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Karolyn
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  • Chicago, IL
  • United States
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Karolyn might attend Jana Kinsman's event
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Bike a Bee Fundraiser at Some Office

April 26, 2013 from 5pm to 11:45pm
Bike a Bee places honeybee hives with community gardens and urban farms all over chicago and visits them by bicycle. We haul all of our empty hive equipment and even live bees by bicycle. Last year we had a kickstarter that helped us cover the cost of equipment, but this year we don't have much. SO we're having a…See More
Apr 23
Karolyn updated their profile
Jun 8, 2012
Karolyn might attend Andrew Bedno's event
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World Naked Bike Ride - Chicago at TBA

June 9, 2012 from 6pm to 11:30pm
World Naked Bike Ride (#9! since 2004). Yearly. Gathering and body painting before 6p, departs before sunset. Massive bike and skate event celebrating the end of the oil era, and promoting positive body image. Held globally with dozens of cities participating, and Chicago routinely setting U.S. turnout records. This is a bare-as-you-dare event with outfits ranging from body paint to fanciful costumes to beach-wear. Chicago's past rides rallied many hundreds of cyclists and numerous skaters…See More
Jun 8, 2012
Karolyn might attend Joe Sak's event
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Bike Wash THIRD YEAR Opening Day! at S&Gs at Lincoln & Wellington

May 19, 2012 from 11am to 4pm
Hi!It's time, once again, for the Chainlink Summer Bike Washes!We'll be opening on May 19 and raising money for CPS classrooms through the donorschoose.org site. We really care about education, and we like to help teachers with very small (and usually out-of-pocket) budgets who sincerely want to provide a superb learning experience for their kids. The classrooms and projects we pick will be posted after the event!100% of donations are given directly to charity, and all expenses are paid…See More
Apr 30, 2012
Karolyn commented on John's event '3rd Annual Bonfire Tweed Ride'
"Wow, you all sure are nice.I'll do my best. And I adore tweed. Gosh...Okay, hope to work like Cinderella so that I can go to the ball. If not, would love to catch you all at another event. Thanks! K. "
Nov 5, 2011
Karolyn commented on John's event '3rd Annual Bonfire Tweed Ride'
"I wonder if there is any way we can get an address for the actual bonfire, if we may not be able to hop on the ride?Or to be able to meet at a stopping point (if there is such a point), somewhere along the way?Unfortunately, I have a lot of study to…"
Nov 5, 2011
Karolyn might attend John's event
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3rd Annual Bonfire Tweed Ride at Chicago, IL

November 5, 2011 from 2pm to 10pm
Cool weather sees many bikes put away until spring, but not ours.  Join British Bicycles of Chicago as we host the 2011 Bonfire Tweed Ride. The route will leisurely take us from the north to south sides, stopping to enjoy autumnal urban beauty while dusk approaches. Warm yourself by a cheery bonfire with friends to herald the onset of winter.Break out your flannel, corduroy, tweed or other autumn wear and join us.See More
Nov 5, 2011
Karolyn might attend Andrew Bedno's event
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Chicago Critical Mass at Daley Plaza

October 28, 2011 from 6pm to 11pm
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
Oct 28, 2011
Karolyn replied to kiltedcelt's discussion 'Signalling - an observation'
"Finger wiggles work, bubs. And if you were referring to my "disco arm", it's out and in, not up and down then out and in. Disco much?Not everything in life makes sense, but if it works, and it gets my point across, I'm doin'…"
Oct 11, 2011
Karolyn replied to kiltedcelt's discussion 'Signalling - an observation'
"Thanks Fran, it's a winner. Start by practicing the "disco arm" standing still and slowly progress to in-motion execution. It will change your life. K.   "
Oct 10, 2011
Karolyn replied to kiltedcelt's discussion 'Signalling - an observation'
"Kiltedcelt,   I agree with you, completely; this half-ass signaling cannot be seen by motorists. When I signal, the world knows! I put my arm straight out in the direction I plan on turning and either wag my finger like "naughty…"
Oct 9, 2011
Karolyn replied to Active Transportation Alliance's discussion 'New protected bike lanes announced - Elston, 18th'
"Rock and ROLLLLLLL!"
Sep 16, 2011
Karolyn is now a member of The Chainlink
Sep 15, 2011

Profile Information

What I ride:
Hybrid
The kind of riding I do:
Recreational, Exercise, Commuting, Distance, Around Town
About me:
I just moved to Chicago in August and am very interested in bike socials and groups and meeting people who love to ride as much as I do. This city is bike-friendly, and I am in heaven, as far as that goes. Thanks, Chicago! Oh -- and I love bikes coupled with picnics. Sigh....

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