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Please Post Your Favorite Chicago Area Rides.

Recently, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County shut down the Centennial Trail in Willow Springs because of Asian Carp panic. I reali…

Started by Moc Artsy

0 Jun 28, 2010

Anyone do the Swedish Days Ride?

I was looking forward to a double metric century but it wasn't to be... I misinterpreted the route and ended up at the start prematurely (a…

Started by Bob

1 Jun 28, 2010
Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan

Trail Etiquette article

This short, concise article makes sense. It's worth reading.http://www.activetrans.org/modeshift/03_05/trailetiquette

Started by Michael J Blane

19 Jun 28, 2010
Reply by Cameron 7.5 mi

Bike officer dragged after attempting to make traffic stop

More bike news from The Chicago Tribune.  Article (not many details yet) here.

Started by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter)

2 Jun 28, 2010
Reply by Spencer "Thunderball" Thayer!

Centennial Trail closure heads up

Does anyone know wazup with the Centennial Trail? Got on at Willow Springs road yesterday, and found the western portion closed at Lemont r…

Started by Bernard Joseph Hannigan

2 Jun 27, 2010
Reply by Bernard Joseph Hannigan

Hills?

Where does one go to train hills out here (I'm on the north side)? I'm looking for something averaging 5-8% for at least a mile to do repea…

Started by Nathan Hoks

13 Jun 27, 2010
Reply by vxla

Iowa City

I just got back from a few days cycling around Iowa City. A nice break from all the bicycle-related mayhem here in beloved Chicago. For a s…

Started by Moc Artsy

13 Jun 26, 2010
Reply by Moc Artsy

Why Didn't You Attend Naked Ride?

If you haven't seen the article: http://bikeportland.org/2010/06/20/an-estimated-13000-take-part-in-portlands-naked-bike-ride/  Portland st…

Started by Vilda

126 Jun 26, 2010
Reply by Vilda

Chicago to Wisconsin border...

Hello all,   I'm looking for some advice from the experienced masses.  I've read over the posts with info on making a "border run".  I'm go…

Started by Ricardo Cervantes

13 Jun 26, 2010
Reply by Ricardo Cervantes

Tour de Fat This Saturday!

This Saturday in Palmer Square! Bikes, beer, festival, music and all sorts of fun! Bring your friends and family for one of the best summ…

Started by Bikefreeek

25 Jun 25, 2010
Reply by cutifly

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