All Discussions Tagged 'West' - The Chainlink2024-03-29T14:52:01Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=West&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWest Town & Lakeview Launch ‘Bike Friendly Business Districts,’ Discount Program for Bikingtag:thechainlink.org,2014-06-09:2211490:Topic:8260752014-06-09T16:25:34.792ZLee Crandellhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/crandell
<p align="center" style="text-align: left;"><b><i>New program offers discounts for customers who arrive by bike; kickoff events to coincide with Chicago Bike Week</i></b></p>
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<p><b>Chicago, IL (June 9, 2014) –</b> On a typical day, more people ride on the Milwaukee Avenue protected ‘Spoke Route’ through West Town than almost any other street in the country. Chicago’s Lakefront Trail through Lakeview is also the busiest trail in the country. As a growing number of people…</p>
<p align="center" style="text-align: left;"><b><i>New program offers discounts for customers who arrive by bike; kickoff events to coincide with Chicago Bike Week</i></b></p>
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<p><b>Chicago, IL (June 9, 2014) –</b> On a typical day, more people ride on the Milwaukee Avenue protected ‘Spoke Route’ through West Town than almost any other street in the country. Chicago’s Lakefront Trail through Lakeview is also the busiest trail in the country. As a growing number of people continue using bicycles as a part of their daily lives and the city continues to invest in safer bikeways and the expansion of Divvy bike sharing, the West Town and Lakeview Chambers of Commerce believe there’s opportunity for local businesses to benefit. As such, the two chambers have partnered with Active Transportation Alliance to officially launch today Bike Friendly Business Districts, highlighted by a new neighborhood discount program for customers who arrive by bike. </p>
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<p>“More and more cities are discovering that increased biking is good for local businesses,” said Kace Wakem, program manager at the West Town Chamber of Commerce. “Slower speeds increase the visibility of storefronts, helping to convert passers-by into loyal customers.”</p>
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<p>“Biking is a great way to get around Lakeview,” said Heather Way, executive director of the Lakeview Chamber of Commerce. “A community that bikes is more likely to stay closer to home and frequent local businesses, but it also makes us a more attractive destination for visitors from the rest of the city.”</p>
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<p>A Bike Friendly Business District is a commercial zone where local business owners, community groups and residents use the growing popularity of biking to promote shopping in the neighborhood while helping to improve conditions for biking, working together as community partners. Studies have shown customers arriving by bike stop more frequently and spend more money per month than other customers.</p>
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<p>“With more people riding bikes in Chicago than ever before, it’s great to see our local shops and restaurants are making the connection that bike-friendly is business-friendly,” said Ron Burke, executive director of Active Transportation Alliance, “Lakeview and West Town have long been leaders in Chicago’s bike community and we’re excited to see them take their efforts to the next level. We hope this is just the beginning of a whole new trend in Chicago’s neighborhoods.”</p>
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<p>The Bike-Friendly Business District programs highlight various initiatives that help to make the neighborhoods bike-friendly:</p>
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<li><b>Bike-Friendly Business Discount Program:</b> Local businesses are offering special deals for customers who arrive by bike.</li>
<li><b>Bicycling education and encouragement initiatives</b>: The chambers and community partners are planning public events, workshops, and educational materials.</li>
<li><b>Improved bike infrastructure:</b> The chambers plan to install additional bike parking and new DIY repair stations. The Chicago Department of Transportation also recently installed new buffered bike lanes on Augusta in West Town, while Ald. Tom Tunney is planning a new Neighborhood Greenway on School Street in Lakeview.</li>
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<p>As of today’s launch of the Bike-Friendly Business Discount Programs, over 60 businesses in West Town and Lakeview are now offering deals to customers arriving by bike who show their helmet. Look for Bike-Friendly Business decals in the windows of participating neighborhood businesses, and find a list of participating businesses at <a href="http://www.activetrans.org/businessdistricts">http://www.activetrans.org/businessdistricts</a>.</p>
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<p>Upcoming events also highlight how West Town and Lakeview businesses are participating to promote biking during Chicago Bike Week:</p>
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<li>June 14, Schubas Bike Bash, at 3159 N Southport, 12-4PM: Kick off Bike Week with bike tune-ups, demos, raffle prizes and workshops, as well as BBQ and music.</li>
<li>June 16, On the Route Bicycles Commuter Pit Stop, at Lincoln and Barry, 6:30-9AM, with support from Whole Foods: Stop for free coffee, giveaways and bike mechanic.</li>
<li>June 17, Heritage Bicycles Commuter Pit Stop at Lincoln and Wellington, 6:30-9AM, with support from Whole Foods: Stop for free coffee, giveaways and bike mechanic. <a href="http://www.bikefriendlylakeview.com">www.bikefriendlylakeview.com</a></li>
<li>June 17, Paramount Room, 4-8PM, After Work Happy Hour and Pit Stop featuring: 20% Off Food and a $4 Craft Beer Pints all night, cyclist networking, presentations from a bike advocacy group, bike maintenance demos, and complimentary passed hors d'ouevresJune 18, Frontier, 4-9PM, Patio Happy hour Oyster Boil, featuring: $12 Boiled Dozens and $1 Raw Oysters, $5 Half Acre Family Tall Boys, and BMX Demos from Let's Roast Bike Shop starting at 6pm</li>
<li>June 19, Duran European Sandwiches, 7-10AM, Brake for Breakfast, : $3 for choice of bagel and smear and La Colombe coffee, or a made-to-order bagel sandwich with coffee for $5</li>
<li>June 20, Ancien Cycles, 6-9PM Live Music, Beer, Free Burgers & Pho-Style Soup</li>
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<p><b><i><u>About the West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce:</u></i></b></p>
<p>The West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce fosters community and economic development by empowering businesses with information, networking opportunities, marketing, and other programming. The chamber extensively promotes the unique elements of the West Town neighborhoods and strives to engage the public through the organization of special events that highlight existing businesses and attract consumers and new businesses to the West Town area. The chamber serves as a channel through which members can cultivate a diverse, symbiotic, and growth-oriented community.</p>
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<p><b><i><u>About the Lakeview Chamber of Commerce</u></i></b></p>
<p>The mission of Lakeview Chamber of Commerce (LCC) is to support the prosperity of the local Chicago business community from Diversey on the south, to Irving Park Rd on the north; and Ravenswood on the west, to Racine on the east. It especially strives to promote the retail, professional, educational and economic interests of the area, and works to make Lakeview a neighborhood where people wish to live and linger, guided by its Lakeview Area Master Plan. The Lakeview Chamber is the Sole Service Provider for Special Service Area 27 (SSA 27). It coordinates the development of the SSA and administers the SSA-funded programs. SSAs are a funding mechanism to raise money for services to a designated mixed-use area through a property tax levy.</p>
<p> </p> Come on 25th Ward bike ride this sunday!tag:thechainlink.org,2013-09-20:2211490:Topic:7561222013-09-20T02:13:58.841Zjennifer jameshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/jenniferjames
<h3>Come ride through Pilsen, Chinatown and the Near West Side this Sunday, with a BBQ afterwards:</h3>
<h3><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001Ed8CcwUBlAKz-G9Ls9KaPuhHp7umUa6OMOALNsJxhxDuPzUuk3Mi4z9tkH0TpgkP5c5v2hS4MqIOC59c7ZiPGDDam3OeM99Q1KKwQpyeEQFFQjhe9OXG5jHA3lI-WCghMZOiMPHzm13unsjAz4NHjg==">Bike the 25th Ward is this Sunday!</a></h3>
<h4>Sunday, September 22, 2013 at 9:00 am (coffee and snacks), about 10:00 (ride)</h4>
<h5>Harrison Park, corner of Wood and 18th| …</h5>
<h3>Come ride through Pilsen, Chinatown and the Near West Side this Sunday, with a BBQ afterwards:</h3>
<h3><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001Ed8CcwUBlAKz-G9Ls9KaPuhHp7umUa6OMOALNsJxhxDuPzUuk3Mi4z9tkH0TpgkP5c5v2hS4MqIOC59c7ZiPGDDam3OeM99Q1KKwQpyeEQFFQjhe9OXG5jHA3lI-WCghMZOiMPHzm13unsjAz4NHjg==">Bike the 25th Ward is this Sunday!</a></h3>
<h4>Sunday, September 22, 2013 at 9:00 am (coffee and snacks), about 10:00 (ride)</h4>
<h5>Harrison Park, corner of Wood and 18th| <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001Ed8CcwUBlAIk_mgkNM2uzRaN62gMfVGhW0f5Ql6N8YtcTGnEC36E_1fnpKPIleFQ7tAfeKkB-UmAGdFZTyl8wzrEacgeS149MTL6QuPnvV1Ef8UmplMv7YgaOVJLMGD6eqeKKFO03BQz9LKLbq8pS2rlLWHiG-ckNDvmmoxw0SUd8uKHYHOlqvCsoBdo6NwXuU2Hi40msRnut1cYr0wQJOAqjjqeyE9QSTyU2p8x-wNXwSA8lTd-zYVG0BYZaVsAIwxgTqYobw3xSpiPJ2USyy4weGwNhRAik5e0VnfcNph8YYEtPPqfvU8FdzngqmkB" target="_blank" title="View on Google Maps">1824 S. Wood St. Chicago</a></h5>
<p>Join Alderman Solis and the newly formed 25th Ward Transportation Advisory Committee for the 4th Annual Bike the 25th Ward. This event will showcase the wonderful and diverse neighborhoods of the 25th Ward. Start at the historic Harrison Park and travel through some of the wonderful and diverse neighborhoods of the 25th Ward! Enjoy free bike checks, morning snacks, music, special participation by Redmoon Theatre, and kick back with the post-ride BBQ! FREE FAMILY AND FRIEND FUN! Bring your bike, helmet, comfortable shoes and let’s ride!</p>
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<p>Volunteers: 773 523 4100</p> Seattle-SanFrantag:thechainlink.org,2013-07-22:2211490:Topic:7318262013-07-22T16:23:44.380ZJakki Cafarellihttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JakkiCafarelli
<p>Has anyone biked along the West Coast? In September, I'm quitting my job and want to ride from Seattle to San Fran. If anyone could give me some info and or advice that would be great. I really want to get a camper bike....anybody know a thing or two on how to acquire one of these...Or the best way to get me and my bike to Seattle? </p>
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<p>Any and all thoughts are appreciated. Ride on. </p>
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<p>Has anyone biked along the West Coast? In September, I'm quitting my job and want to ride from Seattle to San Fran. If anyone could give me some info and or advice that would be great. I really want to get a camper bike....anybody know a thing or two on how to acquire one of these...Or the best way to get me and my bike to Seattle? </p>
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<p>Any and all thoughts are appreciated. Ride on. </p>
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<p>Jakki </p> Bike-In Movie for West Town Bikes POSTPONEDtag:thechainlink.org,2011-08-23:2211490:Topic:4255252011-08-23T20:35:35.598ZBridget Mitchellhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/BridgetMitchell
<p>Hi there!</p>
<p>Just a heads up - due to the impending storms, we have had to postpone our Bike-In Movie for West Town bikes until next Tuesday, 8/30. We will have lots of fun activities, drink specials, a raffle for a Cruiser, and Bike Valet hosted by Active Trans! Time and location are the same. Please email <a href="mailto:mw.kbs.marketing@wholefoods.com">mw.kbs.marketing@wholefoods.com</a> with any questions.</p>
<p>Hi there!</p>
<p>Just a heads up - due to the impending storms, we have had to postpone our Bike-In Movie for West Town bikes until next Tuesday, 8/30. We will have lots of fun activities, drink specials, a raffle for a Cruiser, and Bike Valet hosted by Active Trans! Time and location are the same. Please email <a href="mailto:mw.kbs.marketing@wholefoods.com">mw.kbs.marketing@wholefoods.com</a> with any questions.</p> Reader Real Deal at Ciclo Urbanotag:thechainlink.org,2011-02-23:2211490:Topic:2962502011-02-23T20:32:05.566ZBikefreeekhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AlexWilson
<p>Check out this <a href="http://realdeal.chicagoreader.com/daily_deals/4144?utm_source=pencilbar_ad_valueprop&utm_medium=ad&utm_campaign=realdeal" target="_blank">Reader Real Deal at Ciclo Urbano!</a></p>
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<p>Support community initiatives while tuning up your bike for half off the normal price!</p>
<p>Ciclo Urbano</p>
<div class="location_container"><p>2459 W. Division St.<br></br>Chicago, IL 60622<br></br>(773) 772-4870 …<br></br></p>
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<p>Check out this <a target="_blank" href="http://realdeal.chicagoreader.com/daily_deals/4144?utm_source=pencilbar_ad_valueprop&utm_medium=ad&utm_campaign=realdeal">Reader Real Deal at Ciclo Urbano!</a></p>
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<p>Support community initiatives while tuning up your bike for half off the normal price!</p>
<p>Ciclo Urbano</p>
<div class="location_container"><p>2459 W. Division St.<br/>Chicago, IL 60622<br/>(773) 772-4870 <br/><a href="http://www.ciclourbanochicago.com/">www.ciclourbanochicago.com</a></p>
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<h2>Description</h2>
<p><b>Neighborhood: Humboldt Park</b></p>
<p>Good vibes and good bikes spill out of Ciclo Urbano’s full-service bicycle shop at 2459 W. Division. Drop by for a tune-up, visit the shop, and get a feel for the community they create and support. Good work is being done in and out of the shop.</p>
<p><b>What you get:</b> $90 full-service bike tune-up for $45 (50% off)</p>
<p>Included in this full-service bike tune-up:</p>
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<li>Clean bike in bike wash</li>
<li>Adjust brakes, replace brake cables, and, if necessary, replace pads</li>
<li>True wheels</li>
<li>Adjust hubs, headset, and bottom bracket</li>
<li>Replace shifter cables and adjust derailleurs</li>
<li>Check tires and chain for wear</li>
<li>Lube chain and all cables</li>
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<p>Ciclo Urbano supports West Town Bikes, a community bicycle workshop. Revenue from Ciclo Urbano helps fund West Town Bikes’ mission of providing bike education for Chicago youth, as well as affordable and reliable transportation for Humboldt Park, West Town, and the Chicago bike community at large.</p>
<p>Among the regular classes offered are Bike Maintenance, <span class="caps">DIY</span> Tune-up, Build-A-Bike, and Wheel Building. Weekly Open Shop classes let bikers use the tools and facilities with the assistance of skilled instructors and fellow bikers. Service is offered in both English and Spanish. Internships and entry level jobs are available for some graduates of bicycle youth programs. It’s a bike shop, but <b>much</b> more than a bike shop.</p>
<p>“The folks at Ciclo Urbano were friendly, cool, and helped me pick out a bike that worked for me. They also gave my girlfriend’s bike a tune-up for an incredibly modest price, all within less than an hour . . the folks at Ciclo Urbano are awesome, helpful, and 100% attitude-free. I really can’t recommend this place highly enough!”<br/>—Andrew C., Yelp review</p>
<p> </p> Who's doing the Urban Assault Ride?tag:thechainlink.org,2010-09-01:2211490:Topic:2308042010-09-01T22:56:25.097ZElizabeth Clarksonhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/ElizabethClarkson
Who's signed up? I've never ridden it before...any tips or info?<div><br/></div>
<div>Also, West Town Bikes needs 12 volunteers, including 3 Checkpoint managers.</div>
<div>Volunteer @ <a href="http://www.urbanassaultride.com/chicago/volunteer/npo">www.urbanassaultride.com/chicago/volunteer/npo</a></div>
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Who's signed up? I've never ridden it before...any tips or info?<div><br/></div>
<div>Also, West Town Bikes needs 12 volunteers, including 3 Checkpoint managers.</div>
<div>Volunteer @ <a href="http://www.urbanassaultride.com/chicago/volunteer/npo">www.urbanassaultride.com/chicago/volunteer/npo</a></div>
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<div>SWEET!</div> VOTE4ME: Crank The Earth Jersey Competitiontag:thechainlink.org,2010-01-18:2211490:Topic:1486312010-01-18T16:23:46.770ZSpencer "Thunderball" Thayer!https://thechainlink.org/profile/SpencerThunderballThayer
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Hey everyone,<br />
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Please if you have not already, sign up for the Crank The Earth Jersey Chainlink Competition website and vote for my Jersey "Cycling Camouflage Chainlink Edition," <a href="http://bit.ly/4APn0H" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/4APn0H</a>. It's a very late entry so it needs all of the help it can get from you guys. Since I don't need the…
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Hey everyone,<br />
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Please if you have not already, sign up for the Crank The Earth Jersey Chainlink Competition website and vote for my Jersey "Cycling Camouflage Chainlink Edition," <a href="http://bit.ly/4APn0H" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/4APn0H</a>. It's a very late entry so it needs all of the help it can get from you guys. Since I don't need the money I will be donating the $300 proceeds to both Working Bikes and West Town Bikes. So not only will the Chicago bike community get a killer jersey to rock in our mean streets but by voting for my jersey you'll also be helping two worthwhile causes. Thanks for reading and please give my design a vote.<br />
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Cordially in your face-<br />
but still cordially,<br />
Spencer "Thunderball" Thayer!<br />
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Gee, I wish I could have been there when the wacky musicians, tricked out bikes and pumped up participants made the move to the new location of West Town Bikes / Ciclo Urbano, now at 2459 W. Division on the Paseo Boricua, the Puerto Rican shopping district.<br />
Next best thing, I read Maureen Kelleher's report on <a href="http://communitybeat.blogspot.com/2009/05/west-town-bikesciclo-urbano-opens-on.html">Community Beat</a> and viewed the audio slideshow…
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Gee, I wish I could have been there when the wacky musicians, tricked out bikes and pumped up participants made the move to the new location of West Town Bikes / Ciclo Urbano, now at 2459 W. Division on the Paseo Boricua, the Puerto Rican shopping district.<br />
Next best thing, I read Maureen Kelleher's report on <a href="http://communitybeat.blogspot.com/2009/05/west-town-bikesciclo-urbano-opens-on.html">Community Beat</a> and viewed the audio slideshow put together by Sarahmaria Gomez and Alex Fledderjohn, also on that blog.<br />
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<a href="http://www.thechainlink.org/photo/photo/listForContributor?screenName=1pzsdtg66ytl3">More photos here.</a><br />
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If you were there, tell us what you saw and heard. Three Cheers for West Town Bikes!tag:thechainlink.org,2008-09-20:2211490:Topic:100272008-09-20T23:10:42.575ZJulie Aberman (Hochstadter)https://thechainlink.org/profile/JulieHochstadter
I'm sure many of you have been to West Town Bikes. If you haven't you really should visit the shop or take a class at 2418 West North Ave.<br />
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Alex Wilson (a fellow Chainlinker) has created ( from their website <a href="http://westtownbikes.org/about">http://westtownbikes.org/about</a>) "a community bicycle learning workshop. WTB offers bicycle mechanics workshops, youth programs... and a creative workspace for special bicycle building." It's mostly donations based so you can either throw them…
I'm sure many of you have been to West Town Bikes. If you haven't you really should visit the shop or take a class at 2418 West North Ave.<br />
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Alex Wilson (a fellow Chainlinker) has created ( from their website <a href="http://westtownbikes.org/about">http://westtownbikes.org/about</a>) "a community bicycle learning workshop. WTB offers bicycle mechanics workshops, youth programs... and a creative workspace for special bicycle building." It's mostly donations based so you can either throw them some cash in a donation jar or online at :<a href="http://westtownbikes.org/node/5239">http://westtownbikes.org/node/5239</a>.<br />
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I was there today getting my bike ready for the century ride tomorrow. They were amazing and helped explain to a newer rider how to tune up her bike and fix a bike computer.<br />
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Anyone else have to feel good stories about West Town? Alex, feel free to add some stuff I left out...