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Ragbrai anyone?
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I'm planning to jump into the deep end and ride all week this year and would like to find people who are gonna ride and see if there is a chance at a chainlink team/group ride. Type amungst…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Julie Hochstadter Jan 24, 2011.

Thanks for your support
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To those of you who voiced your support for my trailer radio  on tonight's Mass ride, I thank you.Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by h' 1.0 Nov 27, 2010.

Bamboo bicycles may be winners

SANTA CRUZ, CA -- A small-scale factory that machines bamboo into bicycle framesin Lusaka, Zambia, is among finalists this month in a…Continue

Started Nov 3, 2010

 

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Bikes on Michigan Ave Obama's election eve.
Nov 6, 2012
John Sirovatka replied to Steve: 5-7mi's discussion 'Bicycle Movies'
"LOVED this film. Like Socrates some things never change "
Apr 21, 2012
John Sirovatka replied to Len Krietz's discussion 'Out of Chicago Area Organized Rides'
"I like Dairyland Dare: www.dairylanddare.com 8/11/2012. great crowd, crazy hills, sweetest swag bag, and beer at the end."
Mar 9, 2012
John Sirovatka replied to Julie Hochstadter's discussion 'You Know You Are A Cyclist When.....'
"When this video is you explaining your behavior http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47cGzu6-q40"
Feb 27, 2012
John Sirovatka replied to Meg Matthews's discussion 'Bike Winter newbie thread'
"My favorite finger solution is a pair of neoprene gloves. A buddy of mine wears kayaking gloves. Mine were marketed to waterfowl hunters."
Nov 24, 2011
John Sirovatka replied to Melanie K's discussion 'Does Customer Service Exist Any More?'
"Does Customer service exist? Yes. See Boulevard Bikes. I too have had less than wonderful experiences at Village and won't shop there any longer."
Oct 19, 2011
John Sirovatka and Julie Hochstadter are now friends
Oct 6, 2011
John Sirovatka replied to your duncle's discussion 'A note from a bike messenger to all you commuters'
"Go ahead and pretend you are invisible. Just put a blinkie light on while your at it fer chrissakes."
Oct 6, 2011
John Sirovatka replied to Alice's discussion 'Indoor trainer recommendations?'
"I don't know what your budget is like but look into a computrainer from racermate. Alternatively, you could go to a multi-rider location for 'group rides' on your bike with their trainers. Cool stuff. I gave my other trainer…"
Sep 28, 2011
John Sirovatka replied to Gopher Biker's discussion 'New Bike Shop'
"Are we zoning enforcement, entrepreneurial police or cyclists? Let the city deal with their licencing and zoning. IF there is a shop worth patronizing, Adam Smith's "Invisible Hand" of economics will let…"
Aug 11, 2011
John Sirovatka is attending Bikefreeek's event
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Tour de Fat at Palmer Square

July 16, 2011 from 9am to 4pm
Yes folks, the Tour de Fat will once again be meandering and pandering through 13 U.S. cities spreading the good word about the positive societal offerings of the bicycle. Along with our exceptional ability to roust a city’s inner-cyclist, in 2011 we hope to drive our message even deeper by bringing you the biggest, most enjoyable traveling bike festival that we know of. The Ride begins at 10 am at Palmer Square, but be there early to register.Stay and enjoy the fun after the ride with music…See More
Jul 13, 2011
John Sirovatka might attend Julie Hochstadter's event
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Chicago Area Pre-Ragbrai Get Together at tbd, either the beach or someones house

June 26, 2011 from 1pm to 6:30pm
All Chicago and suburban RAGBRAI past and present riders invited! 2-5 PM or later if we are having fun :))Potluck, BBQ, hang out, ask questions, get to know other riders doing RAGBRAI. There is a good suggestion to wear your team jersey if you have one so we can all recognize each other in Iowa amidst the thousands of other cyclists from around the country. Check out Ragbrai Chainlink group and discussion on…See More
Jun 2, 2011
John Sirovatka is attending Kelly's event
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Apple Cider Century at Three Oaks Michigan

September 25, 2011 all day
Apple Cider Century (ACC) is an annual one-day 15, 25, 37, 50, 62, 75 or 100 mile bicycle tour of the orchards, forests, and wine country in and around Three Oaks, Michigan.Since 1974, it has become the Midwest's largest one-day century event with 5,500 cyclists participating in 2010.Come celebrate 38 years of touring!See More
Jun 2, 2011
John Sirovatka replied to Julie Hochstadter's discussion 'Chicago Region Pre-Ragbrai Get Together - Sunday, June 26th' in the group RAGBRAI
"I'd like to attend if it is later in the day. I'm riding the MS150 in DeKalb earlier that day and will need time to get back into the city."
Jun 2, 2011
John Sirovatka commented on Mark Trulock's group 'RAGBRAI'
"And I thought I'd never win a lottery, but then came the email"
May 1, 2011
John Sirovatka replied to Chucko's discussion 'Component Security Question'
"McMaster Carr has all sorts of tamper resistant screws and do-dads."
Apr 13, 2011

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What I ride:
Road, Mountain, Track
The kind of riding I do:
Exercise, Commuting, Distance

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