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What would you like to see in a South Side bike shop?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Mar 18, 2009.

 

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olloyd1 replied to David 4.0's discussion 'Yuba Mundo cargo bike and Xtracycle Hooptie'
"A little bird told me that Yuba might be coming out with something soon.  Or those things can always be made or modified."
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Gather for a candlelight vigil to honor Neill Townsend, the cyclist struck and killed this morning at Oak/Wells.News item/discussion.FB event.First Friday Ride will be stopping at the crash site for a moment of…See More
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Up and running

I think they like us . . .

Posted on April 5, 2009 at 9:43pm — 1 Comment

3201 S Halsted

We signed the lease for a store at 3201 S. Halsted Yesterday. Blue City Cycles will be up and running by April. Mark my words this will kinda nifty.

Posted on January 28, 2009 at 11:42am

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At 12:22am on March 1, 2010, T.J. said…
great to see small wheel representers!!
At 8:59am on December 30, 2009, ERP said…
hey owen did you ever get that email about the special handlebars for Mark? if not let me know and I might still have his email for you
At 9:13pm on July 15, 2009, Lisa C said…
still up for a group ride - i did not make an attemp to show for a ride tonight since there was no responses (also there was death in my family so preparing to leave town) but i would really like to get a group ride together at some point - please respond to let me know if you guys are already up to something or would still like to put something together
At 5:35pm on February 7, 2009, T.C. O'Rourke said…
Cool photos, I will stop by soon!
At 11:30pm on January 22, 2009, Salvo Lutzery said…
Hey Owen, did you come out with anything interesting at the swap meet. Not enough rummage bins for my taste. But my hands were nice and greasy when I left, so that is something at least.
At 5:36pm on January 20, 2009, T.C. O'Rourke said…
He'll save children...

...but not the British children.
At 11:35am on January 20, 2009, Jim Freeman said…
G'day
At 1:13pm on January 13, 2009, Alan Lloyd said…
OK, done!
 
 
 

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