Showing posts with label Bike Winter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bike Winter. Show all posts
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Friday, January 11, 2013
Bike Winter Event this Saturday
OK, not everyone loves Three Floyds. Different spokes for different folks! This year, you have the option of going to Flossmoor Station instead. (It remains an option to go to Flossmoor Station in addition.)
We depart Daley Plaza at 9:00 AM and collect riders at Promontory Point at 9:45 AM. We stay together (more or less) down to I-80, then split up into Three Floyds and Flossmoor Station groups. The goal of the Three Floyds group will be to get to Three Floyds by noon, when they open, and not have to wait outside.
Neither snow nor rain nor sleet nor gloom of night stays these couriers (and other riders) from the swift completion of their appointed rounds. Depending on the weather, however, returning from our rounds via Metra from Flossmoor Station is sometimes a very attractive option. Total distance: Three Floyds round trip: 60 miles, Three Floyds and Flossmoor Station one-way 40 miles, Flossmoor Station one-way 35 miles. Here’s a link to the routes (there may be adjustments if it snows).
they ask that you RSVP if attending.
The fine print: There is no support vehicle. You are responsible for yourself. The pace is 12-16 mph with a short break at Wolf Lake. Mid January weather may be extreme. Be prepared for cold as well as flats/mechanical problems.
Checklist: Growler, Snacks, Lights, Lock, Pump, tube, tools
Extra layers of clothing (more than you expect to use)
Money
The inaugural Three Floyds ride was conceived and organized by Mark Sinclair and took place on January 14, 2006. As many of you know, Mark died on April 14 of that year, at age 34, a few days after suffering a brain aneurysm. It was Mark’s hope that it would become an annual event.
Thanks,
Bob and Kevin
We depart Daley Plaza at 9:00 AM and collect riders at Promontory Point at 9:45 AM. We stay together (more or less) down to I-80, then split up into Three Floyds and Flossmoor Station groups. The goal of the Three Floyds group will be to get to Three Floyds by noon, when they open, and not have to wait outside.
Neither snow nor rain nor sleet nor gloom of night stays these couriers (and other riders) from the swift completion of their appointed rounds. Depending on the weather, however, returning from our rounds via Metra from Flossmoor Station is sometimes a very attractive option. Total distance: Three Floyds round trip: 60 miles, Three Floyds and Flossmoor Station one-way 40 miles, Flossmoor Station one-way 35 miles. Here’s a link to the routes (there may be adjustments if it snows).
they ask that you RSVP if attending.
The fine print: There is no support vehicle. You are responsible for yourself. The pace is 12-16 mph with a short break at Wolf Lake. Mid January weather may be extreme. Be prepared for cold as well as flats/mechanical problems.
Checklist: Growler, Snacks, Lights, Lock, Pump, tube, tools
Extra layers of clothing (more than you expect to use)
Money
The inaugural Three Floyds ride was conceived and organized by Mark Sinclair and took place on January 14, 2006. As many of you know, Mark died on April 14 of that year, at age 34, a few days after suffering a brain aneurysm. It was Mark’s hope that it would become an annual event.
Thanks,
Bob and Kevin
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
See The Show, before March 9th closing
Gala Gallery is a new space owned and operated by Tyrue “Slang” Jones, a veteran Chicago artist who helped pioneer Chicago's graffiti scene in the ‘80s. Bike Winter Art show organizers Steven Lane and Stuart Hall are pleased with the space and the show itself. When asked what one might expect from this year’s Bike Winter Art Show, Lane remarked, “This show has come together beautifully and has exceeded our expectations. Thirty-five artists stepped up with an array of work that captures so many aspects of the cycling experience, from the rush of breaking the tape at the finish line, to the sublime slow crawl of a peddling elotes vendor.”
Monday, February 13, 2012
North of the Border
Thursday Feb 16th - 17th, 2012
7:00pm - 12:00am
Location
Riverwest Public House (ride meet), Secret Venue (show)
815 E. Locust
Milwaukee, WI
Sponsor: MKEBKE
URL: http://mkebke.com
Email: stevenroche@gmail.com
Phone: 4146304081
Google Map
Description: ‘MKEBKE Secret Show Series’ (hosted by MKEBKE & do414.com) w/ The Daredevil Christopher Wright (Eau Claire), Big Falls, and Loup.
“MKEBKE Secret Show Series is a monthly group bike ride that goes to a promoted show, but unannounced venue. The point of the ride is to have a fun, social event that promotes bicycle advocacy in the city, while being supportive and exposing people to other positive things happening outside the bicycle community.”
Link: http://mkebke.com
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Festival Time!
Bike Winter Film Fest
Date: Sunday January 8, 2012 - 1:00pm - 11:00pm
Facets Multimedia
1517 W. Fullerton Ave. Chicago IL 60614
A cozy laid back way to celebrate life on 2 wheels while hanging out on a January Sunday in the warmth of your fellow bike-people.
Films will include shorts and documentaries of interest to recreational and transportational cyclists.
Family-friendly content guaranteed for the first 2 1/2 hours.
There is no admission fee but donations are accepted at the event to help pay for the space and assure future events.
Concession purchases also appreciated to help support our host.
It will be in the small theater (capacity 33 seats).
Indoor parking will be available-- wheel it on in!
Feel free to send suggestions for films, especially kid-friendly, to filmfest@bikewinter.org for consideration for future events, and if you have a film of your own to share most definitely submit it!
Feel free to come and go as your schedule permits throughout the day.
Contact:
filmfest@bikewinter.org
"Peddling Fine Food & Drink"
Handlebar Bar & Grill, 2311 W. North Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60647
Anytime more than two inches of snow fall in Chicago, swing by The Handlebar for a Snow Ride departing at 7:00
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