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Like the title says, we're security for the Naked Ride. ;-)See More

 Last year's halloween party saw over 250 spooky cyclists.  This year's party is a fundraiser for The Chainlink and Working Bikes Cooperative.  The Chainlink is launching a premier tune up campaignto raise funds and re-vamp the…See More

Organized 11 years ago by the venerable John Greenfield, this beloved annual ride takes an moderate pace for a 100 mile route around the edge of our beautiful city.  An excellent first "Century" ride with it's many CTA bail-out options for peace of mind, this ride is perfect for those who think they might, but aren't sure yet that they can handle a full 100 miles in a day.  (Spoiler Alert--Turns out, you totally can!)John is stepping aside this year to work on other rides, so some of us that…See More

The Perimeter Ride has been going for a solid decade and is an important first century for a lot of people who might not try such a thing without the CTA bail-out option. Also, it's awesome! Nature trails, oddball sights along the way, interesting food options and an easy pace for the moderately hardcore.The venerable John Greenfield has been running it all these years, but he wants to step away and focus on developing new rides which will surely be fantastic.  Stay tuned for those, he's got…See More

Since the dawn of man, gathering around the fire has provided survival and socializing.  In the depths of winter, we gather with friends after riding to fight the darkness and ennui.  Join British Bikes of Chicago as we proudly host the third Cozy Hearth Tweed Ride to help us get through it yet again.The ride this year will not only be longer than 2.7 miles, but take us from Edgewater to Ukrainian Village.  Stops along the way each have a fireplace for the warming of toes, with boisterous…See More

Tickets can be bought online here until Midnight tonight!Bicycle Dreams, the award-winning film about Race Across America (RAAM) will appear at the ViaDuct Theater on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. A portion of event proceeds will  go to The Chainlink, will include RAAM veterans as guest speakers and an after-party in the ViaDuct's lobby. Tickets purchased in advance for $11 in include 1 raffle…See More

Hey, this seems pretty self explanatory.  Do you like to do crafty things?  Do you like to bike in order to get, find, do your crafty things?  Cool.  Let's fuck shit up...craftystyle!See More

Half Acre Beer Company will be sponsoring the party so beer will be flowing and raffle prizes everywhere!We will be rockin in the gorgeous upstairs room of Galway Arms with FREE bike parking at cycle smithy and at Fullerton and Clark!…See More

As always, we will be departing at exactly Midnight.   See More

A roughly 100-mile tour of oddball locations around the edge of Chicago. The ride moves at roughly 10 MPH with plenty of stops for sightseeing, snacking and skinny-dipping.Here's a write-up that will give you an idea of what to expect: http://tinyurl.com/perimeterrideNo pre-registration needed or ride fee, but a $10 donation to the Greater Chicago Food Depository is requested on the day of the ride.The ride ends some time after…See More

Back by popular request and the urge to get all dolled up to ride around on our bike floats in the falls leaves.Announcing the 2nd annual Homecoming Ride!!!One question: "Who in the world will ask you to the Homecoming Dance?"Let the anticipation rush back because we are asking you to the dance! So, grab your taffeta, sequins and ruffles by the balls and cumberbund your ass over to the Homecoming Ride!Less stops this year and more time for dancing! Start campaigning for King or QueenPrize…See More

The Racketeers Ride the Rack Alley Cat Ride and Birthday Bash!1329 W. Grand Ave Register at 3 pm/Ride at 4pm/Birthday Bash 7pm Most Alley Cats are about speed, but, that's NOT OUR STYLE. We encourage a fun-spirited scavenger hunt to seek out spots that hold significance to us. You will have 2 hours to leisurely find your way to our secret places. WE GIVE OUT PRIZES to 1st over-all, Red & White Categories, Best Racketeer outfit, Best out of towner, Best rookie, 2nd-5th finishers, DFL (must…See More

Open to anyone with pedals, we ride every full moon. Meet up is at Gannon's at 8PM, ride at 9. The destination is not yet nailed down.See More

Velo storm stories, tell us your misadventures of being caught on bike in the storm. Chicago is riddled with storms year round and this year has shown us some of the harshest mother nature can dish out. Tell your tale...