Chicago Critical Mass: The Southside Ride

Peace All,

Red Bike & Green + The Pioneers Bicycle Club present...

The Southside Ride for Chicago Critical Mass

This Critical Mass route proposal is a 14-mile tour of some of Chicago's African-American cultural & historical landmarks. Highlights along the route will include the site of the Chess Records studios, the Bronzeville Victory Monument, Ida B. Wells' home, the Harold Washington Cultural Center, the DuSable Museum, the Obamas' house and much more. The ride will end at the new 31st Street marina and beach.

Check out the map at:
http://chicagocriticalmass.org/
Scroll down on the home page and click on the flyer for the full size image.

A special thanks to the lovely Eboni Senai, a true gem in our city. Her work as the Founder of Red Bike & Green - Chicago is energizing bicycling culture in the African American community of Chicago. Also want to share a huge thanks with John Greenfield, Willow Naeco, and Steven Lane for their early, active, and consistent support of this effort.

We will meet up at 5:30pm on Friday, August 31st at the Picasso statue at Daley Plaza. Please join us for a beautiful ride through parts of the Southside of Chicago!

...how about a post-ride afterparty?
Peoples DJs Collective 3YR Anniversary BBQ
2236 S. Marshall Blvd., Chicago
(block west of California & Cermak)
http://www.facebook.com/events/273511979429664/

Rock on,

Oboi
The Pioneers Bicycle Club
@theycallmeOboi

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Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on August 28, 2012 at 3:20am

I go to CCM about 90% of the time.  So far I haven't missed one in 2012.

Olatunji Oboi Reed said:

hey James - yep, we thought about that also. and we decided to end at 31st beach because of the new marina and other new construction work that was recently completed. its truly an awesome beach and new marina with alot of cool, new features for kids and adults alike. will you be joining us? if so, look forward to meeting you in person.

James BlackHeron said:

So the post-ride ride will be from 31st street beach back to Wicker/Bucktown/Logan Square where 80%+ of CCM riders actually live...

Permalink Reply by Olatunji Oboi Reed on August 28, 2012 at 3:25am

thats awesome! i love CCM. just got home last week after being in Brazil for 6 months. this is one of the things i looked forward to upon my return to chicago. 

James BlackHeron said:

I go to CCM about 90% of the time.  So far I haven't missed one in 2012.

Olatunji Oboi Reed said:

hey James - yep, we thought about that also. and we decided to end at 31st beach because of the new marina and other new construction work that was recently completed. its truly an awesome beach and new marina with alot of cool, new features for kids and adults alike. will you be joining us? if so, look forward to meeting you in person.

James BlackHeron said:

So the post-ride ride will be from 31st street beach back to Wicker/Bucktown/Logan Square where 80%+ of CCM riders actually live...

Permalink Reply by Olatunji Oboi Reed on August 28, 2012 at 3:27am

precisely!

James BlackHeron said:

If you like getting tazed and/or pepper-sprayed...

Olatunji Oboi Reed said:

that would be awesome. wait...then again...

h' said:

Hopefully Obama will be in town ;-)

Permalink Reply by Olatunji Oboi Reed on August 28, 2012 at 3:29am

hey Anne - agreed! we test rode the route yesterday. and it promises to be a very beautiful ride indeed...

Anne Alt said:

I'll second that thought on 31st St. beach - it's a beauty.  What's wrong with the whole ride going south once in a while?  A change of scenery isn't a bad thing.

Olatunji Oboi Reed said:

hey James - yep, we thought about that also. and we decided to end at 31st beach because of the new marina and other new construction work that was recently completed. its truly an awesome beach and new marina with alot of cool, new features for kids and adults alike. will you be joining us? if so, look forward to meeting you in person.

James BlackHeron said:

So the post-ride ride will be from 31st street beach back to Wicker/Bucktown/Logan Square where 80%+ of CCM riders actually live...

Permalink Reply by Juan 2-3 or more mi. on August 28, 2012 at 3:31am

I remember the ride to Bronzeville a few years back. Post ride indeed.

James BlackHeron said:

I go to CCM about 90% of the time.  So far I haven't missed one in 2012.

Olatunji Oboi Reed said:

hey James - yep, we thought about that also. and we decided to end at 31st beach because of the new marina and other new construction work that was recently completed. its truly an awesome beach and new marina with alot of cool, new features for kids and adults alike. will you be joining us? if so, look forward to meeting you in person.

James BlackHeron said:

So the post-ride ride will be from 31st street beach back to Wicker/Bucktown/Logan Square where 80%+ of CCM riders actually live...

Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein on August 28, 2012 at 4:01am

Are these neighborhoods safe to bike though?

Permalink Reply by Paul Fitz, Scrabblor on August 28, 2012 at 4:10am

is that a joke?

this is a great map.  I was planning on skipping this month's ride, but it'll be so refreshing to actually end up closer to my house for once.   who's in for the post ride to the south?

Permalink Reply by Olatunji Oboi Reed on August 28, 2012 at 4:12am

hey Adam - very interesting question. and i have to take this question seriously, as you gave no indication that this was a joke. yes, these neighborhoods are safe to bike. i am a proud native southsider and i've rode my bike throughout the southside for years (late nights included) and had only beautiful and pleasant experiences. of course, you realize that safety is a consideration for the entire city and certainly not limited to the southside. we should always be conscious of our safety. and we took that into consideration when planning the route, naturally. the route is beautiful with rich historical significance for the entire city and all people. during our test ride we were greeted with waves, smiles, and hellos. this is going to be an awesome ride and the more positive energy the better. if you'd like to chat in more detail about your question, please send me a message on here or contact me at theycallmeoboi at gmail dot com. thanks for the question and trust all is well for you! - Oboi

Adam Herstein said:

Are these neighborhoods safe to bike though?

Permalink Reply by Olatunji Oboi Reed on August 28, 2012 at 4:14am

i have been called a dreamer from time to time...

Cameron Puetz said:

Sounds like an interesting route, but if you can get all of CCM going to to one place, then you must be the greatest cat herder of all time.



Olatunji Oboi Reed said:

there's another route planned also? we'd love for the entire CCM family to roll South with us...

h' said:

I think the plan is for the south side ride to leave at 5:30 and the usual Foster beach ride will leave closer to 6:30?

James BlackHeron said:

5:30 huh?

It sounds like a fun ride but I can't remember the last time CCM actually left before 6:10 or even 6:15.   

Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein on August 28, 2012 at 4:16am

Thanks guys. I love to explore new neighborhoods and this ride seems like a good opportunity to do so. Just a bit wary of travelling south of 35th. I trust your word that these areas are safe, and can't wait ro ride!

Permalink Reply by Olatunji Oboi Reed on August 28, 2012 at 4:17am

hey Paul - what part of Chicago do you live. i am def up for a "post-ride" ride. some of us are considering going to the people's DJ collective party that night after the ride. gotta get the address, though i know its west of 31st street beach. 

Paul Fitz, Scrabblor said:

is that a joke?

this is a great map.  I was planning on skipping this month's ride, but it'll be so refreshing to actually end up closer to my house for once.   who's in for the post ride to the south?

Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein on August 28, 2012 at 4:18am

Duh. :-)

Olatunji Oboi Reed said:

 i know its west of 31st street beach. 

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