Bike Messenger Appreciation Day is Thursday, Oct. 9. Why? Because 10-9 is the radio code for “please repeat” and messengers should be appreciated for their year-round work.

Bike messenger appreciation will start with free breakfast from 8-9 a.m. at the Thompson Center courtesy of Mayor Daley and the City of Chicago. The Chicagoland Bicycle Federation will host a happy hour after work at Mother Hubbard’s (State/Hubbard) where the first 150 messengers who show their company ID will receive a free beer.

Know any bike messengers? Let 'em know about the events and that you appreciate their work!