Bike Winter Swap Meet and Urban Bicycle Expo

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Time: February 6, 2010 from 11am to 6pm
Location: Jaks Tap: Green Room, Party Room, Brewery Room
Street: 901 West Jackson Boulevard
City/Town: Chicago
Website or Map: http://bikewinter.org
Phone: 773/710-4143
Event Type: bikewinter
Organized By: Chicago Bike Winter: expo@bikewinter.org
Latest Activity: Dec 20, 2010

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Finally a bike extravaganza for the winter months with an urban, transportational focus, presented by Chicago cyclists for Chicago cyclists.

Join bikewinter.org, UIC College of Cycling, Active Transportation Alliance, and Big Shoulders Realty as we present the first annual Bike Winter Swap Meet and Urban Bicycle Expo!

How do I participate?
We're asking a $5 suggested donation to attend the event-- feel free to go above and beyond!
If you're a chainlink member you can RSVP to the right to express your excitement, but it's not necessary for attendance-- just show up!

So what exactly happens at this "swap meet?"
From 11 A.M. onward you'll find over 40 of your favorite shops, individuals, artisans, and advocates from the Chicagoland bicycle community selling new, closeout, and used merchandise and presenting their craft, effort, or organization, spread out over two rooms.

At 5 P.M. we'll have a fast-paced auction to benefit the Bike Winter effort directly-- donations of items to auction are encouraged and appreciated-- we will publicly credit you or your shop/organization if desired.

What's the "expo" thing all about?
We've got a slate of 20-30 minute presentations by local gurus in various aspects of urban and year-round bicycle life, kicking off at 11:15 in the Brewery Room with an overview of a recent local collegiate urban bicycle design project. Further topics include winter cycling, local frame building, powder coating, building bicycle sound systems, folding bikes, and an advocacy update from Active Transportation Alliance. Attend one, two, or all!

-Click here to preview the schedule-

Where do proceeds go?
The first year is a bit of a "proof of concept"-- we're hoping to be able to bank a bit of seed money so that each successive year can be bigger and better. Beyond that, any income from the event will help support our usual bikewinter programming and help make the winter cycling season sparkle for the Chicago bike community, while promoting the bicycle as a year-round transportation solution.

What happened to the apostrophe in "Jaks?"
That's how Jaks Tap spells it-- check 'em out:
http://jakstap.com/
Click on "Parties/meetings" to get a preview of the space-- the "Green Room" is where we'll welcome you, the "Party Room" will be the main swap area, and the "Brewery Room" is where you will enjoy the presentations. Be sure to support our host on one of your trips through the bar/restaurant-- specials include $3 pints of Point Lager and $3.75 Goose Island.

Open and free wi-fi throughout the space!

A social affair presented by the transportation advocacy organization Break the Gridlock will follow from 6-9 PM at Jaks.

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Comment by alewyfe on February 5, 2010 at 12:59pm: Steve and I will be there with a table full of bargain parts- wheels, handlebars, pedals, racks, bags, a bike or three, and all sorts of goodies to sort through! We'll also have handmade Alewyfe soaps- good for getting clean after having fun on your bike on the salty streets! Free homemade marshmallows with dark chocolate drizzle and salted coconut to our first 15 purchasers... that is, if I don't eat 'em all first. :-)

Comment by RigWheels on February 4, 2010 at 4:43pm: Oh yeah, we will also have a very nice Lightning P-38 with LX 105 mix and velocity wheels. It is probably the lightest recumbent I have ever had my hands on. It is a medium and red in color.

Comment by RigWheels on February 4, 2010 at 2:18pm: Hey Bike Folks,
Just want to give you guys a preview of Rapid Transit's offerings for the winter swap. While we will have a large selection of parts and accessories at great prices, we also have a few bikes at huge discounts. Here is the list:

-Easy Racer Tour Easy Expedition M/L Blue.
-Tour Easy EX red S/M recumbent.
-Bike Friday Tikit Folding bike, several sizes.
-Kona Sutra 52 cm touring bike with fr and rear racks.
-Marin Novato 19" commuter bike.
-Marin Belvedere 19" Commuter with full fenders.
-Nirve Brookhurst 22" and 24".
-Nirve Wilshire 20" and 22".
-Breezer Freedom 19.5"
-Marin Muir Beach youth 20" wheels

We will also bring trailers, helmets, components, bags, and more. All sales are final, however all bikes will include our year long service contract.

Bike selection is subject to change due to space, and transport. Just wanted to give you all a heads up. Stop by and check out our deals.
-Robby

Comment by Becca Adler on February 2, 2010 at 10:51am: damn i wanted to go to one of these finally, but job is more important.

Comment by Duppie on February 1, 2010 at 8:19pm: I did see the presentation schedule posted as a separate event. That is a very interesting set of presentations indeed. I'll be there!

Comment by Chris Marquez on February 1, 2010 at 4:48pm: Five more days! I'm going for some cool gear i could pick up and maybe a frame or wheelset

Comment by JC L. Ep on January 19, 2010 at 2:45pm: Looking forward to BIKE Heaven!

Comment by Erin Rensink on January 16, 2010 at 5:20pm: Will be there with bike hats!

Comment by h' Zerocats on January 13, 2010 at 9:50pm: Southern accent optional.
Qualifications for auctioneer:
1)extrovert
2)energetic
3) able to get chit sold quickly.