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The Wrigley Field Road Tour is an annual 100-mile charity bike ride led by Chicago Cubs Board Member, Todd Ricketts, and SRAM Executive Vice President, F.K. Day, to benefit the global work of World Bicycle Relief and the local work of Chicago Cubs Charities.Like…See More

For those who haven’t experienced Tour de Fat, it is a thrilling rite of passage that includes an unparalleled costumed bicycle parade, New Belgium beer, eccentric entertainment, local food, unusual bike contests and much more. The free event, which raises money for local nonprofits through beer and merchandise purchases, will soon exceed the $2 million mark for total funds raised. Chicago's Tour De Fat benefits West Town Bikes and we are currently signing up volunteers and offering a 2013 Tour…See More

Schubas' Bike Bash is presented in partnership with... The Chainlink //Active Trans // Working Bikes // Revolution Brewing // The Bike Lane // On The Route // …See 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

A Letter from Santa Ho, f****** ho, ho, Merry f$%^&*#@ Christmas. Yeah, yeah, yeah, Santa's heard it all before. "Santa! Santa! I want stuff! Give me more STUFF!" I tell ya what, all that thankless consumerism is really starting to give old Santa a rash. You all seem to think that Santa exists for no other reason than to bust his ass every Christmas just so you can get the latest bit of tawdry crap you saw on your teevee last night. Christ! Well, when it comes down to it, Santa will…See More

This is a joint ride between the Chicago Cycling Club and the new south side cycling club called The Pioneers led by Olatunji Oboi Reed. We will follow the route taken by the August Critical Mass, stop for lunch somewhere in Hyde Park and explore Northerly Island on the way back north.  21.0 miles total Pace 10-14 mph See More

 Last year's halloween party saw over 250 spooky cyclists.  This year's party is a fundraiser for The Chainlink and Working Bikes Cooperative.  The Chainlink is launching a premier tune up campaignto raise funds and re-vamp the…See More

Gather for a memorial for Neill Townsend and Clint Miceli during the morning rush Friday, October 19. We will meet from 8-8:30 am at the northwest corner of Wells and Oak Streets. The memorial will last from 8-8:30. Afterward, we will continue on a silent ride to the Loop in tribute to Neill and Clint.See More

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.See More