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April Critical Mass Hit-and-Run Crash

My friend remains hospitalized after suffering a hit-and-run crash while biking home from April's Critical Mass. I'm hoping to speak with a…

Started by Elliott Mallen in Bikes and BicyclingLatest Reply

Stolen Bike Registry - do this when your bike gets stolen

"With all the stolen bike posts lately (and no one thinking "I wonder if there's something under Useful Links for this."), I think it's wel…

Started by Lee Diamond in Bikes and BicyclingLatest Reply

Chainlink Community Discussion Rules

Community Discussion Rules Version published March 3, 2010 The following rules are the official community policy for members of The Chainli…

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I rode Dearborn today...anyone else?

I just missed the press conference and just hung out at lunch to see how it would all work. It seemed easy enough, so I took Dearborn as my…

Started by Morgan 6 mi in Bikes and Bicycling

605 53 seconds ago
Reply by Skip Montanaro 12mi

Utility company street patching destroying bike routes

Has anyone else noticed the new style of rough, hard, concrete patching that is being done and apparently accepted by the City of Chicago,…

Started by Steve Cohen in Bikes and Bicycling

24 5 minutes ago
Reply by Rich S

Ortlieb Panniers: Classic vs. Plus

I have been having some back issues this past week, so I have been looking into getting a set of panniers to replace my backpack. I have be…

Started by Adam Herstein (5.5 mi) in Bikes and Bicycling

3 11 minutes ago
Reply by Alex

I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.  

Started by in it to win it 8.0 mi in Bikes and Bicycling

3921 29 minutes ago
Reply by CaptFinny

Damn. I just cleaned my chain with Tide.

So as not to bug anybody with strong aroma of various degreasers - I used laundry detergent.   Not for a long soak and I rinsed thoroughly,…

Started by Matt M. in Bikes and Bicycling

23 1 hour ago
Reply by Tricolor

Out of town chainlinker ideas....

I am coming to town for Bike The Drive with three ladies this weekend. I have in the past rode on many streets, but am a little worried abo…

Started by Mark Newald in Bikes and Bicycling

15 1 hour ago
Reply by Will G - 10mi

Masi Special Track for Trade or Buy(if you want)

Hi, I want to trade my Masi Special (Brev) track fix Gear 2008 ( 60 cm) with someone because its too large for me. Its a 60 cm frame and I'…

Started by Paul Nelson in Bikes and Bicycling

5 1 hour ago
Reply by Paul Nelson

The Pure Joy of Fixie Dave

Nice read.  Saw the link on the iBOB mailing list. Skip Maybe Dave is trying to inspire people a little bit, if you asked him. But I don’t…

Started by Skip Montanaro 12mi in Bikes and Bicycling

1 2 hours ago
Reply by Skip Montanaro 12mi

How do you feel about Bike Ambassadors / CPD safety outreach efforts?

For a Streetsblog Chicago post, on Thursday I interviewed staff from the city's Bike Ambassadors and the Chicago Police Department while th…

Started by John Greenfield in Bikes and Bicycling

36 9 hours ago
Reply by Duppie 13.5185km

Clothed Volunteers Needed for World Naked Bike Ride

Hello Biker People, As usual the World Naked Bike Ride-Chicago will be in June this year. June 8th to be specific. And as usual we need as…

Started by Gabe in Bikes and Bicycling

31 10 hours ago
Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan

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