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This is a meeting for the Memorial Day weekend ride sponsoring the Wounded Warrior Project.  The policy is no show, no go - you need to meet with the group to make the tour happen.  Mainly this is to resolve logistics and route variations we would like to discuss.See More

Hey Folks!  Yet again and in this ride's fifth year, we are going to get our wheels rolling for a three day tour through Wisconsin.  This time, however, I have finally accomplished a crucial goal by connecting with the Wounded Warrior Project and we're set to ride for our nation's soldiers.  It's a 175 mile ride with two camping stops along the way.   Camping fees and a donation towards "Wounded Warriors" are required.   Riders…See More

Come out of your winter hibernation, and kickoff the Spring Riding season with Heritage Bicycles General Store and the American Lung Association. We will be hosting a Bikes and Brew night Wednesday, April 10th at 6:00pm at Heritage (2959 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL). We'll start the evening with a short bike ride followed by some brews. Free of charge!What if it rains, you ask? No problem! We'll skip the Ride, and just tast the delicious brews. Please RSVP to Heidi at…See More

Come out to meet other Chainlinkers and talk bikes! Bring your dogs as well. Jukebox, free pool, board games and menus for delivery. Chainlink Bar Night happens every third Thursday of the month.(Note Critical Lass will be stopping by so boys, when the ladies leave you can't join them!)See More

Enjoy "Southern reconstruction" comfort food & bar plus a 15% discount on dinner for the working cyclist.  Our friends at Wishbone are offering The Chainlink some munchies and drink specials: $4-5 beers and $5 glasses of red and white wines.  Map Come pick up the swag you claimed in the campaign to Tune-up The Chainlink.  RSVP here and we will bring your…See More

Come join us this month for FFR's one year anniversary!!Meet at Save-More Lounge and have some drinks and good conversation before we embark on a fun ride. Please note that Save-More Lounge doesn't really have a sign so it's right across the street to the west from the CVS.See you there!!See More

We are excited to announce the new date and venue for The Chainlink's Halloween 2.0 party! We will be celebrating at Revolution's Tap Room, the "Kedzie Avenue Brewery" at 3340 North Kedzie. FREE INDOOR BIKE PARKING! The raffle prizes will be flowing, along with many of Revolution's famous craft beers including their Iron Fist Pale Ale, Anti-Hero IPA, Bottom Up Wit and more! Once again, you can swing by after Critical Mass ride and continue the celebration indoors! This is a fundraiser for The…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

Join British Bicycles of Chicago to celebrate the 407th anniversary of the foiling of the Gunpowder Plot.  How?  By spiffing ourselves up, riding our bikes and having a bonfire.We will meander from Roscoe Village to Bridgeport,  pausing at Happy Village and Skylark to refresh ourselves and chat. The ride will be capped off with a roaring bonfire at Bubbly Dynamics, thanks to…See More