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How far you've ridden in 2022

And where have you gone?  (At least I got in ahead of bobweiser)

Started by Bob Kastigar

104 Jan 3, 2023
Reply by bobweiser

Mobile mechanic needed, Medical District tomorrow!

So when I left work today I found my brake cable cut through.  Can anyone recommend a mobile mechanic who can come out to the medical distr…

Started by Jane

2 Nov 22, 2022
Reply by Jane

How Bicycles Remain Upright

How Bicycles Remain Upright Credit: Pekic/ iStock It's one of the great ironies of life that we supposedly never forget how to ride a bicyc…

Started by Bob Kastigar

0 Nov 20, 2022

Your opinion is important to me.

I had a heart attack, three months ago. I ride about two thousand miles a year and I am currently riding an E-bike. My chest is held togeth…

Started by alan miller

3 Nov 2, 2022
Reply by David Barish

How to Get Bike Grease Out of Clothes?

I used to have quite a headache when I had to get rid of bike grease stains from my clothes every time I serviced my bike. I have read seve…

Started by Dalton Bourne

7 Oct 18, 2022
Reply by John Greenfield

ELECTRIC BIKERS USING TWO BATTERIES or PARALLEL BATTERY CONVERTERS

I’m thinking about this upgrade. Please respond with your experience or expertise? Is it safe? Does it work well? What’s your voltage and t…

Started by Matt M. 18.5KM

4 Sep 29, 2022
Reply by Matt M. 18.5KM

The City’s New Bicycle Safety Group Finally Had Its First Meeting

But Attendees Hope For More Input Next Time https://blockclubchicago.org/2022/07/06/the-citys-new-bicycle-safety-group-finally-had-its-firs

Started by Bob Kastigar

5 Sep 24, 2022
Reply by Bob Kastigar

HUB312 (FKA McDonald's Cycle Center) closing

They just notified members that they will close at the end of September. :( I have been riding in all summer, and while traffic picked up…

Started by Steve Fiete

2 Sep 20, 2022
Reply by David Barish

Yikes! I need 20 Divvy bikes at 6am tomorrow: West Loop or downtown

Hi everyone! I got a little overexcited when my company announced our team building event week would be in Chicago, and signed up to lead a…

Started by Shirlee Berman

3 Sep 13, 2022
Reply by Shirlee Berman

Cyclist killed on dangerous stretch of Milwaukee Avenue

RIP Samuel Bell.  Be careful out there guys.  Hit by a driver turning left on a motorized bike. Cyclist killed on dangerous stretch of Mil…

Started by chixieonfixie

0 Sep 9, 2022

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