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Katie 4.0 mi and Melissa are now friends

Mar 15

Katie 4.0 mi might attend Andrew Bedno's event

Chicago Critical Mass at Daley Plaza

March 29, 2013 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.Lakecomers use http://MassUp.us or text WHERE to u@massup.us to catchup.See More

Mar 5

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Katie 4.0 mi is attending Active Transportation Alliance's event

Chicago Bike Swap 2013 at UIC Physical Education Building

March 9, 2013 from 10am to 5pm

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

Mar 5

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Katie 4.0 mi replied to notoriousDUG's discussion 'Pets of Chainlink'

"Stampy has already made an appearance but I made an impulse purchase last week that I thought was worth sharing - the Timbuk2 Muttmover dog backpack. I don't know if he loves it but he doesn't try to escape and he doesn't whine or…"

Mar 1

Katie 4.0 mi replied to in it to win it 8.0 mi's discussion 'I rode today. Did you?'

"Yeah, the bike lanes on Armitage were really messy. And Cortland was covered in about a foot of what I was hoping was water, but it was actually probably sewer water...unfortunately I noticed the guys cleaning it up in Tyvek suits after I was midway…"

Feb 5

Katie 4.0 mi replied to jolondon30's discussion 'This Guy Wins "Bike as Transportation Vehicle of the Year Award" Hands Down..'

"Ha! I've definitely seen that guy before and was impressed with his haul!"

Jan 23

Katie 4.0 mi replied to notoriousDUG's discussion 'Pets of Chainlink'

"This is my dog Stampy. I'm not usually a little dog person but he was up for adoption at PetSmart and when he wagged his little stump tail he melted my heart. He is so cute he does not seem real. "

Jan 23

Katie 4.0 mi is attending John Greenfield's event

Streetsblog Chicago Launch Party at Revolution Brewing, 2nd floor Brewer's Lounge

January 24, 2013 from 6pm to 9pm

Steven Vance and I from Grid Chicago have been tapped by Streetsblog to write Streetsblog Chicago, a new daily transportation news website covering local and national sustainable transportation and public space issues. The new website goes live on Tuesday, January 22. Grid Chicago will become dormant but remain online as an archive. We're confident that Streetsblog Chicago, a bit more…See More

Jan 21

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Katie 4.0 mi replied to Bill Savage's discussion '2013 Winter Biking: What I Learned Today'

"Yep - it's a knit band with two "pockets" that slip over the helmet straps. Sadly I can't take credit for the design. Definitely adds warmth and blocks the wind! "

Jan 15

Katie 4.0 mi replied to Bill Savage's discussion '2013 Winter Biking: What I Learned Today'

"Bike earmuffs are a girl's best friend :)."

Jan 15

Katie 4.0 mi and Manny FU...Really!? are now friends

Jan 9

Katie 4.0 mi replied to TehDoak's discussion 'A 2000+ Mile review of the Torker Interurban'

"I also rode the North Shore on a Torker Interurban (a mixte) :). I put about 1750 on the one I bought last summer and I've been really happy with it for the price and my regular commuting needs. I'd, of course, like to upgrade for longer…"

Jan 9

Katie 4.0 mi updated their profile

Jan 6

Katie 4.0 mi replied to Bill Savage's discussion '2013 Winter Biking: What I Learned Today'

"I love riding in winter - it makes me feel bad ass and like I'm defeating the cold/urge to hibernate until spring. Also, I've learned the hard way too many times to always stuff my pockets full of kleenex ;)."

Jan 5

Katie 4.0 mi replied to h' 1.0's discussion 'Hey you.... out there in the cold.... are you on Chainlink?'

"Is it bad I'm usually too in my own head to notice? I see a few other bikers every morning but no idea if they're randoms or regulars. You'll find me on Armitage/Courtland between Western and the Lakefront. Sometimes wearing a…"

Jan 5

Katie 4.0 mi joined vxla's group