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Chicago Bike Winter Fashion Show Friday, March 15, 2013, 6:00pm until 11:45pm C Haus, 1617 N. Drake AvenueThe closing party for the 16th Chicago Bike Winter Art Show will be hosted by C Haus, a new exhibition/event space located in Humboldt Park. C Haus is the perfect venue for the Bike Winter Fashion Show. We are stoked Rapid Transit Cycleshop & Friends* are producing the fashion show again for the 4th year in a row, and we will provide space for local designers to sell bike fashion and…See More

Please join us at the next Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Council meeting. The agenda usually contains news and updates from CDOT staff members, and an opportunity for questions and input from the public. What: Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Council (MBAC) MeetingWhen: Wednesday, March 13, 2013, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Where: City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle Street, Room 1103See More

We're expecting thousands of people at the Chicago Bike Swap on Saturday, March 9, 2013.The new space at UIC’s Physical Education Building in the West Loop is even bigger than last year’s, and will feature vendors, presentations and entertainment.Leave a bike you want to sell and your cell phone number at the bike corral. We’ll call you when someone’s ready to buy, while you check out the rest of the event.There will be bike safety activities for kids, presentations on bike advocacy and chances…See More

Brandon Bernier was a good friend to many of us as well as the Chicago cycling community.  He tragically passed away on January 21st after a car accident.  He was active with a few group rides including FBC, Midnight Marauders, and Point 83.  Please help us remember him as we hit a few of his favorite spots in the city.It will Start at Ceres Cafe 141 W. Jackson Blvd at 7pm. And it will end at Diversey Harbor. There will be stops in between, we are trying to keep a balance between indoor stops…See More

Hey y'all. Delurking with meager expectations and secret hopes. My beloved Speedster was stolen last night (1/28) between about 5 PM and 7:30 PM in front of UIC's College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs Hall, 412 S. Peoria, within sight of the UIC Halsted CTA Stop and many other bikes on racks. She straight up vanished, lock and all, and as I was inside at a meeting I have no idea what happened. Kryptonite Series 1 lock to front wheel and frame. The frame is covered in stickers and has…See More

Spend your Saturday with hundreds of other cyclists from across Chicagoland at the Chicago Bike Swap!Shop for parts for your bikes, great gear or stop by our bike corral, to get a new bike or “swap” your old one (for $5/bike)!  We’ll also have great informative presentations, bike games, delicious lunch for sale and hot coffee.Admission is $5 at the door for Active Trans members, $10 for non-members.  No need to purchase tickets in…See More

Chicago's bike community never ceases to amaze us with their unbridled creativity and dedication to all season cycling. Bike Winter's 15th Anniversary Art Show looks to be fittingly awesome, join us at the opening party to mingle and get a chance to add your input on the city's bike plan. Design Charrette Chicago Streets for Cycling Plan 2020 The Bike Winter Art Show will be one of the last opportunities to provide city planners with valuable public input on which side streets are selected to…See More

Join us for the 2nd Annual Bike the 25th Ward. We will be taking a leisurely 5 mile ride through the diverse neighborhoods of the 25th Ward - Pilsen, Chinatown, Little Italy and University Village. Registration at 9:30am, 10:00am ride kicks off! There will be fruit and Mexican hot chocolate served, too.

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