of decent weather<\/a>!\r\n\r\nI\u2019ve recently gotten really into biking as a way of commuting \u2013 I\u2019ve had this mountain bike sitting in the garage since I was like 13 and decided it might be a good idea to put it to use! The weather is great for cycling right now \u2013 I don\u2019t have to wear oodles of layers to keep warm, nor am I a sweaty mess once I get to campus. Even better, U of T has resources for us students who pedal our way around.\r\n\r\nI brought in my bike to Bikechain<\/a> this week to do some general maintenance (no more squeaky chain!). It\u2019s U of T\u2019s small fix-it-yourself-but-they-help-you<\/em>\u00a0 shop for all things cycling. You can buy parts, pump up your tires, and do repairs all in one spot. Bikechain can be found here on campus<\/a>, hidden away in the basement of the Centre for International Experience (across from the Koffler Student Services Centre on St. George Street).\r\n\r\n\"\"<\/a>\r\n\r\nDon\u2019t have a bike? No problem, because Bike Chain actually lends<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<\/em>bikes to students, FOR FREE! All you need is your T-card, another piece of ID, and $100 cash for deposit (100% refundable). You can stop by during their drop-in hours<\/a> to fill out the paperwork, pick up a bike map<\/a>, and be on your way! The bike is yours for a week, and comes with a lock and lights. Here\u2019s an idea of what they look like:\r\n\r\n\"\"<\/a>\r\n\r\nVictoria College also runs a bike co-op called Betty & Dash<\/a>. You can find them in the VUSAC office (BC room 5), and they offer a similar FREE bike lending program along with other cycling services.\r\n\r\nIf biking isn\u2019t your thing, or you just don\u2019t want to deal with all those cars on the road, walking and\/or running is a great alternative.\u00a0These are especially fun with a buddy (walking + friends = exercise AND social time!! Now that\u2019s using time wisely! ). There\u2019s always the drop-in hours at the Varsity Centre track<\/a>, but if going in circles makes you feel like a hamster, then check out these suggested downtown routes<\/a> of varying lengths. Oh, and if you\u2019re looking for an opportunity to be social, do good, AND get some fresh air, then consider participating in Terry\u2019s CAUSE on Campus<\/a>! It\u2019s a tri-campus run\/walk happening at UTSC next week (with shuttle buses running from UTM and UTSG)!\r\n\r\nHave you already tried out one of the ideas I mentioned? Got a favourite outdoor activity that I missed? I wanna hear about it! \ud83d\ude42\r\n\r\n-Lesia","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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