Name That (WTF?) Bike Rack: April Fools' Edition

You go to lock-up, but something's awry. It's time to play

Name That (WTF?) Bike Rack

Where are they? If you can identify the location of either of these two, um, bike racks (?), then add your reply below. Both are in Chicago. Wild guesses and photo captions are also welcome. Hints might be provided later. Rack junkies seeking inspiration can revisit the last nineteen rounds of Name That Bike Rack.

WTF Rack #1

WTF Rack #2

Strange location? No bikes allowed. It prevents cars from driving around the arm and into the paylot.

Meet the most confused bike rack, ever.

"No bicycle parking," say the stickers.

Good luck!

Fun Facts About Bike Racks

They are known as bicycle stands in other English-speaking countries.

More than 400 new racks are added to Chicago's streets every year.

One local cyclist got to install their own Madrax Mini-Advocate rack after winning it in The Chainlink Tune-up campaign.

If there is nowhere to lock-up at your favorite destination, you can request that a new rack be installed by the city.

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Permalink Reply by Duppie on April 4, 2013 at 8:18pm

That makes a lot of sense. Back in the 1800's mail was delivered by stagecoach. This must be where they fed the horses.

allison said:

the first bike rack is at Clinton and Polk, i think it's the back side of a postal building that houses their trucks. (I think googlemaps puts the address at 726 S. Clinton)