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Ace Mann
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  • Chicago, IL
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Bike share delayed for 2 weeks Sun Times story
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So much for Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s plan to launch Chicago’s long-stalled bike-sharing program in time for Friday’s Bike-to-Work Day rally at the Daley Center Plaza.The program that Emanuel hopes to…Continue

Tags: share, Bike

Started this discussion. Last reply by Melissa Jun 12.

Report potholes- city fills potholes. Potholepalooza from cdot. I hope chainlinkers will be very active
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SharePrintRSSApril 5, 2013"Potholepalooza" Hits Chicago This WeekendCDOT Encourages Chicagoans to Report Potholes in “Weekend Festival of Pothole Reporting”CDOT Media…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Julie Hochstadter Apr 7.

LondonCycling designs a lorry(diesel work truck) to better protect walkers & cyclist
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Tuesday 19 March 2013 20.42 EDTWhy the London Cycling Campaign designed a bike-friendly lorryA lower driving position and bigger windows could help curb the number of serious cyclist accidents…Continue

Tags: Safety

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ace Mann Mar 21.

UK bike thieves are the best.
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March 11, 2013 10:59 am£175k bikes stolen in Staffordshire as thieves use GPS technologyCyclists who use mobile phone apps and websites to plan, track and share their rides are being targeted by…Continue

Tags: stolen, Thieves

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ace Mann Mar 12.

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Ace Mann shared Theresa Salus's discussion on Twitter

Stolen Blue Cannondale R400

Sunday
Ace Mann shared Jordan Snow's discussion on Twitter

Stolen Bike - IRO Jamie Roy

Saturday
Ace Mann might attend Lisa Curcio 6.5 mi's event
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Women's Crash Recovery Stories at Women and Children First Book Store

June 13, 2013 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Have you or has someone you care about been in a crash?  Susan Levin and Leah Jones came back to cycling after each suffered a significant crash.  Join Women Bike Chicago to hear them talk about their setbacks and their triumphs.  Presentation will be followed by light refreshments and a chance to chat.  Women And Children First will be stocking cycling specific books for the occasion.See More
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Ace Mann shared Lisa Curcio 6.5 mi's event on Twitter
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Women's Crash Recovery Stories

Thursday
Ace Mann shared Lee Diamond's discussion on Twitter

Mini-Tour is Cancelled

Jun 12
Melissa replied to Ace Mann's discussion 'Bike share delayed for 2 weeks Sun Times story'
"+1 "
Jun 12
Tony Adams 7 mi (dirtbag hipstr) replied to Ace Mann's discussion 'Bike share delayed for 2 weeks Sun Times story'
"Sure, but one of the reasons the City cites for outsourcing and privatizing this stuff is to control risk isn't it? And here is more evidence that sending Chicago dollars out of state to Portland (Alta) and out of the country to China (bikes)…"
Jun 12
Jeff Schneider replied to Ace Mann's discussion 'Bike share delayed for 2 weeks Sun Times story'
"This is very old news, but might explain why Divvy is delayed due to software issues just as Citi Bike was. http://blogs.montrealgazette.com/2012/07/17/after-chattanooga-new-york-city-delays-launch-of-its-bixi-bike-sharing-system/ I agree though…"
Jun 12
Adam Herstein (5.5 mi) replied to Ace Mann's discussion 'Bike share delayed for 2 weeks Sun Times story'
"As a software developer, I am always in favor of more QA time."
Jun 12
Anne Alt replied to Ace Mann's discussion 'Bike share delayed for 2 weeks Sun Times story'
"+1 "
Jun 12
Lisa Curcio 6.5 mi replied to Ace Mann's discussion 'Bike share delayed for 2 weeks Sun Times story'
"Actually, not complaining about it being late, just disappointed.  It is better to have it be right when it is launched.  I am pretty sure this segment of the cycling community was a big part of the early adopters who signed up already.…"
Jun 12
SlowCoachOnTheRoad replied to Ace Mann's discussion 'Bike share delayed for 2 weeks Sun Times story'
"I think we animals find too much to complain about.  They need more time and that is understandable.  This is an amazing gift for Chicago and if the biking community is not going to be supportive from the get-go then no one else will. So…"
Jun 12
Jim Freeman replied to Ace Mann's discussion 'Bike share delayed for 2 weeks Sun Times story'
"no biggie. I would only have been surprised if it launched on time. I'm super stoked about bike share. better late than never."
Jun 12
Ace Mann posted a discussion

Bike share delayed for 2 weeks Sun Times story

So much for Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s plan to launch Chicago’s long-stalled bike-sharing program in time for Friday’s Bike-to-Work Day rally at the Daley Center Plaza.The program that Emanuel hopes to build into the nation’s largest bike sharing program has been delayed yet again—this time until June 28.Transportation Commissioner Gabe Klein disclosed the two-week delay on Tuesday, just as Divvy was informing its Chicago members of the latest pothole.Klein said “a few components showed up a little…See More
Jun 11
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Ace Mann might attend Brendan Kevenides's event
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Brendan Kevenides of Freeman Kevenides Law at REI Store - Lincoln Park

June 11, 2013 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Discussion about cycling and the law, including your rights in a crash.  A question and answer period regarding the recent tragedy involving Bobby Cann is invited.See More
Jun 11
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Ace Mann is attending Joe Sak's event
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Chainlink Bar Night SPECIAL EDITION at Fireside

June 20, 2013 from 7pm to 11pm
Hey! We're gonna go to Fireside for June's bar night, and it's my big going away bash, so if you'd like to party down with me before I leave the country, this is what we're doing!The Chainlink has been the best thing that could have possibly happened to me in Chicago. Seriously, I've made some tremendous friends and had phenomenal experiences because of you.Together, we've done a lot of good for our communities, and it's been a fun and exciting ride. I couldn't be more grateful to you, and I…See More
Jun 11
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Profile Information

What I ride:
Cruiser
The kind of riding I do:
Recreational, Exercise, Commuting
About me:
I like to ride my bike a lot.Have not owned a car since Sept of 1999.

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At 1:54pm on May 30, 2013, Philip Bird said…

Thank you for your support.

At 11:16am on April 12, 2013, youngmancycle said…
I am looking for a nice used road bike for anywhere in the $400 range
At 8:11pm on December 17, 2012, Jenn_5.5 mi said…
What I measured it is 50 cm C-T. I attached a crappy picture to the thread
At 10:00pm on September 23, 2012, Dave Grossman said…

Oh nice.  Did you see an actual helmet at Interbike?  If so, what did you think.  Thanks again for doing all of this.

At 5:18pm on August 9, 2012, Paul Fitz, Scrabblor said…

heyyyy ace mann!  call me up at da shop or on my cellphone!  this thing wont lemme send you a PM, but I cant find these 16t nexus cogs anywhere.  do you know where they are?

Thanks

At 2:04pm on October 17, 2011, Hannah Bass said…
I'm blushing, and yes we are!  Fun, fun ride Friday.  Will repeat soon!
 
 
 

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