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Bike To School Day
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So, apparently Bike to School Day is just around the corner, and Active Trans is offering support in the form of curriculum materials and mini clif bars.…Continue

Tags: kids, school, family

Started this discussion. Last reply by Elizabeth Apr 25.

Nice little NPR article pushing the benefits of biking...
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Julie Hochstadter Nov 4, 2011.

Bike glow lights on sale
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If anyone is interested in these lights, this is a pretty good deal for them:…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by jen Jan 25, 2012.

Internal Gear Hub 20" Kids' bike
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My kid will be ready for a 20" bike and some gears probably sometime in the next 18 months, and I'd really like to set him up with a 3-speed internal gear hub.  This looks awesome, but really…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by notoriousDUG Sep 26, 2011.

 

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Elizabeth might attend Maria Boustead's event
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Cyclofemme Mother's Day Ride at Cricket Hill

May 12, 2013 from 11am to 2pm
Po Campo is leading this leisurely Mother's Day ride along the lakefront. We'll start with mimosas & juice at Cricket Hill (Montrose & Lakefront) and continuing south to the free Spring Flower Show at Lincoln Park Conservatory. Please bring the whole family! I hope to persuade my own parents to come.See More
May 7
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Elizabeth commented on Todd Allen's group 'Kidical Mass'
"We have a route for tomorrow's Hyde Park Kidical Mass ride:  http://goo.gl/maps/lE44eCome on and out and join us!  It's very accessible from the lakefront trail, and tomorrow should be gorgeous.  We mass up between 10:30 and…"
Apr 27
Elizabeth commented on Elizabeth's event 'Hyde Park Kidical Mass April 2013'
"We have a route!   We'll ride about 3 miles through Hyde Park and Kenwood, and end in Kenwood Park, next to Shoesmith Elementary School.  http://goo.gl/maps/lE44e"
Apr 27
Elizabeth replied to Elizabeth's discussion 'Bike To School Day'
"I'm talking to our school's admins now to see what can be done (turns out there's another event already that day, which complicates things).  I'd be happy with just an announcement in the all-school bulletin.  I'd…"
Apr 25
Anika replied to Elizabeth's discussion 'Bike To School Day'
"I think it would be nice if our school did something given the relatively decent amount of parents and kids biking to school on a regular basis. But with school starting SO early, it's doubtful we could get the little ones on our bike train…"
Apr 24
Tony Adams 6.6 mi replied to Elizabeth's discussion 'Bike To School Day'
"Well, they get time on the front page if people respond and the post actually turns into a discussion. I'm hoping/assuming that the revised Chainlink won't suffer from the many flaws of its current vile horrendous nightmare of a platform:…"
Apr 24
Elizabeth replied to Elizabeth's discussion 'Bike To School Day'
"Anybody?  This forum is sufficiently active that new discussions don't get much time on the front page!"
Apr 24
Elizabeth posted a discussion

Bike To School Day

So, apparently Bike to School Day is just around the corner, and Active Trans is offering support in the form of curriculum materials and mini clif bars.http://www.activetrans.org/blog/eric-bjorlin/celebrate-bike-school-day-may-8Anyone know of a school putting on a event?  Interested in organizing your own and brainstorming ideas?See More
Apr 23
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Elizabeth replied to Julie Hochstadter's discussion 'Looking for a Front Seat for a 27 lb child'
"We loved the ibert too.  Can't wait until my youngest is old enough for it!"
Apr 23
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Hyde Park Kidical Mass April 2013 at Harold Washington Park Playlot

April 28, 2013 from 10:30am to 12pm
Join us next Sunday for Hyde Park Kidical Mass!  This is a slow, family-friendly, group bike ride, where kids can ride their own bikes or on their parents' bikes, and meet other kids and families that like to bike. It's fun to see all the different solutions that families use to get around on bikes! We'll ride 3-4 miles through Hyde Park and the surrounding neighborhoods. The ride typically lasts about an hour. Each month we start just outside the playlot at Harold Washington Park, and ride to…See More
Apr 23
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Elizabeth posted an event
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Hyde Park Kidical Mass April 2013 at Harold Washington Park Playlot

April 28, 2013 from 10:30am to 12pm
Join us next Sunday for Hyde Park Kidical Mass!  This is a slow, family-friendly, group bike ride, where kids can ride their own bikes or on their parents' bikes, and meet other kids and families that like to bike. It's fun to see all the different solutions that families use to get around on bikes! We'll ride 3-4 miles through Hyde Park and the surrounding neighborhoods. The ride typically lasts about an hour. Each month we start just outside the playlot at Harold Washington Park, and ride to…See More
Apr 23
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Elizabeth commented on Elizabeth's event 'Hyde Park Kidical Mass March 2013'
"We have a route, and quite a few people rsvp'd.  Come on out and join us!  http://goo.gl/maps/iHWIE"
Mar 30
Eduardo liked Elizabeth's event Hyde Park Kidical Mass March 2013
Mar 25
Elizabeth posted an event
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Hyde Park Kidical Mass March 2013 at Harold Washington Park Playlot

March 31, 2013 from 10:30am to 12pm
Join us next Sunday (Easter Sunday) for Hyde Park Kidical Mass!  This is a slow, family-friendly, group bike ride, where kids can ride their own bikes or on their parents' bikes, and meet other kids and families that like to bike. It's fun to see all the different solutions that families use to get around on bikes! We'll ride 3-4 miles through Hyde Park and the surrounding neighborhoods. The ride typically lasts about an hour. Each month we start just outside the playlot at Harold Washington…See More
Mar 24
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Elizabeth commented on Allen Wrench's group 'Cargo Bikes'
"Does anyone have a box bike (preferably already adapted for infant car seat use) that we could borrow / rent for about six months (March to September) ?  We have an xtracycle we love, but it's not a good solution for us for our new baby.…"
Jan 6
Elizabeth replied to Erin Vogel's discussion 'Looking to talk with Chicago college students who are still biking to campus in the winter'
"I think a lot of campuses have a "Office of Sustainability" or something similar that might help you find students interested in bike commuting.  http://sustainability.uchicago.edu/"
Dec 3, 2012

Profile Information

What I ride:
Cruiser
The kind of riding I do:
Recreational, Commuting
About me:
We bike commute along the lakeshore bike path, and do a lot of family biking.

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