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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 MallenLatest 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 DiamondLatest Reply

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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

40 3 hours ago
Reply by William Beck

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)

14 5 hours ago
Reply by Kelvin Mulcky

We Made "The Atlantic"... Some Interesting Press

I just stumbled upon this article as I was searching out any recent media mentions of The Chainlink.   Here is an article from The Atlantic…

Started by Julie Hochstadter

1 5 hours ago
Reply by Zoetrope

Bicycle Photo Tag game

The point of the Bicycle Photo Tag is to reproduce a similar photo of an object or place that can be found in many different locations aro…

Started by Ed

301 6 hours ago
Reply by Sarah D. 1-3.3

What is up with those new bike racks in Uptown?!?

Don't get me wrong I love the representation of Uptown in any cycling way but the design is horrible. It basically denies you of locking yo…

Started by Jose Zayas

35 6 hours ago
Reply by Thedutchtouch

"Sheldon Brown" locking technique--personal experiences

Hello, I've read a lot of opinions about the Sheldon Brown lock strategy (http://sheldonbrown.com/lock-strategy.html). I understand that it…

Started by Eli Naeher

49 7 hours ago
Reply by jolondon30

Skateboards in bike lanes?

How do people here feel about people riding skateboards in bike lanes (in the Loop in particular)? I bike commute 2 or 3 times a week, and…

Started by Jim Shaw

19 10 hours ago
Reply by chixieonfixie

Don't brag about your hit and run on Twitter

Sorry if this has already been posted. http://jalopnik.com/woman-brags-about-hitting-cyclist-discovers-police-als-509059331 Woman Brags Ab…

Started by Will

5 11 hours ago
Reply by Juan 2-8 mi.

Last Minute Volunteers Needed! Earn a free entry to event - MB Financial Bank Bike the Drive

Hi folks! If you have free time this week,  please consider helping for our biggest event of the year! We still need volunteers to help at…

Started by Active Transportation Alliance

2 12 hours ago
Reply by Active Transportation Alliance

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

33 14 hours ago
Reply by Gabe

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