Every member of the Society (CBES) should aspire to have a beer at every brewery or brewpub located in a day or two bicycle ride distance from Chicago (and, of course, within the city limits).Naturally, preferable way of getting to is by bike, as for riding back . . . whatever is available, train, bus, horse and buggy, depending on amount of beverages consumed at the destination.Routes on Ride with GPS,…See More

With covid and trillions of dollars being thrown,  does anyone have ideas what are good organizations to join to promote safer and better infrustructure for bicycling? I am thinking either organizations lobbying for some of this money toward improving bicycling opportunities, and/or those that foster members' connection via activities,  events,  etc.I am aware of active trans for chicago.  I am looking for additional ideas, including those with regional or nationwide focus.  Thanks for reading…See More