the chainlink

the chainlink is a one-stop resource for chicago cyclists to find rides and routes, share information and connect with other cyclists.

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Upcoming Rides & Events

CCC digital photo scavenger hunt

July 5, 2009 from 9:30am to 2pm – contact ride leader to RSVP and get start location
Fork and the Road - Unsung Chicago Classics Tour

July 5, 2009 from 10am to 1:30pm – Various
FBC Full Moon Fiasco

July 7, 2009 from 8pm to 8pm – Gingerman
Major Taylor Trail meeting

July 9, 2009 from 6pm to 7pm – Ridge Park fieldhouse
Save gas; Shop by Bike! A Workshop @ REI

July 9, 2009 from 7pm to 8pm – REI Lincoln Park
Team in Training Presentation

July 9, 2009 from 7pm to 8:30pm – Northbrook REI
Beginner's Maintenance Class

July 9, 2009 from 8pm to 9:30pm – Get A Grip Cycles
North Side Critical Mass

July 10, 2009 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm – Young Lincoln Statue
Friday Night Fix-A-Flat Class

July 10, 2009 from 7pm to 8pm – Northbrook REI
Bicycle Illinois

July 11, 2009 to July 18, 2009 – Cairo to Chicago, IL

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Latest Activity

Tank-Ridin' Ryan replied to Chris's discussion 'Milwaukee 2.0'16 minutes ago

Have fun everyone. I'll be on my way to Iowa on the 18th. Milwaukee 1.0 was a blast. I highly recommend going if you like going out for 25-35 mile rides.(The route can always be divided into legs of your choosing with rests in between.) Or, go if...

Brian Bird replied to keith whiddon's discussion 'Climbing hills and such Part 2'18 minutes ago

THREADJACK! The answer topic is TOMRV, not about climbing hills and such part 2. Hey, h3: TOMRV is the same two-day route as in the past but for three noticeable changes. On day one (Quad-Cities to Dubuque), after leaving Galena you now have the ...

Brian Bird and Liz Payne are now friends49 minutes ago

Chris added a discussion1 hour ago

Milwaukee 2.0

Alright folks, here it is Alright, the long-awaited Chicago-Milwaukee ride that all the kids are abuzz about is here. Milwaukee 1.0 back in April was a smashing success this will likely be the last Milwaukee ride I host before I move back out to...

Jerry Nunez joined h3's group2 hours ago

Blue City Cycles

A new neighbourhood bike shop in Bridgeport (312) 225-3780

Dubi Kaufmann and Ryan LaGasse are now friends2 hours ago

buddaa38 left a comment for Marne Provost3 hours ago

brandon lee* left a comment for Amy Rohland3 hours ago

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Want to help spread the word about The Chainlink? Be a part of the Chainlink Street Team! We need help bringing flyers and posters to shops, and flyering the city. If you can help out, please email leah@thechainlink.org, subject line: Street Team.