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“ The US wasn't equipped for 2020's cycling boom. Its failures stem from a century of leaving bikes behind.”

“The pandemic forced cities to remold their streets to give more room to pedestrians and bikes, but it also thrust their longstanding lack…

Started by Yasmeen in Bikes and Bicycling

1 Jan 3, 2021
Reply by Matt M. 18.5KM

Why 2020 was such a great year for biking in Chicago

Why 2020 was such a great year for biking in Chicago Greatly reduced traffic opened up streets to cyclists like never before. Biking was a…

Started by Bob Kastigar in Bikes and Bicycling

4 Jan 3, 2021
Reply by Patricia Unsinn

New Midnight *Merauders* bike group formed (no, not the old Midnight *Marauders* group)

Great minds think alike! There's a new Midnight *Merauders* late-night bike group in Chicago: https://www.talkhouse.com/best-of-2020-into-i

Started by John Greenfield in Bikes and Bicycling

1 Jan 1, 2021
Reply by curt(is) locke

How far have you ridden in 2021?

Not far, just around the block. Slippery where it wasn't shoveled well. I just wanted to be first to start this discussion.

Started by Bob Kastigar in Bikes and Bicycling

1 Jan 1, 2021
Reply by curt(is) locke

How Far You've Ridden in 2021

Who will post the first ride for the new year? Post your miles.

Started by Yasmeen in Chicago Cycling News and Topics

1 Dec 31, 2020
Reply by Brett Miller

La Crosse-Madison-Rockford Bike Tour - Memorial Day

Oh yes - I was reallllly thinking about doing this....but due to a recent injury I'm in no shape to make it happen.  I did half of this rid…

Started by Matt M. 18.5KM in Bikes and Bicycling

6 Dec 22, 2020
Reply by SixtyTwoPercent

Truck Driver Crashes Into Cyclists, Killing 5, Outside Las Vegas

The crash happened on Thursday morning as a group of about 20 bicyclists rode on the shoulder of U.S. 95 in Clark County, just north of Sea…

Started by Bob Kastigar in Bikes and Bicycling

0 Dec 11, 2020

Infrastructure Can Make a Difference Between Life and Death

Before I jump into this, yes, I do very much believe we need to be careful and defensive cyclists. Some of the most helpful advice I receiv…

Started by Yasmeen in Bikes and Bicycling

0 Dec 1, 2020

Das Damen Deaths

I heard from bike store of two deaths on Damen near United Center, those scary five blocks where cars speed. I've been taking that stretch…

Started by SlowCoachOnTheRoad in Bikes and Bicycling

21 Nov 26, 2020
Reply by ketoguychicago

Bicyclist, 70, hurt in hit-and-run Palatine crash

Police are searching for a motorist who drove away after striking a 70-year-old man on a bicycle Sunday in suburban Palatine. The driver al…

Started by Bob Kastigar in Bikes and Bicycling

0 Nov 24, 2020

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