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WTB - 54cm single speed (working, complete bike w/ brakes)
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My wife recently got a new gig and will have to head out to Lake Forest via Metra once a week.  She needs a beater-ish bike that she won't sweat leaving locked up at a Metra station on those days…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Andrew N May 16.

Urban Bikers' Tricks & Tips
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This book came up recently in another discussion.  Howard thought it…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Zoetrope Nov 15, 2012.

2 free tickets to TONIGHT'S Lincoln Square Summer Brew
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Details here, but these will take care of admission and your first beer.  We bought tickets months ago, totally forgot…Continue

Tags: beer

Started this discussion. Last reply by Andrew N Jul 19, 2012.

Whatever Happened To The “Dangerous Damn Sport” Of Six-Day Bike Races?
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Interesting Chicago-focused article courtesy of Deadspin.  This is…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul 7.5 Jul 17, 2012.

 

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Andrew N replied to Andrew N's discussion 'WTB - 54cm single speed (working, complete bike w/ brakes)'
"Messaged you, krems81."
May 16
Andrew N and krems81 are now friends
May 16
krems81 replied to Andrew N's discussion 'WTB - 54cm single speed (working, complete bike w/ brakes)'
"I build bikes for people and I recently sold a beaterish 53cm fully rebuilt bike to a guy who is ultimately looking for something nicer. Its beaterish because its a free spirit frame with a few small rust spots, but still lugged steel. I've…"
May 14
Andrew N replied to Andrew N's discussion 'WTB - 54cm single speed (working, complete bike w/ brakes)'
"Thanks, I checked out your message---good looking bike!  Unfortunately, it's not right for us---we're really set on a single speed.  Whatever we end up with is going to be left exposed to the elements for hours on end and…"
May 8
Andrew N and TehDoak are now friends
May 8
Andrew N replied to Aaron Bussey's discussion 'Quite Possibly the Best City Bike Light Ever?'
"I've got one.  It's ok. More than bright enough for my "to be seen" purposes and it is nice not having to worry about taking a headlight off whenever I stop somewhere.  That said, I still have to take off my rear light…"
Nov 27, 2012
Andrew N replied to Aaron Bussey's discussion 'Bike Lights make great Stocking Stuffers!'
"Best guess is that sales of (new) cars and motorcycles must comply with standards set forth by federal law, whereas there is no corresponding federal standard regarding lights on bicycles. "
Nov 21, 2012
kiltedcelt replied to Andrew N's discussion 'Urban Bikers' Tricks & Tips'
"Looks like a whole lot of WTF stuff to me. Nothing like instructions on how to provoke fights and potentially get yourself killed. Really?!"
Nov 15, 2012
Andrew N replied to Andrew N's discussion 'Urban Bikers' Tricks & Tips'
"I think I understand where you're coming from, but it's hard for me not to view that as a symptom of a problem rather than a solution. h' said: "
Nov 15, 2012
Andrew N replied to Andrew N's discussion 'Urban Bikers' Tricks & Tips'
"Well, the only real "WTF?" for me above is the bit about calling the police and making up a description of a gun that wasn't there.  I am reading that correctly, right?"
Nov 15, 2012
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Urban Bikers' Tricks & Tips

This book came up recently in another discussion.  Howard thought it might make a subject for some good discourse, so I thought I'd elaborate a bit on some of what I said there.I think the design approach/format utilized by this book as well as its inclusion of some topics that often go unmentioned or are given short shrift in other similarly-themed books is…See More
Nov 15, 2012
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Andrew N replied to dan becco's discussion 'Local 15 year Chicago Biker announces new ebook on Kindle.'
"I'm failing to recall many specifics, but definitely remember being a little surprised at DG's advocacy of swinging lock at a car in response to  a driver's aggressive behavior.  I'm hesitant to try to be too specific…"
Nov 14, 2012
Andrew N replied to dan becco's discussion 'Local 15 year Chicago Biker announces new ebook on Kindle.'
"I picked up an edition of this for a buck on Amazon recently after seeing it referenced by Andrew Bedno somewhere.  Evidently I got a real deal! There's some "tricks and tips" that are a bit outdated and even a few ideas…"
Nov 14, 2012
Andrew N replied to dan becco's discussion 'Local 15 year Chicago Biker announces new ebook on Kindle.'
"coming soon:  "The Ultimate Guide to Proper (Bicycle) Lubrication for Women" I guess all bike-related books have to involve the words "tricks and tips" just like all of Tristan Taormino's crap has to involve the word…"
Nov 14, 2012
Andrew N replied to h' 1.0's discussion 'Nosy Midweek Poll--- when it's "your time," do you think...'
"when my time is nighon my bike I'll likely beroad pancakes taste bad"
Nov 14, 2012
Andrew N replied to Robert's discussion 'Ticketed for not riding in the bike lane'
"I couldn't readily find the thread where this video was first posted, so whatever. The software company my wife works for is currently in the midst of their annual user conference; yesterday their keynote speaker was Casey Neistat.  While…"
Oct 24, 2012

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What I ride:
Road
The kind of riding I do:
Recreational, Commuting, Around Town

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At 9:10am on July 10, 2012, Anne Alt said…

Feel free to join us at tonight's CCC meeting at Quenchers - presentation by Ben Helphand on the Bloomingdale Trail.

At 9:26am on July 6, 2012, Anne Alt said…

If you look for our group along the east side of Longwood near 105th Pl, I know we'll have at least one person who's going back to Logan Square after the race.

At 9:25am on July 6, 2012, Anne Alt said…

Bike racing, Rainbow Cone and good beer (Sierra Nevada and Argus) - a fine combination!

At 9:03am on July 6, 2012, Anne Alt said…

Not a problem.  If you want a Top Notch stop, one option is to go up the hill on 91st, hang a left on Winchester, a right on 92nd St and left on Hamilton to 95th, then Top Notch is on your left.  Of course, a little detour to Rainbow Cone is easy from there, too - 92nd Pl west from Leavitt to Western.

At 7:46am on July 6, 2012, Anne Alt said…

Logan Sq to Beverly? - something like this: California to Chicago to Sacramento to Warren to California to 47th to Damen to 87th.  Cross 87th and follow Major Taylor Trail to 91st.  Choose your route from there (91st St. Metra station) depending on your destination in Beverly.

Pavement conditions on most of the route should be decent.  It's rideable in daytime, but sections of it are VERY dicey at night.

At 11:35am on March 27, 2012, Vanessa B said…

Thanks for HELPING OUT LAST NIGHT!! that is really supporting your sport!!

At 5:25pm on August 25, 2011, John Greenfield said…
Just send it directly to the Creater Chicago Food Depository. Thanks!
 
 
 

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