Newbie

Tonight I saw a young woman on Lincoln Ave. wearing her helmet backwards, on the back of her head. I take this as a positive sign - another…

Started by Jeff Schneider in Bikes and Bicycling

Pedestrian Runs Into Police Car

At least that's what the CPD says.  Freaky. http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20150530/humboldt-park/pedestrian-struck-injured-by-chicago-poli…

Started by Jeff Schneider in General Discussion (not bike related)

I hate thieves most when...

Today I had a couple of little Knog lights (AKA hipster cysts) taken from my bike, while it was parked inside my church (!).  We have secur…

Started by Jeff Schneider in Bikes and Bicycling

Tweed Helmet Cam

Just saw this posted in the Slow Bicycle Movement on Facebook.  Love it.

Started by Jeff Schneider in Bikes and Bicycling

Blessing of the Bicycles

I noticed a sign at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Evanston today.  They will be blessing bicycles on Sunday, May 17, after their 10:00 ser…

Started by Jeff Schneider in Bikes and Bicycling

Who Teaches Kids How to Ride?

Nobody, apparently.  Tonight I saw two teens riding (fast) the wrong way on a one-way street, blowing through a 4-way stop just as a driver…

Started by Jeff Schneider in Bikes and Bicycling

Orange Bikes in Andersonville

I thought Alderman Osterman had convinced the gym to pick up these eyesores.  I guess not 100%, since I saw two in Andersonville (one locke…

Started by Jeff Schneider in Bikes and Bicycling

Mandatory Helments

Today's Bike Snob NYC is required reading. http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.de/

Started by Jeff Schneider in Bikes and Bicycling

I Blame the Girl on the Scooter

Started by Jeff Schneider in General Discussion (not bike related)

Double DUI

CHICAGO (STMW) – Two people are facing DUI charges after a traffic crash left a pedestrian dead Friday night in southwest suburban Joliet.…

Started by Jeff Schneider in General Discussion (not bike related)