When Chicago cyclists take to the road they do so with a fistful of reasons, and a variety of fabricated parts, poised to move through the urban environment under human-pedaled power. Between the personal and the political, the practical and the philosophical, the working bikes and the racing bikes, Chicago’s cycling culture spans myriad reasons, ideologies, and neighborhoods.

But at its core, bike culture helps shape identity, build community, and engineer alternate versions of our urban experience. Join us to hear a wide range of cycling stories and meditations — and contribute your own.

Included in the ticket price of this event, group bike rides will be organized from starting points across the city. (Details of the starting points and times for each ride will be posted closer to the event.) Also included is a delicious boxed meal, featuring all-natural food items, courtesy of GoPicnic.

This event has been produced in partnership with Chicago Public Radio and the Illinois Humanities Council.

Tickets

$15/general admission
$12/Chicago Public Radio members
$12/Victory Gardens subscribers
$12/Hyde Park Art Center members
$10/students (with ID)

Click here to buy tickets.