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Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee
Chicago Visitors' Guide
Chicago really shines in the summer, but spring and autumn can be beautiful times to ride here, too. The easiest way to sample some of the city's best cycling is a spin on the Lakefront Trail.
Feb 17, 2012 by John Greenfield in Cities
Visit Chicago by Bike
Chicago has a thriving bicycle culture and many bike-friendly sights and sounds just waiting for you to discover.
Sep 8, 2011 by John Greenfield in Cities
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Give a Minute
A fun engagement tool for people to take a minute and think about improving their city.
Feb 10, 2011 by Aretha Munro in News (1 Comments)
Prey on Cyclists? Face a Felony
Illinois signs a law to penalize motorists who are reckless towards cyclists.
Sep 1, 2010 by Carolyn Szczepanski in News
Elliott Rader
Online Trip: Planning Tools Getting Better
The internet is making it easier for cyclists to map specific routes when riding in the city. Makes life a little easier, right?
Jul 1, 2010 by Martinique Haller
John Greenfield
Biking in Hyde Park: Circles in the Square
As well as being the home of Barack Obama, Hyde Park is the epicentre of bicycle culture in Chicago with world famous architecture, classic cycling gear and iconic eateries.
Jul 1, 2010 by John Greenfield (1 Comments)
Amy Walker
Bicycle Photo Contest and Exhibit for Chicagoland
Like cycling and photography? Chicago is holding a photo contest!
Jul 1, 2010 by Greg Borzo
Jason Greenberg
Chicago Celebrates Cycling
Chicago holds Kidical Mass, a laid back and gentler Critical Mass ride specifically for children.
Jul 1, 2010 by Greg Borzo
Active Transportation
Active Trans Crash Support
Active Trans' new crash support hotline educates riders on their rights when an accident occurs.
Jul 1, 2010 by Margo O’Hara
Saluting Bikes
Greg Borzo wants to know what should be put on Lincoln Parks empty pedestal.
May 1, 2010 by Greg Borzo
Get Chic
Chicago's Po Campo leads the way in stylish cycling accessories.
Apr 30, 2010 by Lisa Phillips
John Greenfield
Strength in Diversity–Rogers Park
John Greenfield discusses the environmentally-friendly features of Rogers Park and the controversy surrounding the extension of the Lakefront Trail.
Apr 30, 2010 by John Greenfield
Mobility Education for Safer Streets
Mobility education teaches teens to be comfortable exploring cycling as a way of transportation.
Apr 30, 2010 by Margo O’Hara
High Hopes for Two Wheels
Dan Jaeger encourages the city of Chicago to support the cycling community.
Apr 30, 2010 by Laura R. Zandstra (1 Comments)
Kathleen Forde
Like Biela on a Bike
Yvonne Zipter changed her commuting habits when she changed her career, and feels better for it.
Jan 1, 2010 by Nicole Adamson
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Loss of Meters Poses a Challenge
A shift towards pay kiosks instead of meters means a loss of parking spaces for cyclists.
Jan 1, 2010 by Margo O’Hara
John Greenfield
Bridgeport: Home to a Vibrant Bike Community and Other Green Initiatives
Though a bit out of the way, Bridgeport is a bike- and eco-friendly community worth visiting.
Jan 1, 2010 by John Greenfield
John Greenfield
Trio of Bike Shops Give Chicago a European Flavor
Euro bike stores bring comfortable, high-quality products to Chicago.
Jan 1, 2010 by John Greenfield
Michelle Nolan
Pin-Ups On a Mission
The Thought You Knew calendars feature glamorous women and superhero-costumed men, all with bikes.
Jan 1, 2010 by Greg Borzo
Courtesy of the Chicago Park District special collections
Velodrome: Build It and We Will Come
Chicago cyclists propose a series of sustainable programs to support a velodrome in the city.
Sep 1, 2009 by Greg Borzo (1 Comments)
Greg Borzo
Self-Propelled Professors
Professors Janet and Donald Rowley credit cycling to helping maintain their health and wallets.
Sep 1, 2009 by Greg Borzo
Lloyd DeGrane
University of Chicago has a Strong Bike Culture
Staff and students of Chicago University take the environment and their health into account for their self-propelled lifestyle.
Sep 1, 2009 by Greg Borzo
John Greenfield
New Shop on Puerto Rican Business Strip
Ciclo Urbano draws support from Puerto Rican Cultural Center and the Division Street Business Development Association as the new kids on the block.
Sep 1, 2009 by John Greenfield
Elliot Rader
The Recyclery Regroups
The Recyclery changes location in order to allow for more community bike programs.
Sep 1, 2009 by Greg Borzo
John Greenfield
Chicago’s Premier Pedaling Politico
Chicago politico, Ariel Reboyras discusses his cycling habits and efforts to get more folks on bikes.
Sep 1, 2009 by John Greenfield