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Blue City Cycles
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Break The Gridlock
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I can't get enough of Pi…
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The Derailleur
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Bike Builders
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Lee Diamond's Discussions
Ride to Leo's Coney Island Grand Opening 2/15
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Lee Diamond's Rides & Events
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Winter Bike Tour of West Town
February 27, 2010 from 1pm to 5pm – Humboldt Park
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I can't get enough of Pierogi John Ride
July 24, 2010 from 9am to 2pm – Daley Plaza
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Not to mention that if somebody only donated $5 and picked up one of the free balaclavas or scarves then they got one hell of a deal. I got one of the balaclavas at the film fest and it is awesome. I like it better than my fairly expensive silk bala…
Dude: the $ did not go to the volunteers.
They asked you for more than the $5. You said no. Hardly a traumatic experience. I know of no other bike show/swap/event that collects less.
Why let this sully an outstanding event?
Just chiming in here on the $$ issue. Just to add to Willow's comments, lots of folks put countless hours and $$$ into projects like making/distributing balaclavas. All done with love and generosity. BW is a grassroots effort w/o a formal organizati…
Ok willow, i think we're just misunderstanding each other. I'm not trying to start rumors.
When you wrote that when I'm being asked for a donation, i need to think about all the time and money that volunteers put into their organization, i thought…
I don't see what's so funny. To pay a volunteer, for a reason other than reimbursement, would sort of negate the whole concept of volunteering.
when i walked up to the donation table, i was asked how much i could donate. i pulled the cash out of my pocket which contained a few $100 bills...and the gentleman next to Lauren said...jokingly..or how bout that $100. again...jokingly...to which i…
Thanks again to all the volunteers, vendors and participants...fantastic day! Active Trans was honored to be involved (we also signed up 18 members!).
Thanks especially to Howard Kaplan, Lee Diamond, Kevin Monaghan and Mario Perez, my co-organizers…
I picked up a few great items; randonneur style rear rack, shimano 600 levers, and thought the event was pretty good.
At the check-in table the volunteers asked if we would consider donating any additional money to support Bike Winter. I understand…
I agree : for an inaugrural event - I think it was a huge success. Especially given the crummy weather.
it was cozy and intimate and really cool too see all the folks and cool stuff (and great deals too).
well done everyone...
Dan
Three cheers for everyone who helped make it happen! Thanks again, Howard.
I feel like Donald Sutherland all of a sudden........point........other worldly scream!
Uh. It satisfies my knowledge, but I think I will skip the ride/opening/temptation (not).
Now if they have NotDogs, let me know and I might be in.
Cheers! - Lee
Winter Bike Tour of West Town at Humboldt Park
February 27, 2010 from 1pm to 5pm
West Town, Community Area #24 is a mere 3 miles from Chicago's Loop. Join Bike Winter and Big Shoulders Realty for a 17 winter bike ride around the neighborhoods of Wicker Park, Bucktown, Ukrainian Village, East Village, River West, Noble Square a…
Three cheers for Howard! It turned out well, and attendance was amazing. Being able to walk right across the hall for a beer and a bite was excellent. Thanks for putting together a great event!
Good time, good folks, well run, fun and -for me at least- reasonably profitable. Thank you to all concerned! Glad i got to meet some of my fellow CLinkers in person.
Next year? Let's go!
Brian,
Why would a Detroit fixture be named after a New York City fixture, and how does that figure into Chicago?
Good time, loved that there was beer/food available.
Primitive Don, one of your fellow Dons (Don Sorsa) has kindly shared his photos of the event. you can find them here.
Profile Information
- What I ride:
- Road, Fixed Gear
- The kind of riding I do:
- Recreational, Exercise, Commuting, Around Town, My job involves biking, My business involves biking
- About me:
- I am a 38 year-old cyclist that has been bicycling since I can remember. I am a transplant to the Chicago area and have been in the city for a little over a decade. I have been hosting monthly bike tours of different Chicago neighborhoods since March of 2008. You can see more about them here:
http://www.bigshouldersrealty.com/things/tours.php
It is related to my company, Big Shoulders Realty, because we also like to do showings on our bikes. Basically, I want to promote bicycling and Chicago architecture loving. I also am a musician, a mortgage banker, a father, husband, carpenter and am trying to build an army of rebuilt steel bicycles this winter so that next year noone can use "I don't have a bike" as an excuse for not biking on our tours or showings.
- My other websites (myspace, facebook, blogs, etc.):
- http://www.plugandplague.com
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Comment Wall (32 comments)
- At 6:09pm on December 16, 2009,
Ian said… - Lee, things are good. I hope to make it out this Sat., and may be driving (time constraints on the evening) from Bucktown?WP nbrhd. If anyone needs a ride (with or without their bike) please put him/her/them in touch with me.
- At 8:44am on December 3, 2009,
notoriousDUG said… - I figured that group was a good place for it...
Something about that guy annoys me.
- At 12:07am on November 29, 2009,
Andrew Bedno said… - Lee, you set the bar. Your preparedness is perfect and your tours worth paying for.
- At 3:38pm on November 25, 2009,
Michael M said… - All of the homes (except 1 or 2) S. Millard between Ogden and 16th have Romanesque pillars on their porches and almost all have extensive carved and/or molded decorations on their greystone fronts. I've seen similar homes here and there in Lawndale and other parts of the South side, but I haven't noticed so many very similar homes in a two block stretch anywhere else on the south side.
- At 4:54pm on September 7, 2009,
Natalie said… - Hi, Lee! I didn't even see your wall post till now. Thanks for saying hey. Jerry has been limiting his cycling distances since he was hobbled by chronic tendinitis in his hamstring, and I've been racing this summer, so we haven't had time to get to any of the neighborhood tours. Ironically enough, once the weather gets crappy we'll probably start getting out more on organized rides.
- At 7:29pm on August 30, 2009,
Rachel said… - http://www.thechainlink.org/photo/albums/lincoln-square-tour-083009
- At 11:23pm on August 10, 2009,
Brian Kennedy said… - Yes, I was in Detroit last weekend. I would have gotten a lot more pictures of houses if not for the rain on Saturday. Ruined almost an entire day of biking. I don't think there is much that can be done with the trailer but I would feel better having a second opinion. I'll be happy to swing by the office pretty much anytime this week. Give me a time and I should be able to make it or we can discuss on Lincoln Square RR2.
- At 7:28am on August 9, 2009,
Calvin said… - Thanks for the note, Lee. Hello from Washburn, WI. Take care and I hope to see you soon.
- At 11:51am on July 11, 2009,
niconico said… - you got ins at pitchfork?? i'm dying to see the flaming lips that sunday.
- At 7:17am on July 7, 2009,
Brian Kennedy said…
- I see now that I have used an oft ignored resource of my own called "initiative" that the festival is July 17-19. I plan on doing Milwaukee 2.0 on Saturday the 18th. I'm free after 12:30 PM on Friday and can also help on Sunday. Let me know.
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