Bike Winter Kick Off Workshop (and surviving Bike Fall!)

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Time: September 22, 2011 from 7pm to 8:30pm
Location: Billy Goat Inn
Street: 1535 W. Madison St.
City/Town: Chicago
Website or Map: http://www.bikewinter.org
Event Type: bike winter, workshop
Organized By: Gin
Latest Activity: Sep 27, 2011

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The shortening days do not lie: Bike Fall, and then Bike Winter are around the corner. "Bike Fall" refers to the time of year when people get discouraged by cold, wet and, worst of all, variable weather. The secret is that winter riding is generally easier than riding in the spring and fall. Learn how and why by coming to the Bike Winter Kick Off Workshop which is held on World Car-Free Day in honor of the many people who have been inspired to sell their cars once they realized that cycling can be a year round form of transportation. This will also be the sticker unveiling/release for this year's sticker--be among the first to sport the new design! We will also be handing out gaitors (ear coverings)--Bike Winter newbies get first dibs.

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Comment by Ash L. on September 27, 2011 at 10:01am: Glad you're enjoying it. I'll have 30 more to give away at Critical Mass on Friday!

Comment by e potter on September 27, 2011 at 7:20am: I realize I never figured out who to thank for the sweet new ear covering I got at this event. So, thanks to whoever made them with love and brought them to the meeting! An nice encouragement for new folks. Wonderful event overall.

Comment by Gin on September 23, 2011 at 2:19am: Thanks for the kind words. I had a great time and was so grateful for the generous vibe in the room. We came up with lots of great tips. A bunch of people told me afterwards that they felt inspired to try their first bike winter. Yay!

Comment by Ash L. on September 22, 2011 at 4:26pm: Great job tonight Gin! It was really something special.

Comment by Rhea Butcher on September 22, 2011 at 10:49am: Are the stickers available only tonight or will shops have them as well?

Comment by Robert on September 22, 2011 at 7:20am: This will be my first winter cycling. My fiance Melanie did it last year and after watching her do it I've decided to give it a try myself. We are going to be there tonight and I'm looking very forward to gathering all the tips and advice that I can before I head into this awesome experience. I want to stop using our car all together, if possible.

Comment by Gin on September 21, 2011 at 3:50am: Wow--looks like we are going to have a great turn out. We'll take the temperature of the room to see how much time should be devoted to tips verses planning.

Comment by Barbara R. on September 21, 2011 at 3:36am: I've been off my bike after a torn meniscus this summer. Looking forward to getting back into the groove. Please say hi, strangers/friends I haven't made yet.

Comment by LOWELL NELSON on September 19, 2011 at 1:48pm: Will be looking forward to getting my hands on the winning stickers and spreading some BW cheer.

See y'all Thursday