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Andrew Bedno replied to Jera Sue's discussion 'Perimeter Reflections'
Jera Sue, I'm so proud of you.
on Monday
Andrew Bedno might attend Julie Hochstadter's event
September 12, 2010 from 6am to 7pm
ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF A LATE SUMMER RIDE The North Shore Century offers incredibly scenic biking. You'll experience luxurious neighborhoods, view unique architectural treasures, pedal down tranquil tree-lined streets and feel the refreshing breezes o…
on Monday
Andrew Bedno is attending Break the Gridlock's event
September 15, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm
Bike Winter, a project of Break the Gridlock, will be featured at this month's unHappy Hour. We will talk about how all season riding fits into overall efforts to promote car-freedom and scheme about ways to help extend Bike Winter's reach. Bike Wi…
August 26
Andrew Bedno commented on John Greenfield's event 'Perimeter Ride'
Gottem Kevin, thanx! Now question two: My beloved steed's a fixie, and I've done a few 40+ mile days on her, but maybe 60 max. She's light, and Chicago's flat, but long stretches at high speed are taxing. Need I consider borrowing someone's unfamili…
August 25
Andrew Bedno commented on John Greenfield's event 'Perimeter Ride'
Does someone have even a hint of a map? Maybe one from last year? First timers me+3 think we might be ready to do 100, and just want to be as prepared as possible. That NewCity article is a nice read, and does make it sound like anyone can do it. Bu…
August 25
Andrew Bedno replied to H3N3's discussion '2011 Mascot and sticker design-- let's get it started' in the group Bike Winter
Been watching the discussion, reviewing the candidates, and yeah Marne, yours quickly jumps to my favorite. I like the Narwhals lancing cars one, but this one is so pure and printable. A thought that if you slanted the wheel icicles (like the text),…
August 25
A photo by Andrew Bedno was featured
Midnight Marauders sharpie tats.
"Tough Chicks" photo by DavidX.
August 24
Julie Hochstadter commented on Andrew Bedno's photo 'Midnight Marauders sharpie tats.'
Love the temporary tats!
August 24

Profile Information

What I ride:
Fixed Gear
The kind of riding I do:
Recreational, Exercise, Commuting, Around Town, Other
About me:
World Naked Bike Ride Chicago Coordinator
Frequent participant in Critical Mass, maruader, bike winter, rat patrol, group and city cycling events, though historically mostly on skates, now mostly on fixie. A large volume of photos and post-ride reports is available on my website.
My other websites (myspace, facebook, blogs, etc.):
http://bedno.com/bike

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Andrew Bedno

Pro-bike Laws

Penalties: $150-500+

Improper Turn in Front of Bicycle
MCC 9-16-020

Overtaking closer than 3ft… Continue

Posted on July 19, 2010 at 11:29am —

Andrew Bedno

Chicagoland Bicycle Map volunteerism

Phew, just finished my work for Active Trans' Chicagoland Bicycle Map. Rode 30 miles of "section 31", plus planning, meeting, and data updates, took like 20hrs. Lots of new bike lanes around, hope some of my changes make it in the 2010 product. The whole map is some 500 times my area; total labor must be huge, and understaffed.

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Posted on November 23, 2009 at 11:08pm —

Andrew Bedno

Just bought a vintage folder.

I just happily bought an old folding bike at a neighborhood sale. It's single speed, 20", dual brakes, generator lights, Italian, vintage. Front tire marked Pirelli, headset marked Guizzardi.

Slight variations were reportedly sold under several names including Cinzia, Hyda-Bike, Barbarellas, Safari, Bianchi.
This particular model was custom built for "K.T.C. in Alsip" and most closely resembles a… Continue

Posted on October 13, 2009 at 12:30am — 3 Comments

Andrew Bedno

I love my new fixie.

For the unfamiliar, "fixie" means fixed gear bicycle. Fixies are SINGLE SPEED bikes, which means no gear shifts at all nor attending cables and mechanisms. But fixies take it a step further and don't even have the "freewheel" mechanism which provides "coasting" in other common bikes. That basic fact that the pedals always turn with the wheel (no coasting) IS the primary difference of fixie versus single speed.


These simplifications provides both lowest weight and minimum m… Continue

Posted on July 28, 2009 at 12:30am — 6 Comments

Andrew Bedno

I love my cheap new bike.


I went to Target recently with the objective of finding the cheapest bike commonly available new that fits and of adequate quality. I RODE home on a $69 Magna. This to confront the oft heard various explanations of why a
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Posted on June 9, 2009 at 12:00am — 2 Comments

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At 4:04pm on February 22, 2010, S. Campbell said…
i look forward to seeing you at the dance ride this coming saturday. i have a sneaking suspicion you've got some smashing moves :D
At 10:30am on January 18, 2010, Spencer "Thunderball" Thayer! said…
Sign up and vote for my Chainlink Jersey Design Contest entry and all of the prize money will go to Working Bikes and West Town Bikens, http://bit.ly/4APn0H
At 8:08am on December 2, 2009, Lee Diamond said…
Thanks Andrew. Glad you came and good to see you again. Cheers and talk to you soon!
At 12:59pm on November 15, 2009, Trina said…
Yeah, it was! That's so funny. I never would have remembered that was you on that rainy night. Joe and I still have the little tube bracelets that Travis gave to us. What a small world...
At 12:06am on November 15, 2009, buddaa38 said…
Thanks Andrew! Your to to kind with words. We should be thanking everybody for coming out & supporting Bike-Winter & N.S.C.M. I just try to keep everybody riding. There's one thing that I like is nothing more than a group ride & why not a Happy~Friday. T.G.I.F. I agree with you on making new friends. So know I suppose you would like my autograph . :-)
At 7:01pm on November 5, 2009, H3N3 said…
Can't make Sunday afternoon. sorry.
Howard
At 8:00am on November 5, 2009, Aaron Bussey said…
Just LA and Chicago so far. I am looking to try Detroit soon and maybe NYC...
At 8:06am on September 26, 2009, Laura said…
thanks for the glittery face! I am sure to have little sparkles for at least a week
At 3:00am on September 12, 2009, Hannah Bass said…
Hey Andrew - pictures up at my page...don't know how to tag yet...working on that. Enjoy!
At 4:17pm on September 1, 2009, Silvia said…
I haven't seen you in ages! hope you are doing good :)

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