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Apartment Parking Etiquette-weigh in
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Barbra Mann Nov 18, 2012.

War on the Streets of Toronto: Motorists vs. Cyclists PRI's The World
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Juan 2-8 mi. May 4, 2012.

Kicking parked bikes
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The Underwear Mass and Dance Party

July 26, 2013 at 5pm to July 27, 2013 at 2am – Daley Plaza
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Full Moon Fiasco at Gannon's Pub

June 23, 2013 all day

Not to be confused with an athletic endeavor, we meet up at Gannon's Pub for a couple of drinks and ride to another dive somewhere. Meet up at 8, ride at 9. Destination is always TBA. See you there.See More

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The Underwear Mass and Dance Party at Daley Plaza

July 26, 2013 at 5pm to July 27, 2013 at 2am

Going on it's 3rd installment, in support of positive body image and gender equality the last Friday in July, more than 1,000 Chicago Critical Mass participants are encouraged to bike in their underwear. The Ride ends at an Underwear Dance Party in support of gender equality. The movement: GET IN (your underwear), GET ON (your bike), and GET OFF (your hang-ups)...riding through the streets of Chicago in our underwear in support of green transportation, gender equality, and positive body image.…See More

May 26

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World Naked Bike Ride Chicago at To be announced

June 11, 2011 from 6pm to 11:30pm

"World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) is about protesting oil dependency and celebrating the power and individuality of our bodies. Naked bicycle people power!"from http://worldnakedbikeride.org/See More

May 21

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Jerry Van Dyk and Barbra Mann are now friends

Feb 4

Barbra Mann is attending Andrew Bedno's event

Chicago Critical Mass at Daley Plaza

February 22, 2013 from 6pm to 11pm

Last Fridays, leaves after 6pm.THE monthly gathering of bicyclists making their presence known downtown since 1997. Slowly winds a dozen miles or more. Radically inclusive, thousands attend in good weather.Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington. Under the Picasso (giant rusty bird), at Dearborn, SW of State&Lake train stop, Randolph exit from LFT.Lakecomers use http://MassUp.us or text WHERE to u@massup.us to catchup.See More

Feb 3

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Barbra Mann replied to Barbra Mann's discussion 'Apartment Parking Etiquette-weigh in'

"Thanks for sharing! "

Nov 18, 2012

Sarah D. 1-3.3 replied to Barbra Mann's discussion 'Apartment Parking Etiquette-weigh in'

"I have at least one bike in the dining room at all times, and one locked outside, and 1-2 plus my dog trailer in the basement. I live in a three-flat with two other tenants who have (free) use of the garage, and I have tried (with relative success)…"

Nov 15, 2012

Anne Alt replied to Barbra Mann's discussion 'Apartment Parking Etiquette-weigh in'

"That's why it's been one of my criteria in searching for a place. If bikes aren't allowed in the unit, I wouldn't rent or buy there. "

Nov 15, 2012

Bill Savage replied to Barbra Mann's discussion 'Apartment Parking Etiquette-weigh in'

"Amen. But some landlords don't let people bring bikes up in elevators or hallways, or require the use of bike rooms (lots of condos have such rules). "

Nov 15, 2012

Anne Alt replied to Barbra Mann's discussion 'Apartment Parking Etiquette-weigh in'

"Too many friends have had their bikes stolen from apartment/condo basements. When I was still living in an apartment, I kept my bikes in the dining room."

Nov 15, 2012

Bill Savage replied to Barbra Mann's discussion 'Apartment Parking Etiquette-weigh in'

"Always best to talk with your neighbors. If there is a common area in the basement or a garage where bikes will be locked, perhaps assign spaces (and ALWAYS lock the bike TO SOMETHING permanent and unmovable; a bike with its wheels locked to…"

Nov 15, 2012

Alkaline replied to Barbra Mann's discussion 'Apartment Parking Etiquette-weigh in'

"I just keep my bike inside because I have read too many times about bikes getting stolen from apartments - other tenants either do the same or lock the bikes to the support structures in our basement."

Nov 15, 2012

clp replied to Barbra Mann's discussion 'Apartment Parking Etiquette-weigh in'

"As a landlord, I find many tenants abandon bikes and other possessions when they move. And the abandoned bikes tend to accumulate in the best, most convenient basement locations. So I place a dated sticker on all bikes once a year. The…"

Nov 15, 2012

Barbra Mann posted a discussion

Apartment Parking Etiquette-weigh in

Didn't see a discussion like this. So what is the etiquette for basement/hallway spaces as well as gate spots? What have you experienced? What worked/didn't? Any casualties? How should landlords be expected to be responsible for helping with the sharing of indoor spaces or outdoor gate spots? Best ways to communicate with neighbors/worst ways/other experiences? I'm so curious what others' experiences are like!See More

Nov 14, 2012

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Barbra Mann replied to Sarah D. 1-3.3's discussion 'Cyclists of Chicago, please...'

"And if you're REAL cool you make a friendly noise...on your left or a bell or even whistle a tune. C'mon Chicago cool up your game!"

Nov 14, 2012

Barbra Mann replied to Sarah D. 1-3.3's discussion 'Cyclists of Chicago, please...'

"Just let someone know you are behind them they'll move to the right. A bell or an 'on your left' would be so cool. Yet is so rare. It's worth slowing down and pausing for a sec while the slow one in front…"

Nov 14, 2012

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What I ride:: Cruiser

The kind of riding I do:: Exercise, Commuting, Around Town, Other

About me:: I skate...and bike...

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At 5:55pm on February 25, 2012, Ash L. said…: You too! Great event. Hope to see you there again on the 9th.

At 9:12pm on March 29, 2011, Kevin C said…: I thoroughly enjoyed your lame story. Anytime.

At 1:38am on August 27, 2010, Samuel Rivera said…: BARBA!!! Thanks for the comment! ill be on the September MAss! i promise! also the knee will get better but thanks again!

At 4:16pm on August 2, 2010, Joe Sak said…: Why is your name different on facebook!

At 9:28am on July 22, 2010, BalloonBiker said…: Hey Barbra! Just wanted to say that you are doing a great job with staying positive about Critical Mass. I know that it must really suck to have someone being so negative about something you've worked hard to create. Especially since they aren't offering a counter suggestion. I have a good feeling about the ride and am looking forward to being upfront with you. Hopefully we can get a few more in the front with us and have our own party. You are awesome!

At 1:30pm on July 19, 2010, susan said…: Found you! Your here

At 11:12am on July 19, 2010, Sarah Urbansky said…: Hey, fancy meeting you here! The next ride I'm doing is the Peirogi ride. You coming? :)

At 11:29pm on July 12, 2010, BalloonBiker said…: Good to see you! This is the site I was trying to remember the name of:

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/

It's good for getting a quick and dirty outline of a potential route.

At 8:05pm on June 28, 2010, Spencer "Thunderball" Thayer! said…: Sup!

At 12:15pm on June 28, 2010, BalloonBiker said…: Thanks for being willing to step up and help out with the mass. So many people aren't willing to do anything more than just complain. The big thing that I can suggest is have a friend with you if you're at the front. It's kind of boring. I may be at the July ride, but I haven't finalized my plans (I'm going on a week long bike ride that week and haven't decided on when I'll leave).

Hopefully the meeting will result in a group of people who try to make the ride a success.

Looking forward to meeting you!