Chicago Visitors' Guide

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 in Cities

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Great Winter Bike Events in North America

Celebrate winter with cool rides, bike swaps, parties and more.

Nov 15, 2011 by in Features (2 Comments)

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Winter Riding Guide: Tips for the Central-Northeast

Tips to keep you biking through cold and snowy weather.

Nov 14, 2011 by in Features (1 Comments)

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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 in Cities

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Courtesy of the Active Transportation Alliance

Finding Love in the Bike Lane

Great bike dating tips.

Jan 28, 2011 by in Features

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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 (1 Comments)

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Cycling Adventures, Toyko Sidebar

Tips on public transit, navigation and security.

May 3, 2010 by in Features

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Cycling Adventures: Tokyo

Welcome to the world of jitensha and Mama-chari.

May 1, 2010 by in Features (3 Comments)

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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

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So You Want to be a Bike Messenger?: Industry Veterans Offer Tips on Breaking into the Biz

Tips from the pros on breaking into the business of getting paid to transport stuff on a bike.

Mar 1, 2010 by

The Messenger-Momentum #43

Bicycle advocacy becomes top priority for major cities by introducing groundbreaking policies and more secure parking for bikes.

Jan 1, 2010 by | | in News

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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

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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

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Zach Abubeker

Blue City Cycles Debuts In Bridgeport

A new shop seeks to provide Bridgeport riders with an essential service.

Nov 2, 2009 by

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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

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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

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Christopher Dilts

Rapid Transit: A Community Store with Citywide Influence

Wicker Park’s Rapid Transit Cycleshop serves as a unique shop, bike mechanic and neighborhood hangout in Chicago's newly gentrified Wicker Park.

Jul 1, 2009 by