Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Chicago Cycling Club
The Chicago Cycling Club!
They are a friendly, diverse group including a wide range of ages, ethnicities and professions who find common ground in a love of biking. They organize events and rides throughout the year ranging from weekly fitness and training rides, Chicago history and architecture tours, fine beer tours, relaxed socializing rides, and tours to interesting food destinations (one of their mottoes is “we ride to eat”).
Come ride with them and attend their meetings. Membership is not required but joining is easy
chicagocyclingclub.org
They are a friendly, diverse group including a wide range of ages, ethnicities and professions who find common ground in a love of biking. They organize events and rides throughout the year ranging from weekly fitness and training rides, Chicago history and architecture tours, fine beer tours, relaxed socializing rides, and tours to interesting food destinations (one of their mottoes is “we ride to eat”).
chicagocyclingclub.org
Monday, October 29, 2012
Fat Tire Cruiser
Today is the last day to come in and purchase a New Belgium brew and enter to win this year’s model of the Fat Tire Cruiser. The winning raffle ticket will be pulled at 7:00. Pints of Red Hoptober are $4.50 all month and they will be tapping rare New Belgium offerings including Prickly Passion and Super IPA.
1847 West Roscoe Street Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 929-6666
1847 West Roscoe Street Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 929-6666
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Ride Your Bike to Lawler Park
Halloween Party
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Lawler Park
5210 W. 64th St.
Chicago, IL 60638
773.284.7328
Fee: 0
Age Range: 6-10yrs
Join the Chicago Park District for a goblin good time at this great Halloween event!
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Lawler Park
5210 W. 64th St.
Chicago, IL 60638
773.284.7328
Fee: 0
Age Range: 6-10yrs
Join the Chicago Park District for a goblin good time at this great Halloween event!
Saturday, October 27, 2012
The Indianapolis Tweed Ride
The Indianapolis Tweed Ride is a group bicycle ride through the neighborhoods of Indianapolis. The unique part of this urban group ride centers on the attire: cyclists are encouraged to dress in traditional British cycling attire, particularly tweed.
The ride will begin in Broad Ripple at Union Jack's Pub and end downtown at Tomlinson Tap Room with a stop, at the National Moto+Cycle factory/warehouse, for a proper spot of tea and contests. Mass Ave Bikes is also hosting the post-ride party at their shop. Any bicycle is acceptable on the Tweed Ride, but classic vintage bicycles are encouraged. Any effort to recreate the spirit of a bygone era is always appreciated.
Particulars about the ride:
The inaugural Indy Tweed Ride was October 2010, when 50 of the most dapper chaps and lassiest lasses in full British cycling attire. In October of 2011, we had almost100 attendees. We expect numbers for the third running of the Indy Tweed Ride to increase from the 100 we had last year. Unfortunately, we do have to put a cap of 125 riders on the 2012 event, so please register early!
When: Saturday, October 27th @ Noon
INDYCOG's goal in organizing this event is to raise awareness of bicycling in Indianapolis while building appreciation for urban "slow biking" and casual touring but especially Tweed, which has long been forgotten as appropriate cycling garb. All proceeds from the ride will be used for funding INDYCOG, Indianapolis' bicycle advocacy non-profit.
The ride will begin in Broad Ripple at Union Jack's Pub and end downtown at Tomlinson Tap Room with a stop, at the National Moto+Cycle factory/warehouse, for a proper spot of tea and contests. Mass Ave Bikes is also hosting the post-ride party at their shop. Any bicycle is acceptable on the Tweed Ride, but classic vintage bicycles are encouraged. Any effort to recreate the spirit of a bygone era is always appreciated.
Particulars about the ride:
The inaugural Indy Tweed Ride was October 2010, when 50 of the most dapper chaps and lassiest lasses in full British cycling attire. In October of 2011, we had almost100 attendees. We expect numbers for the third running of the Indy Tweed Ride to increase from the 100 we had last year. Unfortunately, we do have to put a cap of 125 riders on the 2012 event, so please register early!
When: Saturday, October 27th @ Noon
INDYCOG's goal in organizing this event is to raise awareness of bicycling in Indianapolis while building appreciation for urban "slow biking" and casual touring but especially Tweed, which has long been forgotten as appropriate cycling garb. All proceeds from the ride will be used for funding INDYCOG, Indianapolis' bicycle advocacy non-profit.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Halloween Bike Party 2012!
$20 at the door. Pay in advance for $5 off!
Open Bar - Lagunitas will supply their tasty beer
Last year's halloween party had over 250 spooky cyclists. This year's party will be a joint fundraiser for The Chainlink and Working Bikes. Lagunitas Brewing is sponsoring!
Let's celebrate the launch of the "Tune Up The Chainlink Website" campaign AND the recent building purchase of Working Bikes located at 2434 S. Western Ave.
First 150 people get a glow in the dark wristband
Environmental Encroachment , Swimsuit Addition and The Racketeers will all be performing during the party!!!!!!
Raffle tix: $2=1, $5=3, $10=7.
Look what you can win!
$1000 VBT gift cert, Vision Quest classes, BFF fest passes ($60 val.), Kozey Prery cycling cap ($40 val.), 2 posters from Martha William's Bike Fancy Blog ($75 val.), Pedal To The People "Platter Tune-up" ($90 val.), frame paint by Chester Cycles ($160 val.), Roscoe Village Bikes Basic Tune-up ($75 val.), bike-themed cookie basket donated by IRescue911 ($40 val.), Planet Bike Light Set ($40 value), gift certs to Revolution Brewing ($50 value), In The Raw($25), Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me Ticket ($23 val.), 2013 Tri-State Tour Reg July 13 or Aug 4 (including return transpor, val. $90), 3 helmets from Kozy's ($100), Leg Shield ($20) and more. **Have anything to donate? raffle@thechainlink.org.
Open Bar - Lagunitas will supply their tasty beer
Last year's halloween party had over 250 spooky cyclists. This year's party will be a joint fundraiser for The Chainlink and Working Bikes. Lagunitas Brewing is sponsoring!
Let's celebrate the launch of the "Tune Up The Chainlink Website" campaign AND the recent building purchase of Working Bikes located at 2434 S. Western Ave.
First 150 people get a glow in the dark wristband
Environmental Encroachment , Swimsuit Addition and The Racketeers will all be performing during the party!!!!!!
Raffle tix: $2=1, $5=3, $10=7.
Look what you can win!
$1000 VBT gift cert, Vision Quest classes, BFF fest passes ($60 val.), Kozey Prery cycling cap ($40 val.), 2 posters from Martha William's Bike Fancy Blog ($75 val.), Pedal To The People "Platter Tune-up" ($90 val.), frame paint by Chester Cycles ($160 val.), Roscoe Village Bikes Basic Tune-up ($75 val.), bike-themed cookie basket donated by IRescue911 ($40 val.), Planet Bike Light Set ($40 value), gift certs to Revolution Brewing ($50 value), In The Raw($25), Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me Ticket ($23 val.), 2013 Tri-State Tour Reg July 13 or Aug 4 (including return transpor, val. $90), 3 helmets from Kozy's ($100), Leg Shield ($20) and more. **Have anything to donate? raffle@thechainlink.org.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Bike Fit Clinic
Thursday, October 25, 2012, 7 – 8:00PM
A good bike fit is critical to cycling comfort and efficiency; it can prevent pain and injury, make you faster, and keep you feeling strong on your bike.
Join Velosmith Bicycle Studio for a workshop about proper bike fit. You will learn how to assess whether it’s time for a fit, what a fit will do for your performance and how a fitting on your bike will impact how your body feels.
Wondering what type of bike you should ride for your first century, triathlon, or just to get around town? You will also learn about different types of bikes, and which one will best fit your needs.
Whether you’re a commuter, racer, touring fanatic, or weekend warrior, Velosmith’s client-centered approach, intimate studio space, and partner brands enable them to find optimal comfort and performance in your ride.
Please R.S.V.P ken@velosmith.com with your preferred date. They look forward to seeing you!
A good bike fit is critical to cycling comfort and efficiency; it can prevent pain and injury, make you faster, and keep you feeling strong on your bike.
Join Velosmith Bicycle Studio for a workshop about proper bike fit. You will learn how to assess whether it’s time for a fit, what a fit will do for your performance and how a fitting on your bike will impact how your body feels.
Wondering what type of bike you should ride for your first century, triathlon, or just to get around town? You will also learn about different types of bikes, and which one will best fit your needs.
Whether you’re a commuter, racer, touring fanatic, or weekend warrior, Velosmith’s client-centered approach, intimate studio space, and partner brands enable them to find optimal comfort and performance in your ride.
Please R.S.V.P ken@velosmith.com with your preferred date. They look forward to seeing you!
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Halloween Book and Boo Fest in Mt Prospect
Ride your bike to the Halloween Book and Boo Fest in Mount Prospect on Oct 24, 2012 6:30 PM
Oct 24, 2012 at 6:30 PM Mount Prospect Public Library
10 South Emerson Street
Start Time: 6:30 PM End Time: 7:30 PM For children of all ages and their parents.Author Carolyn Crimi joins us for a spook-tacular celebration involving mummy-making, green wigs, dancing, and loads of laughs! Hear the author read her books Where's My Mummy? and Boris and Bella, and find out why Halloween is her favorite time of year. Carolyn Crimi is the award-winning author of Henry and the Buccaneer Bunnies, as well as more than a dozen other picture books. Along with the silliness, kids will have a chance to ask the author questions, and guests may purchase signed copies of her books, provided by Magic Tree Bookstore. Children under age 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Library: Mount Prospect Public Library Location: Meeting Room A room 154 Presenter: Youth Services
Oct 24, 2012 at 6:30 PM Mount Prospect Public Library
10 South Emerson Street
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
The Levi Effect: The Story of Levi Leipheimer
10/23/2012
Professional cyclist Levi Leipheimer has been nearly silent in his efforts to impact the lives of those around him. Until now.
NCM Fathom Events, Bike Monkey and Citizen Pictures invite you to movie theaters nationwide for a special one night event on Tuesday October 23, 2012 at 7:30 PM (local time) as they debut the untold story of professional cyclist Levi Leipheimer in The Levi Effect.
The Levi Effect is the true story of Levi Leipheimer, who having struggled to claim his rank among cycling’s elite, now finds himself in a place that he’d never considered: that his greatest legacy may not be his athletic success, but rather how he’s captured the hearts and impacted the lives of people around the world. The event will begin with an introduction from Levi where he will set up the documentary The Levi Effect. Immediately following the debut of this personal account, Levi will return with some of his friends for an in-depth panel discussion about the current state of professional cycling and what the future of the sport looks like. Panelists include actor Patrick Dempsey, filmmaker Frank Matson, and others.
Check your local theaters for showings
Levi Leipheimer (born October 24, 1973) is an American professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTour team Omega Pharma-Quick Step. His major accomplishments include winning the 2007, 2008 and 2009 editions of the Tour of California, the 2006 Dauphiné Libéré and the 2005 Deutschland Tour. Notable results for Leipheimer on Grand Tours include coming in second in the 2008 Vuelta a España, third in the 2001 Vuelta a España, and having four top-ten finishes in the Tour de France, including third overall in the 2007. In the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games road time trial competition, Leipheimer won the bronze medal.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Green Streets
Chicago lays claim to the "greenest street in America" with a new neighborhood streetscape that makes use of sustainable technology from the ground up.
CHICAGO - Chicago, the gritty city of stockyards, broad shoulders and the eternal Chicago Cubs, is building a reputation for sustainable technology thanks to one of its not-so-mean thoroughfares -- what city officials call the "greenest street in America."
On Oct. 9, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) unveiled the project, along Blue Island Ave. and Cermak Rd. in the city's Pilsen neighborhood. The $14 million project includes what CDOT calls the first commercial road use of photocatalytic cement. The material gobbles up nitrogen oxide gases from the surrounding air in a catalytic reaction that is powered by sunlight falling on the road surface. CDOT says about one-quarter of the material for the Cermak/Blue Island streetscape is recycled.
"This project demonstrates a full range of sustainable design techniques that improve the urban ecosystem," said CDOT Commissioner Gabe Klein in a press release. "It provides both mitigation and adaptation strategies by reducing its carbon footprint and integrating technologies that allow the infrastructure to address and adapt to climate change."
Streets and sidewalks in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago are diverting up to 80% of the typical average annual rainfall from the combined sewer through a combination of bioswales, rain gardens, permeable pavements, and stormwater features like this one.
.The project is also designed to keep about 80 percent of rainfall from going into the sewer system, and to cut energy consumption, the streetscape includes LED lighting that makes use of solar power and wind power (that singular resource of the Windy City). Even the sidewalks alongside the roadway are 30 percent from recycled content.
Officials said the project costs were covered by city capital improvement funds, as well as grants from the Federal Highway Administration, and the Illinois EPA.
This story includes content from The Associated Press, Gizmodo and information from the Chicago Department of Transportation.
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CHICAGO - Chicago, the gritty city of stockyards, broad shoulders and the eternal Chicago Cubs, is building a reputation for sustainable technology thanks to one of its not-so-mean thoroughfares -- what city officials call the "greenest street in America."
On Oct. 9, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) unveiled the project, along Blue Island Ave. and Cermak Rd. in the city's Pilsen neighborhood. The $14 million project includes what CDOT calls the first commercial road use of photocatalytic cement. The material gobbles up nitrogen oxide gases from the surrounding air in a catalytic reaction that is powered by sunlight falling on the road surface. CDOT says about one-quarter of the material for the Cermak/Blue Island streetscape is recycled.
"This project demonstrates a full range of sustainable design techniques that improve the urban ecosystem," said CDOT Commissioner Gabe Klein in a press release. "It provides both mitigation and adaptation strategies by reducing its carbon footprint and integrating technologies that allow the infrastructure to address and adapt to climate change."
Streets and sidewalks in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago are diverting up to 80% of the typical average annual rainfall from the combined sewer through a combination of bioswales, rain gardens, permeable pavements, and stormwater features like this one.
.The project is also designed to keep about 80 percent of rainfall from going into the sewer system, and to cut energy consumption, the streetscape includes LED lighting that makes use of solar power and wind power (that singular resource of the Windy City). Even the sidewalks alongside the roadway are 30 percent from recycled content.
Officials said the project costs were covered by city capital improvement funds, as well as grants from the Federal Highway Administration, and the Illinois EPA.
This story includes content from The Associated Press, Gizmodo and information from the Chicago Department of Transportation.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
DuPage Color Tour
10/21/2012
Ride to Bartlett to Wheaton and back. Enjoy lots of nature and learn about other trails on your next visit to DuPage County. 50 miles, 35 on trails, see 15 forest preserves, 11-12 mph, four stops, no drops. Helmet required, two water bottles, bring your tubes and a buddy. Not supported, but friendly help.
Meet at Spin Doctor Cyclewerks, Bartlett, 9:30am to sign in. Coffee, bagels, and 10 things you should know.
Leave 10am. West Branch Trail to Butterfield Road in Wheaton. Return Illinois Prairie Path to the State Park back to Bartlett and tacos at JC's in downtown Bartlett. ETA 3:30pm.
Convenient Metra in Bartlett and Wheaton. Metra MilW: 15 bikes per train. Depart Union 8:30a, arrive Bartlett 9:31am. Depart Bartlett 4:05pm, arrive Union 5:12pm. Union Pacific West: 20 bikes per train. Depart Wheaton 2:54pm, arrive Ogilvie 3:50pm.
Tacos at JC's in downtown Bartlett and catch the 6:05pm. Bring your camera, a few dollars for eats. No pre-registration required; it's free.
Ride to Bartlett to Wheaton and back. Enjoy lots of nature and learn about other trails on your next visit to DuPage County. 50 miles, 35 on trails, see 15 forest preserves, 11-12 mph, four stops, no drops. Helmet required, two water bottles, bring your tubes and a buddy. Not supported, but friendly help.
Meet at Spin Doctor Cyclewerks, Bartlett, 9:30am to sign in. Coffee, bagels, and 10 things you should know.
Leave 10am. West Branch Trail to Butterfield Road in Wheaton. Return Illinois Prairie Path to the State Park back to Bartlett and tacos at JC's in downtown Bartlett. ETA 3:30pm.
Convenient Metra in Bartlett and Wheaton. Metra MilW: 15 bikes per train. Depart Union 8:30a, arrive Bartlett 9:31am. Depart Bartlett 4:05pm, arrive Union 5:12pm. Union Pacific West: 20 bikes per train. Depart Wheaton 2:54pm, arrive Ogilvie 3:50pm.
Tacos at JC's in downtown Bartlett and catch the 6:05pm. Bring your camera, a few dollars for eats. No pre-registration required; it's free.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
The Fabric of Pilsen
Start:October 20, 2012 10:00 am
End:October 21, 2012 12:00 am
Cost:FreeVenue:Chicago’s Pilsen Neighborhood Extending from Western Ave. to Halsted
From Western Ave. to Halsted , Chicago, IL, United States This fall, one of Chicago’s most artistic and culturally vibrant neighborhoods will be gathering as a community to celebrate and host the tenth edition of one of the city’s largest independently-produced open studios.
The 10th annual edition of Pilsen Open Studios, one of the premier events of the citywide Chicago Artist Month, will take place the weekend of October 20-21, 2012 in various locations along Pilsen’s 18th Street Corridor.
Extending from Western Ave. to Halsted (16th St. to 24th St.), the event will largely feature the work of artists residing in the Pilsen area, as well as other local, national, and international artists invited to exhibit at select galleries. Last year, over 4,000 people descended onto Pilsen to enjoy a celebration of art, culture and community. This year, over 75 artists will be showcasing their work in more than 35 studios, alternative spaces, and cafes.
Pilsen Open Studios began in 2002, when the Chicago Office of Fine Arts-Dept. of Cultural Affairs asked Hector Duarte, an established Pilsen-based muralist, painter and print maker, if he would be interested in opening his studio to the general public in October for Chicago’s artist month. Hector responded by saying that he had an entire community around of artists and neighbors who were potentially as gifted and interesting to visit. And so with the city’s blessing, Hector and his wife helped organize a cohesive group of artists already connected for many years. Now a mix of emerging and seasoned artists, the annual artist-run event is known as 18th Street Pilsen Open Studios.
The weekend will carry a special theme; The Fabric of Pilsen. As Montserrat Alsina, Event Director of Pilsen Open Studios, explains, “This theme expresses that the fabric of cultural expression is interwoven with threads rich in imaginative and multifarious ideas. Pilsen Open Studios serves as one such form of artistic expression, in which artists from a broad spectrum of experience come together to weave a less arbitrary and more social and cultural fabric.”
http://pilsenopenstudios.net/
End:October 21, 2012 12:00 am
Cost:FreeVenue:Chicago’s Pilsen Neighborhood Extending from Western Ave. to Halsted
From Western Ave. to Halsted , Chicago, IL, United States This fall, one of Chicago’s most artistic and culturally vibrant neighborhoods will be gathering as a community to celebrate and host the tenth edition of one of the city’s largest independently-produced open studios.
The 10th annual edition of Pilsen Open Studios, one of the premier events of the citywide Chicago Artist Month, will take place the weekend of October 20-21, 2012 in various locations along Pilsen’s 18th Street Corridor.
Extending from Western Ave. to Halsted (16th St. to 24th St.), the event will largely feature the work of artists residing in the Pilsen area, as well as other local, national, and international artists invited to exhibit at select galleries. Last year, over 4,000 people descended onto Pilsen to enjoy a celebration of art, culture and community. This year, over 75 artists will be showcasing their work in more than 35 studios, alternative spaces, and cafes.
Pilsen Open Studios began in 2002, when the Chicago Office of Fine Arts-Dept. of Cultural Affairs asked Hector Duarte, an established Pilsen-based muralist, painter and print maker, if he would be interested in opening his studio to the general public in October for Chicago’s artist month. Hector responded by saying that he had an entire community around of artists and neighbors who were potentially as gifted and interesting to visit. And so with the city’s blessing, Hector and his wife helped organize a cohesive group of artists already connected for many years. Now a mix of emerging and seasoned artists, the annual artist-run event is known as 18th Street Pilsen Open Studios.
The weekend will carry a special theme; The Fabric of Pilsen. As Montserrat Alsina, Event Director of Pilsen Open Studios, explains, “This theme expresses that the fabric of cultural expression is interwoven with threads rich in imaginative and multifarious ideas. Pilsen Open Studios serves as one such form of artistic expression, in which artists from a broad spectrum of experience come together to weave a less arbitrary and more social and cultural fabric.”
http://pilsenopenstudios.net/
Friday, October 19, 2012
Zombie Preparedness Class - REI Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park REI — Zombie Preparedness - Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse
Date: 10/19/2012
Event Fee: Free
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM CDT
Group Size: 50
Did you know that the Bicycle is widely considered one of the best forms of transportation in the event of a Zombie Outbreak? Join REI for our free Zombie Preparedness Classes!
Imagine a viral outbreak has occurred wiping out a majority of the local population and other major cities throughout the globe. The fatal virus is to be considered highly contagious and dangerous. Nicknamed the "Zombie Disease," because those killed by the disease seem to be returning to life and prey upon the living. We are now facing a full fledged attack. Those of us left alive must now ask ourselves, "Where do we go from here? How will we survive and maintain the existence of the human race?" You are invited to attend the Zombie Preparedness Class at REI, where you will learn valuable survival techniques that could save your life. These same techniques could be invaluable in the event of any natural disaster in an urban environment
Date: 10/19/2012
Event Fee: Free
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM CDT
Group Size: 50
Did you know that the Bicycle is widely considered one of the best forms of transportation in the event of a Zombie Outbreak? Join REI for our free Zombie Preparedness Classes!
Imagine a viral outbreak has occurred wiping out a majority of the local population and other major cities throughout the globe. The fatal virus is to be considered highly contagious and dangerous. Nicknamed the "Zombie Disease," because those killed by the disease seem to be returning to life and prey upon the living. We are now facing a full fledged attack. Those of us left alive must now ask ourselves, "Where do we go from here? How will we survive and maintain the existence of the human race?" You are invited to attend the Zombie Preparedness Class at REI, where you will learn valuable survival techniques that could save your life. These same techniques could be invaluable in the event of any natural disaster in an urban environment
Thursday, October 18, 2012
October 16th was World Food Day
Agricultural cooperatives – key to feeding the world
Agricultural cooperatives are the focus of World Food Day 2012.
The official World Food Day theme, announced each spring by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), gives focus to World Food Day observances and raises awareness and understanding of approaches to ending hunger.
“Agricultural cooperatives – key to feeding the world” is the formal wording of the 2012 theme. It has been chosen to highlight the role of cooperatives in improving food security and contributing to the eradication of hunger.
Interest in cooperatives and rural organizations is also reflected in the decision of the UN General Assembly to designate 2012 “International Year of Cooperatives.”
Whatever you can donate to, your efforts are appreciated. Food, bicycles, time, or money are all ways you can make a difference.
Agricultural cooperatives are the focus of World Food Day 2012.
The official World Food Day theme, announced each spring by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), gives focus to World Food Day observances and raises awareness and understanding of approaches to ending hunger.
“Agricultural cooperatives – key to feeding the world” is the formal wording of the 2012 theme. It has been chosen to highlight the role of cooperatives in improving food security and contributing to the eradication of hunger.
Interest in cooperatives and rural organizations is also reflected in the decision of the UN General Assembly to designate 2012 “International Year of Cooperatives.”
Whatever you can donate to, your efforts are appreciated. Food, bicycles, time, or money are all ways you can make a difference.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Shipping Party Today!
We will be filling a container bound for Wheels of Africa today at Working Bikes, 2434 S. Western Avenue ...
Wheels of Africa was formed in October 2008 as an organization to champion the culture of cycling in Africa. To date they have about 30 paid-up members from all walks of life ranging from casual riders, commuter cyclists, bicycle mechanics, competitive bike riders, para-cyclists and both young and older learners, learning to cycle.
Wheels of Africa was formed in October 2008 as an organization to champion the culture of cycling in Africa. To date they have about 30 paid-up members from all walks of life ranging from casual riders, commuter cyclists, bicycle mechanics, competitive bike riders, para-cyclists and both young and older learners, learning to cycle.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Bicycling the Driftless Region
The Driftless Region of west central Wisconsin and southeastern Minnesota boasts some of the best road cycling in the Midwest. With the striking beauty, resulting from a lack of glacial drift or material left behind by retreating continental glaciers, the area's deep river valleys and bluffs create challenging and scenic cycling routes.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Bike Morton Arboretum
Explore the Arboretum's nine miles of scenic roads by bicycle. Bring your own or rent regular bicycles, tandems, electric bikes, burley strollers, wagons and more.
August 1, 2012 - October 15, 2012
Times: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Wednesday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday-Friday
Where: Morton Arboretum
4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle
(630) 968-0074
Cost: Free with Arboretum admission.
Good for: Family/All Ages
Website: www.mortonarb.org
August 1, 2012 - October 15, 2012
Times: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Wednesday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday-Friday
Where: Morton Arboretum
4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle
(630) 968-0074
Cost: Free with Arboretum admission.
Good for: Family/All Ages
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Bike Lakeview
October 14, 2012 from 10am to 12pm
Seminary & Waveland (Northwest corner of Wrigley Field)
Organized By: Lake View Citizens' Council
Seminary & Waveland (Northwest corner of Wrigley Field)
Organized By: Lake View Citizens' Council
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Travelon Gamelon - Bike Art Performance in Hyde Park
Oct 13, 2012
12:00 - 3:30
Logan Center for the Arts at The University of Chicago
Friday, October 12, 2012
Thursday, October 11, 2012
What are the Califorians doing?
Legendary Napa Bike Wine Tour Sold Out!
A big Thank-You to the 25 lucky people who have signed up to join Andy Hampsten and Bob Roll on a unique cycling experience that can only happen in Napa Valley.
Two of the most respected icons of the sport are leading the 2012 Legendary Napa Bike Wine Tour, and they are really looking forward to getting acquainted with the 25 riders who are supporting Napa Bike by taking a place in the annual fund raiser. They appreciate their generous contributions that make it possible for them to continue working on the mission of advancing cycling safety in Napa County.
A big Thank-You to the 25 lucky people who have signed up to join Andy Hampsten and Bob Roll on a unique cycling experience that can only happen in Napa Valley.
Two of the most respected icons of the sport are leading the 2012 Legendary Napa Bike Wine Tour, and they are really looking forward to getting acquainted with the 25 riders who are supporting Napa Bike by taking a place in the annual fund raiser. They appreciate their generous contributions that make it possible for them to continue working on the mission of advancing cycling safety in Napa County.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Morrissey
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Donate that un-used bicycle....
http://now.msn.com/huang-qingjun-photographs-chinese-families
Monday, October 8, 2012
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Why Not Us?
Saturday, October 6, 2012
South Side History Bike Tour 2012
When: Saturday, October 6, 2012 10:30 am
Where: Bartlett Quad - The University of Chicago
Description: Join John Boyer (Dean of the College), Sociology Terry Clark, and Political Scientist Mark Hansen on a 15-mile tour of historic sites on Chicago's South Side. Highlights include the DuSable Museum, Stephen Douglas Tomb, Historic Bronzeville, Hull House, the Stockyards, and more...
You must supply your own bicycle and helmet.
Need a bike for the tour? For information about the reCYCLES program, visit http://sustainability.uchicago.edu.
The tour is co-sponsored by the Office of Sustainability reCYCLES Bike Share Program and the Office of the Reynolds Club and Student Activities (ORCSA).
For information or to register, visit https://chicagostudies.uchicago.edu.
Cost: Free and open to the public
Contact: University Community Service Center
773-753-4483
Where: Bartlett Quad - The University of Chicago
Description: Join John Boyer (Dean of the College), Sociology Terry Clark, and Political Scientist Mark Hansen on a 15-mile tour of historic sites on Chicago's South Side. Highlights include the DuSable Museum, Stephen Douglas Tomb, Historic Bronzeville, Hull House, the Stockyards, and more...
You must supply your own bicycle and helmet.
Need a bike for the tour? For information about the reCYCLES program, visit http://sustainability.uchicago.edu.
The tour is co-sponsored by the Office of Sustainability reCYCLES Bike Share Program and the Office of the Reynolds Club and Student Activities (ORCSA).
For information or to register, visit https://chicagostudies.uchicago.edu.
Cost: Free and open to the public
Contact: University Community Service Center
773-753-4483
Pedal for Peace
Get yourself in gear for the 25th anniversary Pedal for Peace Bike-a-thon on October 6! Registration begins at 1:00pm at the Waveland Clock Tower, riders pedal off at 1:30pm, followed by a fiesta and short program at 3:30pm.
Participating in this annual 12 or 24 mile ride along Chicago's lakefront bike path can be your way in 2012 to raise funds for local solidarity organizations Chicago -Cinquera Sister Cities, Chicago-Guatemala Partnership, Concern America, and La Voz de los de Abajo. They in turn support rural and/or indigenous communities in El Salvador, Guatemala, Colombia and Honduras in their efforts to access health care and medical equipment, educate children and adults, and build up community organizations. In addition, 20% of the money you raise will support the education, action and advocacy efforts of CRLN.
This year, the 25th anniversary of Pedal for Peace, CRLN is looking for 25 people to be "Spokespersons," who will each pledge to raise $250 or more from sponsors. A sponsor can be an individual, congregation, business, or other group who will pledge money to you for Pedal for Peace projects. Will you be a "Spokesperson" for peace, justice and human rights in Latin America this year?
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Participating in this annual 12 or 24 mile ride along Chicago's lakefront bike path can be your way in 2012 to raise funds for local solidarity organizations Chicago -Cinquera Sister Cities, Chicago-Guatemala Partnership, Concern America, and La Voz de los de Abajo. They in turn support rural and/or indigenous communities in El Salvador, Guatemala, Colombia and Honduras in their efforts to access health care and medical equipment, educate children and adults, and build up community organizations. In addition, 20% of the money you raise will support the education, action and advocacy efforts of CRLN.
This year, the 25th anniversary of Pedal for Peace, CRLN is looking for 25 people to be "Spokespersons," who will each pledge to raise $250 or more from sponsors. A sponsor can be an individual, congregation, business, or other group who will pledge money to you for Pedal for Peace projects. Will you be a "Spokesperson" for peace, justice and human rights in Latin America this year?
Friday, October 5, 2012
Happy World Smile Day!
The World Smile Day is celebrated on October 05, 2012. The idea of World Smile Day was coined and initiated by Harvey Ball, a commercial artist from Worcester, Massachusetts. He is known to have created the yellow Smiley Face in 1963. The World's first World Smile Day was held in the year 1999 and has been held annually since.
After Harvey died in 2001, the "Harvey Ball World Smile Foundation" was created to honour his name and memory. The slogan of the Smile Foundation is "improving this world, one smile at a time." The Foundation continues as the official sponsor of World Smile Day each year.
A smiley, or happy face, is a stylized representation of a smiling human face. It is commonly represented as a yellow (many other colors are also used) circle or sphere with two black dots representing eyes and a black half circle representing the mouth. "Smiley" is also sometimes used as a generic term for any emoticon. (With material from: Wikipedia)
After Harvey died in 2001, the "Harvey Ball World Smile Foundation" was created to honour his name and memory. The slogan of the Smile Foundation is "improving this world, one smile at a time." The Foundation continues as the official sponsor of World Smile Day each year.
Village of Oak Park Bicycle Tour
This Saturday is the first tour outside the city limits of Chicago. Join them as they bike around and explore the Village of Oak Park. They are pleased to partner with the BBC, (British Bicycles of Chicago) on this ride and hope that many of you will take advantage of the expected cooler weather to layer up, perhaps in your finest tweed, and come along.
Several of the previous tours have featured community areas so densely packed with fantastic architecture it becomes almost comical just covering the essentials. The process of weeding out what they wouldn’t cover on the Oak Park tour has been far, far more torturous. They could easily put together a wonderful tour of all of the stuff that didn’t make the route on this one. Oak Park has the world’s largest concentration of Prairie Architecture, but there are also exquisite examples of amazing architecture in a host of other styles. It is positively sick with great architecture everywhere you look.
With a population of over 50,000, Oak Park is one of the largest municipalities in the state. It has an amazing history and a built environment unrivaled anywhere. You will see nearly two dozen pieces by Frank Lloyd Wright and scores of work by George W. Maher, E. E. Roberts, Charles E. White Jr., John S. Van Bergen and Tallmadge & Watson. Seeing the area on a bike enables you to cover more ground than on foot, but gives you a 360° view you miss in a car. The perfect timing to get the backdrop of the changing leaves only adds to the experience.
This tour would not have been possible without the help of Garth Katner of the BBC and without inspiration from Philander Barclay, a bike repair shop owner who cycled the city taking photographs of the buildings and people of Oak Park and River Forest. First he began collecting photos in the 1880s and by 1902 started taking his own pictures, many of which are now in the collection of the Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest. He is the perfect muse for this venture. We hope you will come out and see the beautiful fall scenery and architectural that is Oak Park. As with all rides, all riders are required to wear a helmet.
At Scoville Park in between the park and the library, on Lake just west of Oak Park. There is construction at the park affecting original meeting place at the fountain at Lake and Oak Park.
This is just west of there.
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Thursday, October 4, 2012
Ride your Bicycle to De Paul for Indigenous Poetry
Thursday, October 4 at 6:00pm Student Center (Lincoln Park), 314 2550 N Sheffield Ave
Please join in on Thursday, October 4, 2012 (6:00 pm in room 314 of the DePaul Student Center; a reception will precede at 5:30 pm) for an evening of poetry and discussion with three of North America’s most exciting young Indigenous poets. Natalie Diaz, Santee Frazier, and Orlando White will read selections from their poetry, followed by a discussion and audience Q&A (moderated by DePaul Professor Mark Turcotte) exploring ways in which the poets’ Native beliefs and traditions influence and are expressed in their art.
Natalie Diaz is a member of the Mojave and Pima Indian tribes. She earned her BA and MFA in Creative Writing from Old Dominion University. Her poems have appeared in Prairie Schooner, Iowa Review, Narrative, and Crab Orchard Review, among others. Her work was selected by Natasha Trethewey for Best New Poets and she has received the Nimrod/Hardman Pablo Neruda Prize for Poetry. Her first book of poems, When My Brother Was An Aztec was published by Copper Canyon in early 2012. She lives in Surprise, Arizona.
Santee Frazier is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. He is the recipient of various awards including a Syracuse University Fellowship, a Lannan Foundation Residency, and most recently was selected as The School for Advanced Research Indigenous Writer in Residence. His poems have appeared in American Poet, Narrative Magazine, Ontario Review, Ploughshares, and other literary journals. His first collection of poems, Dark Thirty
Orlando White is the author of Bone Light (Red Hen Press, 2009). Originally from Tólikan, Arizona, he is Diné of the Naaneesht’ézhi Tábaahí and born for the Naakai Diné’e. He holds a BFA in creative writing from the Institute of American Indian Arts and an MFA from Brown University. His poems have appeared in The Florida Review, The Kenyon Review, Omnidawn Poetry Feature Blog, Salt Hill Journal, Sentence, and the American Indian Culture And Research Journal, and elsewhere. He has taught at Brown University, the Institute of American Indian Arts and The Art Center Design College of Santa Fe, and Naropa University’s summer writing program. Currently, he teaches at Diné College, and lives in Tsaile, Arizona.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Celebrate Walk to School Day, October 3, 2012
Schools across the world, including over 150 in Illinois, will be participating in International Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 3 to promote walking, biking, and other healthy living practices. Any school can host an event by holding a rally or assembly with fun and healthy activities. Organizing walking events to school, at school, or after school is the best way to participate. Magnet, charter, and private schools can still participate by having students walk together from a designated drop off location to the school.
Schools across the world, including over 150 in Illinois, will be participating in International Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 3 to promote walking, biking, and other healthy living practices. Any school can host an event by holding a rally or assembly with fun and healthy activities. Organizing walking events to school, at school, or after school is the best way to participate. Magnet, charter, and private schools can still participate by having students walk together from a designated drop off location to the school.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Monday, October 1, 2012
Ride your bicycle to Mrs. Fields for a free cookie
Celebrate National Cookie Month with Mrs. Fields!
Get a FREE Chocolate Chip Cookie on October 1, from 11 a.m. To 1 p.m. At all participating
Mrs. Fields Stores.
Get a FREE Chocolate Chip Cookie on October 1, from 11 a.m. To 1 p.m. At all participating
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