Happy Easter

from your friends at the Working Bikes Cooperative

Afgan Women and Bicycles

http://video.msnbc.msn.com/nightly-news/51355537

Hang in there!

Better days ahead

Zeb's House Bike Pilgrimage

A Holy Thursday bike pilgrimage in Bronzeville, Pilsen and Bridgeport.


This annual event is hosted and sponsored by Zeb's House at St. James on Wabash. The pilgrimage allows the Zeb's House community, which consists of folks in their 20s and 30s, to visit area churches on Holy Thursday as a community.

The pilgrimage rolls from the parking lot at 2912 S. Wabash around 8:45 p.m. and returns shortly after 10p.m. We leave after Mass of the Lord's Supper which begins at 7p.m. All are welcome to join us!

If you were at UC Irvine today....

March 27, 2013


The monthly bike sale happens from 2-5pm at the salvage yard located adjacent to lot 90. Sorted piles of bikes & parts are available for free. Bring your own tools. Purchase a whole bike for $15-40.

The Bike Fair is held every last Wednesday of the month from 2pm to 5pm at the corner of Campus Drive and Jamboree. At this event you can purchase a salvaged bicycle at low cost. Most bikes will require minimal repair such as new inner tubes, cleaning of rust and tuning. Our goal is to provide an affordable means of alternative transportation to the community. Each month Transportation and Distribution Services scours the campus and removes abandoned bikes. After a 90-day holding period, these bikes are made available for sale at low cost to UCI students and the rest of the campus community.Useable bikes and bike parts that are not purchased are donated to the Bicycle Donation Program. These bikes are then cleaned up and donated to organizations such as Shelter for the Homeless in Midway City and Olive Crest Homes and Services for Abused Children in Santa Ana.

Sounds like a nice program!

Best Friends

It's what we do

Gapers Block Crit Series

Registration is now open for the 5th Annual Gapers Block Crit series. The races will be held the evenings of Monday, March 25th through Thursday, March 28th. The women's race will start at 6:50pm each night. The Gapers crits are a fantastic series of races for beginners, so if you think that you might want to try your hand at racing this season these are a great way to start.


When you are registering, please note that there are two categories for women to sign up under. If you have never raced before, or you currently hold a Category 4 license, then sign up for Cat 4. You should only register for Category 3 if you currently hold a Cat 3 license.

Many thanks to Gapers Block and Half Acre Cycling for putting on such a great event!

Hope to see a bunch of you out there!

Palm Sunday

Would things have been different if Jesus had a bicycle?

Tour of Humboldt Park

Time: March 23, 2013 from 11am to 3pm


Location: Humboldt Park

Street: Corner of California and Division

Chicago

Website or Map: http://goo.gl/maps/lb6m5

Phone: 773-255-6347

Event Type: fun, architectural, social, historical

Organized By: Lee Diamond

Latest Activity: on Saturday

Women Bike Chicago - A Day of Demos and Dialogue

A day for women interested in learning about bicycling as practical transportation. Although the event is free, space is limited. You must register at: http://wbikechi2013.eventbrite.com/# Locatio…


Organized by Women Bike Chicago
Type: social, women, workshop, education, family, fun

Enjoy the First Day of Spring on Your Bicycle

Ride your bicycle to the Peace March in Pilsen

Led by ElevArte (formerly, Pros Arts) a community activity highlighting the theme of PEACE in the community would involve participants in a short walk/march that would activate two spaces that today hosts the Ten Thousand Ripples sculptures.

Where to gather? In front of Dvorak Park, 1119 West Cullerton Street on the steps to have a brief introduction of the project, express good wishes and desire for peace, and from there walk to El Jardin de las Mariposas (a 5 min walk), where there will be a drumming circle that will be decorated with the prayer flags.

This event is scheduled for THURSDAY March 21st at 5pm, symbolically the first day of spring! After the visit to the Jardin they will walk back to Dvorak, and have a small reception with the youth with light refreshments.

You'll Look Sweet

Upon the seat

of a bicycle built for a 6-man band

Happy St Patricks Day

From your friends at The Working Bikes Cooperative

Women, Juniors, Girls, and Trans Road Racing Clinic

All Ages welcome!
Half Acre Cycling is having their Yearly Spring Road Clinic!
Saturday, March 16th 1 pm ~ 4 pm
Gompers Park Field House:
4222 West Foster Chicago, IL 60630
Presented for Free thanks to the Illinois Cycling Association
Bring your bicycle, helmet, bike lock, cycling clothes, & water bottle.
Clinic will be lead by Cat 1 racer, Kristen Meshberg.
Kristen Meshberg is the mother of two children and a category 1 bike racer. She competes nationally in both road and track. She is also a USA Cycling Coach, and helps individuals develop plans to achieve their goals.

Topics to be covered are (subject to change):

o reasons to race versus ride recreationally

o overview of racing disciplines

o cycling terminology

o racing categories

o overview of necessary gear and licenses

o on-the-bike tips on pack riding, cornering, and pacelines

o how to improve fitness

o on the bike etiquette and communication

o racing smarter not harder

o race tactics

o on the bike skills, like pedal stroke, sprinting, cornering

The 2013 Women's Road Clinic is going to be highly educational for all attendees.

It should not be missed!

Day-of registration will not be available so you MUST pre-reg if you plan to join us!

We cannot take any onsite registration for any reason.

As this clinic will be FREE, PLEASE let us know if you cannot attend, so we may open your spot to someone else.

4222 W Foster Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60630

Green Living Fair

Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Council

The next meeting of the Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Council is Wednesday, March 13th in City Hall. This council is led by Chicago Department of Transportation staff members, and the council is comprised of various municipal stakeholders and community members. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Generally CDOT provides updates and news, and there is ample opportunity for the community to ask questions.

If you aren’t able to attend, there is generally good coverage provided on Streetsblog Chicago (formerly Grid Chicago) after the meeting.

Wedsday, March 13, 2013, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle Street, Room 1103

UIC Bike Planning - Campus Input

Date Mar 12, 2013

Time 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Location Latino Cultural Center

Cost Free

Sponsor Office of Sustainability

Contact Kate Yoshida

E-Mail kyoshi3@uic.edu

Phone 312 355 0089

All UIC cyclists and pedestrians are encouraged to drop in between 11 and 1 to give feedback on bikes on/around campus. Share your experiences, comments, complaints, and ideas! Participation takes 15 minutes or less. First 25 participants receive a free bike light set!

Chicago Clean Energy Alliance

Illinois Renewable Energy at a Crossroads: Why 2013 will be a make or break year.


March 11, 2013

The Chicago Clean Energy Alliance, in partnership with the Illinois Coalition to Advance Renewable Energy, Wind on the Wires, the Illinois Solar Energy Association, Clean Energy Trust, Clean Energy Illinois PAC, Environmental Law & Policy Center and hosted by Baker & McKenzie, invite you to attend a critical discussion about why renewable energy development in Illinois is in jeopardy – and how you can help.

As part of its quarterly networking series, CCEA is excited to partner with these important clean energy organizations for a discussion of why critical legislation is needed to “fix” the state Renewable Portfolio Standard and why everyone supportive of clean energy needs to get involved.

Going Green Matters

Go Green Wilmette and the Village of Wilmette present


GOING GREEN MATTERS 2013

MORE TO EXPLORE!

New Exhibits

Expanded Eco-Zone

Electric Cars & Bicycles

Cooking Demonstrations

Conversations with Policymakers

Electronics & Bicycle Recycling

Free Admission

Sunday, March 10, 2013

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Woman’s Club of Wilmette

930 Greenleaf Avenue

Wilmette, Illinois

St Patricks Parade

March 9, 2013 10:00 am


Downtown Forest Park

7554 Madison St

Forest Park, IL 60130

Growing in popularity each year, this annual parade is one of the largest in the western suburbs. The 70-plus entries include several bagpipe bands, the award-winning Proviso Marching Band, local businesses, Medinah Shriner's Mini Choppers, Roaring 57's and Clown Unit, area police and fire vehicles, floats, Irish Dancers, Forest Park Dog Park, Toys for Tots and more. The festivities continue after the parade as local and area residents, friends and families spend the day on Madison Street.

A good time will be had by all

Celebrate International Womens Day

Bicycle-O-Rama, North of the Border

Bicycle vs. Car Production

As recently as 1965, world production of cars and bikes was essentially the same, with each at nearly 20 million, but as of 2003 bike production had climbed to over 100 million per year compared with 42 million cars. Bicycle production was 105 million units globally in 2004, a 1.5% increase over 2003 (WorldWatch Institute).

Chicago Bike Swap 2013 anticipates more than 75 bike shops, businesses, nonprofits, bike clubs, bike teams and bike people will exhibit and sell bikes, bike parts, gear, clothing, bike event registrations and more.

Admission for the public is just $10. Kids 12 and under get in free.

i-card holders get in for just $5.

Saturday, March 9, 2013


10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

UIC PHYSICAL EDUCATION BUILDING

901 West Roosevelt Road

Chicago, IL 60608

We will see you there!

Last snow storm before Spring weather arrives

Happy 176th Chicago!

Mark your calendar and join in celebration of the City of Chicago’s 176th Birthday with a special event hosted at the Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark Street on March 4, 2013.

Tour of Logan Square

March 2, 2013 from 11am to 3pm


Illinois Centennial Monument at Milwaukee and Logan intersection

Phone: 773-255-6347

Event Type: fun, architectural, social, historical

Organized By: Lee Diamond

Welcome Meteorological Spring!