Andrew and I rode our bikes to the store this morning and when we came out of the store to load up our bikes, the first downpour of the day had begun. There sat my Omafiets in the pouring rain, wearing her new saddle cover. All winter I’ve been using a plastic bag, but I [...]
Bike Locks: Any Thoughts on Those “Hand-cuff” Style Bike Locks?
by Samantha on February 22, 2011
I saw a bike locked up with one of these ‘Bike-Cuff” hand-cuff-style locks on my way to work the other day. I see them around once in a while. A few years ago I thought about investing in one, but I never came across enough information about them to warrant me buying one. I’m very [...]
A Brief Pause for A Fashion and Gear Review: Jeggings As Bike Pants
by Samantha on January 31, 2011
Near the end of last week the women from Po Campo threw out a tweet that one of them “almost” bought a pair of jeggings and wondered who was for or against them? Not too long after, Barb Chamberlain asked about them too, and then I sheepishly owned up to the fact that I had [...]
Back to Winter Biking – Extra-Tall Socks
by Samantha on January 5, 2011
A couple of weeks ago I published a post about cold-weather biking gear and mentioned some tights and over-the-knee socks I was ordering from Sock Dreams. Well they arrived, and they fit perfectly on my long tall plus-size legs! Wohoo! I’ve worn them out and about on a date with Mr. Ding before the holidays [...]
Upcoming Chicago Bike Events
Saturday May 18th, 9:00am 5th Annual Ride to Recharge ride
Saturday, May 18th, 10:00am Lincoln Square Kidical Mass
Sunday, May 26th, 10:30am Hyde Park Kidical Mass
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It’s Spring aka Bike Thief Time: Lock Up Your Bike!
May 15, 2013
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Chicago Kidical Mass Ride: Logan Square – May 2013
May 12, 2013
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Cyclofemme: Mother’s Day Bike Rides for Everyone
May 5, 2013
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Another Episode of What You Can Haul With a Cargo Bike
April 25, 2013
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AmTryke Adaptive Bikes – Big Therapeutic Benefits
April 14, 2013
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We Have a New Bike! Welcome the Yuba Mundo!
May 22, 2011
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Cold-Weather City Biking: Suggestions & Some New Finds
December 20, 2010
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Bike Winter Chicago – Studded Bike Tires on Dutch Bikes?
November 29, 2010
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Bike Review: Gazelle Toer Populair
March 22, 2011
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An Orange Public Bike on Hubbard Street
August 2, 2011
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