Bike Commuting 101 presented by Active Transportation Alliance

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Time: April 21, 2009 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Location: Northeastern Illinois University - Outside in Quad or in Student Union SU214 if the weather sucks.
Street: 5500 N. St. Louis Ave.
City/Town: Chicago, IL 60625
Website or Map: http://www.neiu.edu/~gcgroup
Event Type: workshop
Organized By: Kate
Latest Activity: Apr 20, 2009

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Jason Jenkins of the Active Transportation Alliance will present Bike Commuting 101 as part of Earth Day events.

Get more out of your commute
Learn how to bike to work!

Stay healthy and save time and money!

Learn how to:

• make sure your bike is safe
• plan a route
• choose the right bike
• prevent bike theft
• use your bike with Metra and the CTA
• outfit your bike to:
o carry stuff
o keep yourself clean
• ride safely in traffic
• prevent crashes
• properly wear a helmet
• how to dress for the commute
• tips on staying presentable
• basic maintenance

Event sponsored by Green Cycle Group and College of Cycling

For more information about Earth Day events, visit http://www.neiu.edu/~gcgroup