I saw a lot of bike bags recently at the Chicago Bike Swap, which you can read about in the follow-up post that I wrote. I started doing a little research, especially since I’m looking around for a new spring-ish bike bag/purse to tote around on my Dutch bike, and the easiest way to keep [...]
Why I Didn’t Mind Holiday Shopping – Cause I Have a Bike
by Samantha on January 5, 2012
So now it’s January and the holidays are behind us – always a sort of bittersweet moment in time, time when I think back over the blur of the holidays. I was crazy busy like everyone else, and I had one Saturday afternoon late in December to get the final rounds of my shopping done. [...]
A Funky Bike Rack Design in West Town
by Samantha on December 13, 2010
Before the rain that turned to snow came to town this past weekend, we had a lovely sunny Friday afternoon, temps were in the mid-30s and the wind was practically non-existent. A great day to be out riding. I had a few stops to make in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago and as I [...]
We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Panniers!
by Samantha on November 23, 2010
As the weird weather blew threw Chicagoland yesterday, with 60 degree temperatures, 30 mph winds, rain, thunder and lightening, Tornadoes and of course, hail, I was actually able to time my ride to occur between the storms. Wohoo! Lucky day for me. As usual, I bought more than would fit in the one grocery carrier [...]
Upcoming Chicago Bike Events
Sunday, May 26th, 5:30am-9:00am Bike the Drive!
Monday May 27th, 12:30pm - 2:00pm Look Chicago Beach Blitz Party
Monday May 27th, 10:30am Hyde Park Kidical Mass
Saturday June 8th, 10:30am Palmer/Logan Square Kidica; Mass
Saturday, June 8th, Noon - 4pm Schubas Backyard BBQ & Bike Bask
Tuesday, June 11th, 7pm-10:00pm Bike Chicago Feature Film in Millennium Park
For even more Chicago cycling events check out the events calender on the chainlink.org
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It’s Spring aka Bike Thief Time: Lock Up Your Bike!
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Chicago Kidical Mass Ride: Logan Square – May 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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