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Home » bike

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Posted inColumns & Opinion

Rahm Emanuel on his 900-mile bike trip around Lake Michigan

by John Greenfield June 26, 2019August 18, 2021

The former mayor encountered ‘generosity and kindness,’ enjoyed Lake Michigan’s ‘clarity and vastness’—and popped a couple bicycle tubes.

Posted inArts & Culture

How Woodlawn kids are learning to fix bikes—and become leaders

by Sebastián Hidalgo June 21, 2018August 18, 2021

The “masters mechanics” program at Blackstone Bicycle Works aims to build community.

Posted inBlogs

The Mellowest Bike Tour and more of the best bike-related events in Chicago

by Steve Heisler June 20, 2018August 18, 2021

Credit: Tomasz Zajda – stock.adobe.com Bike to Work Challenge The annual Bike to Work event now spans two weeks, rewarding commuters for putting down the Ventra card or the car keys and picking up a helmet and U-lock. Prizes will be awarded; more information can be found at bikecommuterchallenge.org. Through-Fri 6/29, kick-off rally (date to […]

Posted inBlogs

Becoming Elliott, E.T. not included

by Kevin Warwick October 31, 2012August 19, 2021

Recreating the Elliott and E.T. bike ride

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11/20—Free Bike Headlights

by Julia Thiel November 20, 2009August 19, 2021

The Active Transportation Alliance gives away free bike headlights to cyclists this evening.

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Weekly bike giveaways by Madsen Cycles

by Nicholas Teddy August 26, 2009August 19, 2021

Madsen Cycles, makers of “urban utility bicycles” (which look as though they could transport other bikes) has just launched a weekly bike giveaway contest.

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