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Chris B
  • 41, Male
  • Chicago, IL
  • United States
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Chris B's Discussions

Can't pop a wheelie? Audi has the answer

Finally those of us who can't do bmx tricks will have a bike to do them for us:…Continue

Started May 17, 2012

Of course the day I don't have my camera
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Just about 10 minutes ago, on the final 3 blocks of my commute riding east on Wacker along the river I almost get hit and have no helmet cam.I have been taking the LFP all summer, but was not sure…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Scotto 6.8 Dec 2, 2011.

another cupcake ride
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Just found out there is a cupcake ride saturday, I remember last year I found out about the cupcake ride the very last week. This looks like it's organized by someone else.Anyway last year was fun,…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by James BlackHeron Jun 28, 2011.

Soldier Ride this saturday

Just wondering if anyone else is going to participate in the Soldier Ride this Saturday June 4 which is a ride benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project. It is way out past the Fox River near Elburn so…Continue

Started Jun 2, 2011

 

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Latest Activity

Chris B replied to Michael B's discussion '$20 disposable bike?'
"It depends on if the locks are cardboard as well. "
Oct 15, 2012
Chris B replied to Bill Savage's discussion 'Offered without comment: New York Times today on women cyclists'
"in case you haven't seen this ellen, it is great: http://youtu.be/eCyw3prIWhc"
Oct 15, 2012
Chris B replied to J M's discussion 'Sacrificing future Bikes Lanes for Anti-Dooring Campaign from the City'
"It could also be in reverse type on the front. "
Oct 10, 2012
Chris B might attend Kristine Schumann's event
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Christian Vande Velde & Tyler Farrar Appearance at The Garmin Store

October 11, 2012 from 5pm to 7pm
Join us for a special evening with Team Garmin's Christian Vande Velde & Tyler Farrar.  You can pick-up a limited edition Team Garmin poster!  Also, buy a Garmin Edge between Oct. 1 - 14 and get Racing Through the Dark by David Millar FREE.  Q&A Session begins at 5:00.  Autographs from 5:30-7 p.m.See More
Oct 9, 2012
Chris B might attend John Lankford's event
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Chicago Meets Copenhagen with Alderman Osterman and Pawar at Swedish American Museum

October 4, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm
UPDATED Sept. 27: Due to the overwhelming interest in this event, we are moving the slideshow presentation down the block to the Swedish American Museum to ensure everyone can see the slideshow, and we'll walk to the Hopleaf afterwards for socializing! Details updated below.Park your bike at the Hopleaf's brand new bike corral and join Active Trans, Ald. Harry Osterman (48th Ward) and Ald. Ameya Pawar (47th Ward) for a very special evening to celebrate an exciting year for biking in Chicago.…See More
Oct 2, 2012
Chris B replied to Kara B's discussion 'is biking to work making you a happier person, or an angrier one?'
"I am happier when riding on the path in the spring, fall, and most of winter, when there are few people out. sometimes I'm angry when I arrive since in the last few blocks before home I ride on streets. However, my wife has noticed a big…"
Sep 28, 2012
Chris B replied to Kevin C's discussion 'What this Forum is missing is a Good Old Fashioned Helmet Debate'
"I just lost my helmet. I had it yesterday morning, and when I left work it was gone. I have no clue where it is, but I figure it must be in the building somewhere. I read that Boston is adding a "helmet-share" to their bike share, where…"
Aug 9, 2012
Chris B replied to h' 1.0's discussion 'Distracted Walking- What to do about Protecting Pedestrians from Injury'
"I guess the only way would be to have some functions turn off if the accelerometer detects movement. Though this would have to be turned off for people who are passengers in cars or trains, rendering it useless."
Aug 8, 2012
Chris B replied to Adam Herstein (5.5 mi)'s discussion 'Conversation with a Bike Lane Blocker'
"I think you handled it pretty well. Sure you can't talk to everyone, but as you say, he rolled his window down. Not getting angry, and pointing out it is irrelevant what other people do, and saying have a nice day is great. Maybe pointing out…"
Aug 7, 2012
Chris B replied to Dan Dorfman's discussion '"Historic" Webster Street?"Historic" Webster Street?'
"I know they just had some fest where you went around walking looking at people's gardens. I went to that and felt very English and proper. (except for the blocks where there were lots of Depaul students renting, which was very loud with tons of…"
Jul 27, 2012
Chris B replied to Matt Roben's discussion 'Designing bike rack space in condo building'
"Im putting a proposal together for our condo bike room too which is overcrowded. Both my condo bike room and office bike room have these old time types (at work they actually mounted this on the…"
Jul 26, 2012
Chris B replied to h' 1.0's discussion 'Trib Opinion Piece: "Crazed Cyclists Run Rampant"'
"I was disappointing, I thought Crazed Cyclists Run Rampant was going to be a sexy exploitation movie."
Jul 20, 2012
Chris B replied to spencewine's discussion 'NYTimes: Cyclist rely on cameras to provide evidence in accidents'
Jul 20, 2012
Chris B replied to Serge Lubomudrov's discussion 'From France, with bikes'
"Not only are they spam, but they obviously employed Serge to trick us all into looking at their profiles! :)"
Jul 20, 2012
Chris B commented on Julie Hochstadter's event 'Chainlink Bar Night - Dogs Who Bike'
"We have 2 dogs, but no bike carrier, so I may have to drive them *gasp*. One is nice and well mannered, the bigger one less so. So maybe i'll end up only bringing the good one :) (I can't imagine the fight I'd go through to get them…"
Jul 16, 2012
Chris B is attending Julie Hochstadter's event
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Chainlink Bar Night - Dogs Who Bike at Archies

July 19, 2012 from 7pm to 11:45pm
Come out to meet other Chainlinkers and talk bikes! Bring your dogs as well. Jukebox, free pool, board games and menus for delivery. Chainlink Bar Night happens every third Thursday of the month.See More
Jul 16, 2012

Profile Information

What I ride:
Mountain
The kind of riding I do:
Commuting
About me:
I have the BEST girlfriend EVER!
She's crazy about me, my dog, my bike and wrote this when I was out at a Chainlink event : )
My other websites (myspace, facebook, blogs, etc.):
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profile&id=1203282337

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