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Add Your Own Event Thursday, 11 March 2010 04:20 am Listings for Chicago for Bike Winter 2010 (see previous year) |
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| Snow Biking! Any day of two inches (or more) of new snow fall in Chicago, meet up for Winter cycling. We'll head off to some random location and enjoy the Winter Wonderland. All ages/abilities welcome. | Handlebar, 2311 W North Ave. | Snow Days! | 7pm | Todd | |
  Chainlinker Crafty night: So...after very little deliberation, another crafty night has been added to the Chainlink calendar! So, please bring your bike, your project, your opinions, and your drink of choice over to my place this Thursday for some crafty fun! Look forward to seeing you.
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Note from willow: There is a new group on chainlink for crafty cyclists http://www.thechainlink.org/group/craftycyclists. This is our first event. |
Uptown (e-mail Kellie for directions) | Thu, Mar 11, 2010 | 7:00 p.m. | Kellie | 1249 |
| North Side Critical Mass: March brings us closer to springtime! It also means we have St. Pattie's Day! So guess what our theme will be? Yep, St. Pattie! Go get your great looking hats & costumes, because we will be riding in GREEN, baby! Woot! Woot! For all that came last year, remember what & how fun that was. Well let's duplicate some things from that like the FUN part if you all know what I mean...Can we put this one in the books? I do believe so...Get your green kilts, the shamrock beats & most of all your green BEER!!! Let's do the Irish gig... | Clark/Ridge/Thorndale @ Young Lincoln | Fri, Mar 12, 2010 | 6:45 p.m. | Tony (buddaa38) 847-902-5668 |
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| Open Streets Oak Forest: BIKE, WALK, RUN A CAR-FREE CICERO AVENUE MARCH 13 Human power takes over the road for OPEN STREETS OAK FOREST, 9 - 10:30 a.m. before the Oak Forest Fleadh parade Bike with your boyfriend! Play tag! Fly a kite! Open Streets Oak Forest is turning Cicero Ave. into a ONE MILE LINEAR PARK! BIKE! WALK! DANCE! PLAY! Cicero Avenue will transform into a one-mile park for you, your family (even your dog!) and friends. The event is FREE and does not require registration. Just show up! Come out to Cicero Avenue from 151st Street to 159th Street whenever and wherever. Stop by any time between 9 and 10:30 a.m. Play as long as you’d like! Stay for the Fleadh parade and festivities afterward. Sign up for all of the season’s bicycle rides and races at the Active Transportation Alliance tent in the Metra parking lot at 159th Street and Cicero Avenue. City Slicker? Take the Metra-Rock Island with your bike to Oak Forest. Check out the 20+ mile Tinley Creek Trail afterward! OPEN EVENT - No registration required! More information: http://www.oak-forest.org/community/OakForestFleadh.asp or contact Steve Buchtel, steve@activetrans.org or 708.365.9365. | Metra Rock Island-Oak Forest Station (Cicero Ave./IL-50 from 159th St. to 151st St., Oak Forest) | Sat, Mar 13, 2010 | 9:00 a.m. | Steve Buchtel 708-365-9365 |
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 ILGP St. Pat's Day parade 3/13: NOTE: YOU MUST CONTACT REBECCA IN ORDER TO RIDE IN THE PARADE. The Illinois Green Party invites you to ride your bike --- or trike, or unicycle or scooter, skates, wagon, whatever self-propelled machine you have --- with us on 3/13 morning. Contact Jenny or Rebecca below. |
Columbus Avenue, downtown Chicago | Sat, Mar 13, 2010 | 9am | Jenny 312-543-9788 --or-- Rebecca 224-623-1491 |
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| Golden Derailleur Parade: Please join us for a parade to escort the Golden Derailleur (and me) from Chicago to my place. Current plan is March 13 around 2 p.m. (after chainlinkers get done riding in the Green Party section of a parade).
Why the parade? I got scared off my bike over a year ago so that's why you only see me on group rides on my funny bike. Todd Gee made the gorgeous award to fit perfectly in a milk crate so I need to dust off my big bike to get the award home...But I'm scared...So that's when Nick Wilson suggested organizing a ride to escort me and the award home.
I will be riding my big bike so I'll be able to go faster than a snail's sprint.
Joseph might be able to haul broken Aaron on his Xtracycle.
Feel free to dress up your bikes and yourself and to bring instruments (or a band) or whatever you want to make this a festive parade.
It is less than 13 miles from Daley Plaza to my place and Joseph has a really nice route for us to use. Metra (BNSF Aurora), Pace (#322), CTA (#21 or Forest Park Blue Line or 54th/Cermak Pink Line) are available if you're not up for riding both ways.
Once at my place, we can have a potluck (if it's nice out we can use the courtyard or go to the Forest Preserve a couple blocks away) or go to the zoo 1/2-mile from my place (http://www.czs.org/czs/Brookfield/Plan-Your-Day/General-Information.aspx) or go down the street for food at Chef Shangri-La (http://www.chefshangrila.com/) or somethin'...
I hope to see you there!
lovelovelove,
willow P.S. Critical Mass rode out to Berwyn which is almost to my house so you can make it to North Riverside! |
Daley Plaza to North Riverside | Sat, Mar 13, 2010 | 2:00 p.m. | willow | 1247 |
| Smart Cycling Safety Tips: A free one hour presentation with tips and tricks for bicycling safely on roads and trails. |
Chicago Heights Public Library (25 W. 15th St.) | Sat, Mar 13, 2010 | 11:00 a.m. | Larry Mysz LCI#1823 708-754-7859 |
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| 2010 Spring Ahead Road Ride: Dust Off Those Road Bikes! Let's get Reacquainted with Our Bikes, The Road and Other Cyclists. A 25 mile Road Bike Ride through the Rolling Hills of Southwest Lake County. No Registration Fee! Just Show Up And Ride! This is a NO Drop Ride. | Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve (Cuba Rd. one block west of Ela Rd., Barrington, IL) | Sun, Mar 14, 2010 | 8:30 a.m. | Norm Hansen 847-358-0948 |
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| Volunteer Bike Building: Help West Town Bikes build its stock of bikes for sale at Ciclo Urbano to help support our mission. We'll need bikes built and ready to go for the coming season. Put your skills to work and get your hands on a few more bikes to learn another thing or two. We have bikes ready for fixin', but we need more! Donate your old or unused bike to help further the mission of WTB. Proceeds from sales will help us continue to do what we do as well as expand programs and workshops. So come lend a hand on Sunday afternoons! | West Town Bikes (2459 W. Division St.) | Sun, Mar 14, 2010 | 1:00 p.m. | Sarah 773-772-6523 |
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| Kenosha Velosport Spring Criterium Series: Click above link for complete details. |
LakeView Corporate Park (Pleasant Prairie, WI) | Sun, Mar 14, 2010 | 8:45 a.m. | Mike Riva 262-948-0497 |
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| Are you Ready for 70.3?: Have you completed a Sprint and/or Olympic Distance Triathlon, or maybe you've completed several - are you ready for the next step? Join us as talk through the 70.3 distance (1/2 Ironman). We will discuss training, nutrition, gear, events and much more! Sponsored by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training program. | Runners High n' Tri (121 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights) | Tue, Mar 16, 2010 | 7:00 p.m. | Team In Training 312-568-7725 |
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| Tinker Town Tuesday: Work on your bike in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Participants share tips and an instructor will be there to help. The instructor's ability to assist you will be limited by time and the total number of participants. Come on out, fix your bike, get some grease on your hands, and ride off with a better bike and more know-how than you had when you arrived! The shop is busy! Please be mindful of those waiting for a stand and do your repairs in a timely fashion. You must take your bicycle with you at the end of the workshop whatever its condition, so please keep in mind the total time required for your project before you begin. Open Shop ends at 10pm! Tools and bike stands are provided. You may purchase parts and accessories from our sales shop, Ciclo Urbano, until 8pm. | West Town Bikes (2459 W. Division St.) | Tue, Mar 16, 2010 | 7:00 p.m. | Sarah 773-772-6523 |
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| Lakeview Planning Ride #2: Another season of neighborhood rides are upon us. As with many of the rides last season, I am doing 3 to 4 open-to-anyone research rides. These are rides I do to photograph and document different buildings and sites in each community, assess point-of-entry for different sites, and examine neighborhood streets and routes. These are rides that are based on other research and rides already run, so they are designed to be efficient, educational, and collobarative for those that come along. Our first tour is for Lakeview. We will meet for each research ride at the starting point of the tour, which is Lakeview High School Park. The park is in the rear of the building, one block north of Irving Park, one block east of Ashland at 4055 N Greenview. There will be four different planning rides, which are each seperately listed, but are as follows: Tuesday March 16, 2010 at 5:00 PM Sunday March 21, 2010 at 11:00 AM Thursday March 25, 2010 at 5:00 PM (pre-ride) The actual tour will be held on Sunday March 28, 2010. | Lakeview High School Park (4055 N. Greenview) | Tue, Mar 16, 2010 | 5:00 p.m. | Lee Diamond 773-255-6347 |
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| Women's Night: Need a comfortable place to learn how to change a flat or overhaul your bottom bracket? Want to wield a wrench in a non-patriarchal environment? Then check out Women and Trans night at WTB! This Open Shop is for the women and trans-gendered bike-lovers ONLY! Stop by West Town Bikes on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 7-10 PM. Bring your bike project, from brake adjustments to squeaky hubs, and your willingness to learn. Women instructors are on hand to assist as you use the tools and ask questions. Beverages and snacks are encouraged. Donations are appreciated! | West Town Bikes (2459 W. Division St.) | Wed, Mar 17, 2010 | 7:00 p.m. | Sarah 773-772-6523 |
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| St. Patrick's Day Free Beer: It's no secret we Love Beer at Boulevard Bikes. All year long our favorite customers bring us fancy bottles and cold cans (not to mention growlers and the occasional fifth of wine). Today we'd like to give back to youall. Stop by anytime and tip back a pint of Revolution Brewing's Black Power Stout. |
Boulevard Bikes (2535 N. Kedzie Blvd.) | Wed, Mar 17, 2010 | 10:00 a.m. | Kevin | 1251 |
| Chainlink Bar Night - "A Trip Down Memory Lane": A long while back....when Chainlink was a young, fledgling website, every bar night was held at this local Lakeview pub, with a cool cycling bartender and a $1 PBR special. Let's take a trip back down memory lane... Come out to meet other Chainlinkers and talk bikes! Chainlink Bar Night happens every third Thursday of the month. | Hidden Shamrock (2723 N. Halsted St.) | Thu, Mar 18, 2010 | 8:00 p.m. | Julie 773-883-0304 |
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| Build A Bike Class: Gain a comprehensive overview of bicycle mechanics in this 8 week Build-A-Bike course. This class will cover it all, including headsets, bottom brackets, hubs, wheel truing, brakes, shifters and derailleurs as well as finishing work and trouble shooting. Participants are to supply their own project bike, replacement parts and/or accessories. West Town Bikes will provide basic supplies such as cables, housing, bearings, grease and other shop supplies. Contact the instructor for possible sale of project bikes and advice on best type bike for the Build-A-Bike class. WTB will offer storage space for project bike, parts and supplies for Build-A-Bike participants only. Participants must take project bike and all other belongings from WTB at the end of the course. | West Town Bikes (2459 W. Division St.) | Thu, Mar 18, 2010 | 7:00 p.m. | Sarah 773-772-6523 |
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| Friends of the Major Taylor Trail meeting: Please join us at this open meeting to plan for events this season and future improvements to the trail. | Ridge Park Fieldhouse (9625 S. Longwood Dr.) | Thu, Mar 18, 2010 | 7:00 p.m. | Anne Alt 312-520-1641 |
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| Humboldt Park/West Side Critical Mass: Humboldt Park/West Side Critical Mass. Meets every 3rd Friday. Free.
Note: Chicagoland Critical Mass rides can attract zero to thousands of participants. |
West Town Bikes (2459 W. Division St.) | Fri, Mar 19, 2010 | 6:00 p.m. | Humboldt Park/West Side Critical Mass | 1231 |
| Women's Beginner Road Racing Clinic: Full event details at chainlink event listing. (Click the 'link!) | UIC (1007 W. Harrison) | Sat, Mar 20, 2010 | 11:00 a.m. | Julie P. | 1176 |
| Kidical Mass Ride: Slow easy going fun group ride for families, children of all ages. Sat. march 20, gather 9 AM for 9:30 AM departure, ride til 10:30 AM. Starts & ends at "the bunny park" playground in Palmer square. | "the bunny park" playground in Palmer Square (Palmer Blvd.) | Sat, Mar 20, 2010 | 9:00 a.m. | Todd Allen | 1241 |
| Windy City Cycling Club Kick-Off party: Join us for the start of the Windy City Cycling Club’s 18th Annual Season! Come learn more about Chicago’s premier LGBT cycling club. There will be sign-up tables for membership and rides, volunteer information, free appetizers and a raffle. Bring a biking friend or two. For more information contact WCCC at everybody@windycitycyclingclub.com. | The Glenwood Bar (6962 N. Glenwood Ave.) | Sat, Mar 20, 2010 | 6:00 p.m. | Windy City Cycling Club 773-489-9986 |
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| St. Pat's Ride: Routes of 16, 20 and 36 miles wind through beautiful Northeast Illinois over quiet secondary roads with SAG support. Fee $10, children under 12 Free. Registration-Day of the ride | Wauconda High School (555 N. Main St., Wauconda) | Sun, Mar 21, 2010 | 8:00 a.m. | Wheeling Wheelmen Bicycle Club 847-520-5010 |
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| Volunteer Bike Building: Help West Town Bikes build its stock of bikes for sale at Ciclo Urbano to help support our mission. We'll need bikes built and ready to go for the coming season. Put your skills to work and get your hands on a few more bikes to learn another thing or two. We have bikes ready for fixin', but we need more! Donate your old or unused bike to help further the mission of WTB. Proceeds from sales will help us continue to do what we do as well as expand programs and workshops. So come lend a hand on Sunday afternoons! | West Town Bikes (2459 W. Division St.) | Sun, Mar 21, 2010 | 1:00 p.m. | Sarah 773-772-6523 |
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| Kenosha Velosport Spring Criterium Series: Click above link for complete details. | LakeView Corporate Park (Pleasant Prairie, WI) | Sun, Mar 21, 2010 | 8:45 a.m. | Mike Riva 262-948-0497 |
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| Brown County Road Race: 3rd Annual Brown County State Park Road Race Presented by Rapid Running Event Management Smooth roads and limited traffic. Make this 5-mile loop a road racer's dream! You will never forget the hills at Brown County! One long, technical descent and one “I wish I was Lance” climb. Guaranteed toughest road race in Indiana! | Brown County State Park (Ind. 46, Nashville, IN) | Sun, Mar 21, 2010 | 11:00 a.m. | Rapid Running Event Management 812-841-6523 |
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| Lakeview Research Ride #3: Another season of neighborhood rides are upon us. As with many of the rides last season, I am doing 3 to 4 open-to-anyone research rides. These are rides I do to photograph and document different buildings and sites in each community, assess point-of-entry for different sites, and examine neighborhood streets and routes. These are rides that are based on other research and rides already run, so they are designed to be efficient, educational, and collaborative for those that come along. Our first tour is for Lakeview. We will meet for each research ride at the starting point of the tour, which is Lakeview High School Park. The park is in the rear of the building, one block north of Irving Park, one block east of Ashland at 4055 N Greenview. There will be four different planning rides, which are each separately listed, but are as follows: Sunday March 21, 2010 at 11:00 AM Thursday March 25, 2010 at 5:00 PM (pre-ride) The actual tour will be held on Sunday March 28, 2010. | Lakeview High School Park (4055 N. Greenview) | Sun, Mar 21, 2010 | 11:00 a.m. | Lee Diamond 773-255-6347 |
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| Gapers Block Criterium Races: This five-day series gives newer racers a low-cost, low-tech, nearby opportunity to try out criterium events and gain valuable experience, skills, and confidence before the season opens. Series: Online registration is for the 5-day series of races only. One day registration is day-of on-site only. Your registration fee here covers the cost of five days of racing. (While the field limit is 50, pre-registration is capped at 40 per field to allow space for day-of registrants.) Licensing: All riders pre-registering MUST have a USA Cycling annual license, available at the USAC website. Non-license-holders may register day-of, but will pay a $10/day additional day-of license fee. Day-of: If you prefer to register for individual races day-of, at least 10 spaces will be available in each field each day. Fees will be $20/day for men and $10/day for women. If you do not hold a USAC license, there will be an additional $10/day licensing fee. Cash or check only. Riding multiple fields: Riders will not be allowed to pre-register for more than one field. Any multiple entries will be canceled and refunded. Riders wishing to participate in more than one race a day may pay the day-of fee and register the day of the race for their second field. Rules: This event is held under USAC permit, all USAC rules apply. All riders must wear an approved helmet at all times while at the race venue. No alcohol is allowed in the park. Results: This is a low-tech training criterium series. Results will list top finishers (we aim to have 10-deep placings, but it is not always possible) and all other riders will be scored as DNP, "did not place." Directions: Get your warm-up by riding down! Follow the Bike Route signs from the Lake Front Path. Or, if you must take a car... If you follow online directions you'll get off the I-90 skyway at 92nd, the first exit after/before the toll, and pay $3 each way every day. Instead, we recommend exit the Dan Ryan !-94 at 63rd (exit 58B), go east on 63rd, south on King, and take South Chicago Ave. Left on 95th which leads into the park. Stay right at the T with Crilly. You can park along Crilly before the Ave G stop sign. Racing will be South on S Ave G, left turn onto E 100th Dr, continue left onto Crilly Dr, then left back to Ave G. Weather considerations: Events will be starting rain or shine. Where does the money go? Half Acre Cycling believes that racing should be affordable and we have worked hard to make this series the least expensive racing in the region. Still, we know it's not cheap. Our main costs include permitting fees (City of Chicago, Chicago Parks District, and USAC), USAC licensing fees (how we get insurance for the event), paying our officials, and paying our paramedic. A key reason this series is so affordable is because we've chosen not to pay for cash payouts or prizes and our volunteers are absorbing more of the work. If you would like to help out, please let us know. Or, if your club is interested in hosting a more affordable, accessible event, we'd be happy to share how we've done this with you. SPECIAL THANKS to Chicago Parks District, Alderman Pope, District 4 police, Illinois Cycling Association. | Calumet Park (9801 S. Ave. G) | Mon, Mar 22, 2010 | 6:00 p.m. | Half Acre Cycling | 1215 |
| Tinker Town Tuesday: Work on your bike in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Participants share tips and an instructor will be there to help. The instructor's ability to assist you will be limited by time and the total number of participants. Come on out, fix your bike, get some grease on your hands, and ride off with a better bike and more know-how than you had when you arrived! The shop is busy! Please be mindful of those waiting for a stand and do your repairs in a timely fashion. You must take your bicycle with you at the end of the workshop whatever its condition, so please keep in mind the total time required for your project before you begin. Open Shop ends at 10pm! Tools and bike stands are provided. You may purchase parts and accessories from our sales shop, Ciclo Urbano, until 8pm. | West Town Bikes (2459 W. Division St.) | Tue, Mar 23, 2010 | 7:00 p.m. | Sarah 773-772-6523 |
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| Crash Support Group Meeting: The Crash Support Group is for bicyclists and pedestrians recovering from traffic crashes. Share your story at the Crash Support Group Meeting every 4th Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Meetings are free, confidential, facilitated by a licensed psychologist, and open to the public. For more information or directions, e-mail crashsupport@activetrans.org or call 312.427.3325 x293. | Active Transportation Alliance (9 W. Hubbard St., Suite 402) | Wed, Mar 24, 2010 | 6:30 p.m. | Active Transportation Alliance 312.427.3325 x293 |
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| Basic Bike Maintenance: Spring is nearly here, learn the basics of how to keep your bike running smoothly for the new season! This workshop will cover the the names of parts of a bike, fix-a-flat, basic cable adjustments and more. This workshop will also touch on necessary maintenance for the last of the Winter riding. This is a great way to learn about your bike and become familiar with West Town Bikes. Bring a bike to work on. No prior knowledge needed! First come first served with a comfortable work capacity of eight participants. | West Town Bikes (2459 W. Division St.) | Wed, Mar 24, 2010 | 7:00 p.m. | Sarah 773-772-6523 |
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| Environmental Leadership Training: The Chicago Conservation Corps is now recruiting for its Spring 2010 Environmental Leadership Training Series. During the training, you'll learn from community and environmental leaders about urban environmental challenges and opportunities for change; then you'll lead an environmental service project in your community with C3 support and resources. To apply for the C3 Leadership Training Series, you must be a City of Chicago resident and attend one orientation. The Spring 2010 training will be held at the Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd, Saturdays, April 10, 17, 24, and May 1 from 9:30am - 1:30pm. A mandatory field trip will take place on Saturday, May 8. A $75 fee covers course participation and project support. Financial assistance is available upon request. For more information about the Chicago Conservation Corps Leadership Training Course, the Chicago Conservation Clubs, or to learn about other volunteer opportunities, visit www.chicagoconservationcorps.org. South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. South Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60649 | South Shore Cultural Center (7059 S. South Shore Dr.) | Thu, Mar 25, 2010 | 7:00 p.m. | Britt Willey 312-743-9283 |
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| Lakeview Research Ride #4/Pre-ride: Another season of neighborhood rides are upon us. As with many of the rides last season, I am doing 3 to 4 open-to-anyone research rides. These are rides I do to photograph and document different buildings and sites in each community, assess point-of-entry for different sites, and examine neighborhood streets and routes. These are rides that are based on other research and rides already run, so they are designed to be efficient, educational, and collaborative for those that come along. Our first tour is for Lakeview. We will meet for each research ride at the starting point of the tour, which is Lakeview High School Park. The park is in the rear of the building, one block north of Irving Park, one block east of Ashland at 4055 N Greenview. There will be four different planning rides, which are each separately listed, but are as follows: Thursday March 25, 2010 at 5:00 PM (pre-ride) The actual tour will be held on Sunday March 28, 2010. | Lakeview High School Park (4055 N. Greenview) | Thu, Mar 25, 2010 | 5:00 p.m. | Lee Diamond 773-255-6347 |
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| Bike Winter Outreach - Chicago Critical Mass: Help Santa pass out balaclavas and gaiters to Chicago Critical Mass participants. This is an excellent opportunity to spread the Gospel of Bike Winter. |
Daley Plaza | Fri, Mar 26, 2010 | 5:30 p.m. | Santa willow | 1007 |
| Environmental Leadership Training: The Chicago Conservation Corps is now recruiting for its Spring 2010 Environmental Leadership Training Series. During the training, you'll learn from community and environmental leaders about urban environmental challenges and opportunities for change; then you'll lead an environmental service project in your community with C3 support and resources. To apply for the C3 Leadership Training Series, you must be a City of Chicago resident and attend one orientation. The Spring 2010 training will be held at the Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd, Saturdays, April 10, 17, 24, and May 1 from 9:30am - 1:30pm. A mandatory field trip will take place on Saturday, May 8. A $75 fee covers course participation and project support. Financial assistance is available upon request. | Chicago Center for Green Technology (445 N. Sacramento Blvd.) | Sat, Mar 27, 2010 | 1:00 p.m. | Britt Willey 312-743-9283 |
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| Tour of Lakeview: To be described. 2010 season as follows: March 28, 2010 – Lakeview April 25, 2010 – Lower West Side May 23, 2010 – Humboldt Park June 19, 2010 – East and West Garfield Park July 25, 2010 – Near West Side August 22, 2010 – Lincoln Park September 19, 2010 – Bridgeport and Armor Square October 24, 2010 – Norwood Park | Lakeview | Sun, Mar 28, 2010 | 1:00 p.m. | Lee Diamond 773-255-6347 |
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| Kenosha Velosport Spring Criterium Series: Click above link for complete details. | LakeView Corporate Park (Pleasant Prairie, WI) | Sun, Mar 28, 2010 | 8:45 a.m. | Mike Riva 262-948-0497 |
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| FBC Full Moon Fiasco: Open to anyone with pedals, we ride every full moon. Meet up is at Gannon's at 8PM, ride at 9. The destination is not yet nailed down. | Gannon's Pub (4264 N. Lincoln) | Mon, Mar 29, 2010 | 8:00 p.m. | DanaW & the FBC 773-425-6937 |
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| Chicago Ride of Silence Planning Meeting: Join in planning the 2010 Chicago Ride of Silence. Please join us at any/all of our monthly planning meetings (open to all) at the Lincoln Park REI meeting room on the final Monday of the month. We will meet on the following Mondays at 7pm: 1/25, 2/22, 3.29, 4/26, (and 5/24, 6/28 if needed). Donations accepted. | REI in Lincoln Park - meeting room | Mon, Mar 29, 2010 | 7:00pm | Elizabeth Adamczyk 773-370-2038 |
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| South Side Ride: Easy Monday night ride. Come on out and try to get lucky on our St. Patty's ride. | Bernice's Tavern (3238 S. Halsted St.) | Mon, Mar 29, 2010 | 7:00 p.m. | Lisa C | 1194 |
| Environmental Leadership Training: The Chicago Conservation Corps is now recruiting for its Spring 2010 Environmental Leadership Training Series. During the training, you'll learn from community and environmental leaders about urban environmental challenges and opportunities for change; then you'll lead an environmental service project in your community with C3 support and resources. To apply for the C3 Leadership Training Series, you must be a City of Chicago resident and attend one orientation. The Spring 2010 training will be held at the Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd, Saturdays, April 10, 17, 24, and May 1 from 9:30am - 1:30pm. A mandatory field trip will take place on Saturday, May 8. A $75 fee covers course participation and project support. Financial assistance is available upon request. | City Hall 11th Floor (121 N. Lasalle) | Mon, Mar 29, 2010 | 12:00 p.m. | Britt Willey 312-743-9283 |
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| Wheel Building: Build your own wheels! Participants learn how to lace spokes into a wheel, apply tension to spokes, and make a wheel round and true. Wheel building theory will also be discussed in class. We will be using the Gerd Schraner method of wheel building. 3 cross spoked wheels in either 32 or 36 hole rims and hubs will be built. Using this method makes a strong, reliable and servicable set of wheels. Class 1 we will lace both front and rear wheels. Class two we will tension, round and true both wheels. Rims, hubs and spokes may be ordered and purchased through our sales shop Ciclo Urbano. Select rims, hubs and spokes chosen by the instructor will be on hand and may be purchased by participants, or built up for WTB with no purchase necessary. Specialty hubs and rims can be ordered and are subject to availability but must be specified and placed two weeks before the start of class. Participants should consult with the instructor if planning to supply their own rims, hubs and spokes for the class. Proper spoke calculations must be made to assure proper building of wheels. | West Town Bikes (2459 W. Division St.) | Mon, Mar 29, 2010 | 7:00 p.m. | Sarah 773-772-6523 |
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| Liar's Tour: The scary thing about this ride, is that if you show up, will I?
Nearly everything about this tour is a lie. Celebrating April Fool's Day, I am doing a tour of the Northside of Chicago, where, in contrast to the architecture/neighborhood tours I do, EVERY STOP IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR OUTRAGEOUS MISINFORMATION.
The ride will be 10 to 15 miles. It will certainly involve large amounts of fibbing, nonsense, tall-tales, April Fool's jokes, and bike riding. And a bit of drinking too.
To start things off, here are a few lies about the ride:
1 - No one will have any fun.
2 - We will start directly on time.
3 - I will be doing my normal, detailed research on every subject for the ride.
4 - I will be wearing a suit for the first time in over a decade.
5 - Howard Kaplan will be there.
6 - This ride will completely suck.
See you there.......maybe.
Cheers - Lee Diamond |
West Town Bikes (2459 W. Division St.) | Thu, Apr 1, 2010 | 7:00 p.m. | Lee Diamond 773-255-6347 |
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| Wicker Park Critical Mass: We're still here! EVERY SINGLE First Friday at 6PM. Let me know if you can help get the word out, too. The Wicker Park Critical Mass – fill the streets with bikes, art, and happiness! Just as our city has a diverse array of neighborhoods and people, so too does its Critical Mass. Through the WPCM, and the neighborhood 'masses in general, new and old cyclists alike are re-connecting to the freewheelin' grassroots efforts to promote the fun and efficiency of biking through urban life. From the arterial crossroads of the Nelsen Algren fountain, our mass snakes through public spaces of architectural and artistic beauty. We are the Critical Mass of Wicker Park, the fruit of the Chicago Critical Mass, and the vehicle for public art in public space. |
Polish Triangle (1200 N. Milwaukee Ave.) | Fri, Apr 2, 2010 | 6:00 p.m. | Wicker Park Critical Mass | 1031 |
| Pilsen Critical Mass: Pilsen Critical Mass meets at Tenochtitlan Plaza the first Friday of every month at 6:00 p.m. (Leaves at 6:30 p.m.)
Note: Chicagoland Critical Mass rides can attract zero to thousands of participants. |
Tenochtitlan Plaza (18th/Loomis/Blue Island) | Fri, Apr 2, 2010 | 6:00 p.m. | Pilsen Critical Mass | 1243 |
| Evanston Critical Mass: Evanston Critical Mass meets the first Friday of every month at Fountain Square.
Note: Chicagoland Critical Mass rides can attract zero to thousands of participants. |
Fountain Square (Davis/Sherman/Orrington, Two Blocks East of Davis Purple Line Stop) | Fri, Apr 2, 2010 | 6:30 p.m. | Evanston Critical Mass | 1244 |
| Oak Park Critical Mass: Oak Park Critical Mass meets at Scoville Park the first Friday of every month at 6:30 p.m. (Leaves at 7:00 p.m.)
Note: Chicagoland Critical Mass rides can attract zero to thousands of participants. |
Scoville Park (Lake St./Oak Park Ave., Oak Park) | Fri, Apr 2, 2010 | 6:30 p.m. | Oak Park Critical Mass | 1245 |
| Chainlink Bar Night - Time To Spend Your Tax Refund!: Come out to meet other Chainlinkers and talk bikes!
Bring your dogs as well.
$1 Blatz cans that night, along with other specials.
Jukebox, free pool, board games and menus for delivery.
Chainlink Bar Night happens every third Thursday of the month. |
Archies (2600 W. Iowa St.) | Thu, Apr 15, 2010 | 12:00 p.m. | Julie | 1252 |
| Humboldt Park/West Side Critical Mass: Humboldt Park/West Side Critical Mass. Meets every 3rd Friday. Free.
Note: Chicagoland Critical Mass rides can attract zero to thousands of participants. |
West Town Bikes (2459 W. Division St.) | Fri, Apr 16, 2010 | 6:00 p.m. | Humboldt Park/West Side Critical Mass | 1246 |
| Critical Mass is Out for Blood - Blood Drive: Join Critical Mass riders today at the Thompson Center to donate blood at LifeSource.
Did you know that when you donate blood through LifeSource you can give them a group code to give a specific group credit for your efforts to help save lives?
The Chicago Critical Mass group code is CM99. Please consider using this code for all of your future LifeSource blood donations. Just tell the person at the front desk that you have a group code and tell them it is CM99.
LifeSource is familiar with the CM99 code at the Thompson Center donor center but if they look at you funny, it is the perfect opportunity to talk up Critical Mass.
If today is not a good day to donate, you can walk in or schedule an appointment M 11:00 a.m. - 6 p.m. or Tu-F 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. If the Thompson Center is not a good location for you, visit their web site for a list of donor centers and hours.
If you've never donated blood before and are nervous/don't know what to expect, contact me. I've had great experiences donating blood and look forward to helping save lives in this simple way.
Spread the word to your friends and family! |
Thompson Center (100 W. Randolph St.) | Mon, Apr 19, 2010 | 11:00 a.m. | willow | 1002 |
| Dark Lord Ride: Dark Lord Day is the only day of the year to buy Three Floyds Dark Lord Russian imperial stout, described in the NY Times as "plain goodness". DLD is a festival where participants can meet other beer enthusiasts, sample beers from all over the world, buy Dark Lord, try Oak Aged Dark Lord, eat BBQ, listen to live music, and generally have a great time. We'll leave the clock tower at 8:30, pick up South Siders at the 31st Street beach house at 9:15, take a short break at Wolf Lake, partake of Dark Lord Day, and return. Going, we'll take the Daniel Burnham Centennial Century route, coming back, the traditional winter route. This will be a "TOUR ride" with few stops. We won't necessarily stay together. Faster riders may go ahead, and slower riders may drop back. Bring money, a lock, snacks to have en route, and panniers for Dark Lord you don't finish there. Anyone interested is more than welcome to meet us at the brew pub if they don't care to participate in the bike ride. | Clock Tower (3700 N. Recreation Dr.) | Sat, Apr 24, 2010 | 8:30 a.m. | robert hsiung | 1125 |
| DON'T KILL THE MESSENGER ALLEY CAT: We have a team of creative badasses collaborating to give Madison her sickest alley cat yet. Riders from Chicago, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis are encouraged to take on Madison's finest. Entry fee will be $5 (But if you're a messenger and can prove it, contact Rachel Ruiz for details) ATTENTION OUT OF TOWNERS!! We can hook you up with a host and free accommodations. START LOCATION: Burrows Park (Maple Bluff Village, just off Sherman Ave by the soccer fields) REGISTRATION: Burrows Park (6PM-7:30PM) Manifests will be handed out at 7:45PM SHARP! Confirmed Sponsors: Knog, Velocity, Rickshawbags Probable Sponsors: Cog, Eighthinch | Burrows Park (Madison, WI) | Sat, Apr 24, 2010 | 6:00 p.m. | Rachel Ruiz | 1239 |
| Tour of the Lower West Side: To be described. 2010 season as follows: March 28, 2010 – Lakeview April 25, 2010 – Lower West Side May 23, 2010 – Humboldt Park June 19, 2010 – East and West Garfield Park July 25, 2010 – Near West Side August 22, 2010 – Lincoln Park September 19, 2010 – Bridgeport and Armor Square October 24, 2010 – Norwood Park | Lower West Side | Sun, Apr 25, 2010 | 1:00 p.m. | Lee Diamond 773-255-6347 |
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| Chicago Ride of Silence Planning Meeting: Join in planning the 2010 Chicago Ride of Silence. Please join us at any/all of our monthly planning meetings (open to all) at the Lincoln Park REI meeting room on the final Monday of the month. We will meet on the following Mondays at 7pm: 1/25, 2/22, 3.29, 4/26, (and 5/24, 6/28 if needed). Donations accepted. | REI in Lincoln Park - meeting room | Mon, Apr 26, 2010 | 7:00pm | Elizabeth Adamczyk 773-370-2038 |
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| Crash Support Group Meeting: The Crash Survivors Support Group is for bicyclists and pedestrians recovering from traffic crashes. Share your story at the Crash Survivors Support Group Meeting every 4th Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Meetings are free, confidential, professionally facilitated, and open to the public. For more information or directions, e-mail crashsupport@activetrans.org or call 312.427.3325 x293. | Active Transportation Alliance (9 W. Hubbard St., Suite 402) | Wed, Apr 28, 2010 | 6:30 p.m. | Active Transportation Alliance 312.427.3325 x293 |
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| FBC Full Moon Fiasco: Open to anyone with pedals, we ride every full moon. Meet up is at Gannon's at 8PM, ride at 9. The destination is not yet nailed down. | Gannon's Pub (4264 N. Lincoln) | Wed, Apr 28, 2010 | 8:00 p.m. | DanaW & the FBC 773-425-6937 |
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| Bike Winter Outreach - Chicago Critical Mass: Help Santa pass out balaclavas and gaiters to Chicago Critical Mass participants. This is an excellent opportunity to spread the Gospel of Bike Winter. |
Daley Plaza | Fri, Apr 30, 2010 | 5:30 p.m. | Santa willow | 1008 |
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| Lake Front Evening Ride: Ride from Promotory Point 5500 S. Lake Shore Drive to 1600 North Lake Shore Drive North Ave.Beach House.Do what you fell.Meet die hard riders.All Critical Mass riders welcome.I will be providing music.All bike winter riders welcome.Lake Front Bike path.Destination Happyness For a Good Ride with Good People and meet new FRIENDS! | 5500 South Lake Shore Dr. | TBA | 6:00 p.m. | alvin mitchell | 982 |
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