Women are the fastest growing group of cyclists so we recently expanded our women's cycling resources section and launching this group. The "Women of Chainlink Chicago" group will have real-time updates with articles, events, clinics, product reviews, races, and lots of bike-related goodness. This group will also give local women cyclists a way to directly connect with each other.
Website: http://www.thechainlink.org/page/women
Location: Chicago
Members: 42
Latest Activity: Feb 29, 2020
Come celebrate International Women's Day 2020 on your bike. Ride from where you are at; on road, indoor, gravel, mountain bike, ANYWHERE on ANY bike with your friends or alone.Ride at least 15 miles…Continue
Started by Inspyrd Ancienne Feb 29, 2020.
Happy International Women's Day 2019 all you AWESOME ladies! Come one...Come all to the Driftless Randonneurs, based out of beautiful Western Wisconsin. The Driftless Randonneurs has an exceptional…Continue
Started by Inspyrd Ancienne Mar 8, 2019.
I did! and I fell ... womp! In my defense, I was on Artisian near Hirsch and didn't know the pot holes were now filled past the rim with ice (pretty dark). I'd been inside working since 11am. Love…Continue
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Started by Yasmeen Feb 12, 2016.
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Julie H posted this to the forum:
http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/10-ways-to-raise-brave-gir...
March Critical Lass Invasion Ride March 23:
http://www.thechainlink.org/events/march-critical-lass-invasion-ride
Do you love to mountain bike? Skunkworks Racing just launched and they are a competitive team of female mountain bikers based in the Chicago area. Check it out http://www.skunkworksracing.com/
What kinds of bike rides would you like to go on with women? Training rides? Social? Brunch/lunch rides? A wine-crawl? All of the above? Let us know so we can start planning.
Wondering what bike racing is all about? Half Acre Cycling has a beginner racing series (April 4-7) that's just for you: http://www.thechainlink.org/events/half-acre-cycling-s-skyway-class...
Chicago Women's Elite Cycling also offers a clinic (April 2) to help introduce to the course: http://www.thechainlink.org/events/course-recon-chicago-women-s-eli...
Bicycling Magazine's, "Great Bikes and Gear for Small Female Cyclists"
Great to see there are more bike options recently. I believe Felt also has smaller frame sizes.
Women's Bicycle Mechanic Workshop
West Town Bikes has an 8-part series coming up. Attend one or more of the series. No experience necessary! Wednesdays 7:30 - 9 pm
$20 suggested donation per class
February 24: Parts, Tools, Stand, Tires, & Wheels
"Cait Dooley is without a doubt, one of the coolest girls you’ll ever meet. With a shock of platinum through the fringe of her auburn hair and chunky glasses, she embodies 90’s riot grrrl cool while somehow having a fun-loving, kid at heart nature at the same time. A cyclocross racer, a cancer survivor, a mountain biker, and animal lover, she's also the women’s product manager for GT. "
Cait is awesome. I was lucky enough to see her race at Cx Vegas (in the Wheelers & Dealers Industry race).
Thinking about racing? Mary Ann's Team, INTENT is having a meeting to talk about racing with the team and answer your questions about racing.
http://www.thechainlink.org/events/intent-cycling-race-team-info-me...
A few great Chicago-area newsletters to sign up for:
Women Bike Chicago - Sign up on the footer of their website. Here's February's Edition.
Francine's Women's Cycling Updates - Sign up on her blog.
Here's the Valentine's edition from February 12.
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