Big Orange Bike debuts this semester
Thursday, August 10, 2006
The Seretean Wellness Center is adding a “Big Orange Bike” to Oklahoma State University’s
lineup of highly visible moving objects this semester.
First, there was the Big Orange Bus or “BOB.” Now there is “Bobbie Jo” the bicycle,
complete with baskets on each side of her back wheels. Wellness Center employees will
be using the bike to run errands on campus.
Wellness Center officials said they see big advantages to the bike, in addition to
saving gas and avoiding parking problems.
“Bobbie Jo will be a visible reminder to choose wellness. It’s not only cheap and
quick, but it helps you stay in shape,” said Mary Talley, center activities coordinator.
Studies show the use of a bicycle or some other form of exercise, often prompts the
user to make healthier food choices. Ultimately, the exercise and better food choices
help an individual manage stress more effectively.
“You see it all relates. We’re not asking you to run a marathon or become a vegetarian,
just to stop and think about the choices you’re making," Talley said.
Talley is hopeful that Bobbie Jo will be the first of many orange bicycles on the
Stillwater campus.
“Our goal is to generate interest among other departments among the colleges here
and eventually have a ‘fleet’ of bikes. All of this fits in quite well with our Wellness
Center goal of making OSU ‘America’s healthiest campus,'" she said.
Talley is urging the various departments among the colleges on campus to consider
orange bike purchases and contact her if they are interested at 405-744-6907.