The Recyclery is hiring a new lead mechanic

The Recyclery Collective, a nonprofit educational bike shop in Rogers Park, is hiring a new full-time lead mechanic, a part-time mechanic,…

Started by SamK in Job Postings

Thanx and I will pay it forward

I was riding along the I&M trail about 3 weeks ago. I have 2 inch tires and didnt think my tires would puncture. Well, my rear tire wen…

Started by alan miller in Bikes and Bicycling

Chicago ranked near bottom of list of bike-friendly big cities

From the Active Transportation Alliance: Chicago received a score of 16 out of 100, ranking it in the bottom 10 percent of all cities evalu…

Started by Skip Montanaro 0mi in Bikes and Bicycling

weekend indoor bike parking in the Loop, summer 2021

On Saturday, July 3, 2021, two of us are riding into downtown Chicago.  We're going to be there from mid-morning to mid-afternoon before we…

Started by Richard J. Fromstein in Bikes and Bicycling

Don’t count on Police for even the smallest token of justice, a Traffic Ticket!

Don’t count on Police for even the smallest token of justice, a Traffic Ticket!   So, I was hit by a car while cycling on Milwaukee Ave. in…

Started by DerferMark in Chicago Cycling News and Topics

maybe a first

Started by bobweiser in Bikes and Bicycling

Kitting out an old frame…

He all, been a minute since I have been by.  I have an old frame and fork set that I like and want to make it mine. Any tips on the foolish…

Started by Tim S in Bikes and Bicycling

Cargo bike looking for new home - 750

Backstory: This is a bakfiets style cargo bike, handmade by the original garage cargo builder, Tom Labonty, in Portland. Each bike he made…

Started by Jordan M S in Marketplace

Skydiving?

So I am contemplating taking a bike camping trip to Skydive Chicago. I hear if you purchase a dive you can camp on premises for free. I hav…

Started by Daniel Villarreal in Bikes and Bicycling