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David Simmons commented on Boxing Out Negativity's event Street Love Ride: Rolling Deep for Peace in North Lawndale

"Looking forward to this community event!"

Jul 28, 2020

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David Simmons is attending Boxing Out Negativity's event

Street Love Ride: Rolling Deep for Peace in North Lawndale at St. Agatha Catholic Church

August 15, 2020 from 8pm to 10pm

Please note: important Covid safety information at the end of the event description.Street Love Ride: Rolling Deep for Peace in North Lawndale Saturday, August 15, 2020 Community Expo 5pm to 8pm Ride 8pm to 10pm St. Agatha Catholic Church, 3147 W Douglas Blvd, Chicago Learn more here at our Eventbrite invitation. Please click here to volunteer for our Squad Ride…See More

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David Simmons updated their profile

Oct 25, 2019

Profile Information

What I ride:: Road, Mountain

The kind of riding I do:: Recreational, Exercise, Commuting, Around Town, Distance

What brings you to The Chainlink?: Hoping to connect with and learn from other Chainlink members on how we can improve conditions for cycling in Chicago and across the state.

About me:: I simply love to ride, mostly for transportation. Educating cyclists and motorists, encouraging others to ride more, and advocating for cyclists around the state is what I now do for a living. As of October 7th 2019, I am the new executive director of Ride Illinois!

A few other noteworthy details:
• certified as a League Cycling Instructor in 2009
• president of the Friends of Cycling in Elk Grove since 2012
• born and raised on the NW side, now living in the NW burbs
• life-long cyclist and bike commuter

My other websites (twitter, facebook, pinterest, Google+, blogs, etc.):: http://rideillinois.org

My first bike:: A red Schwinn Stingray complete with banana seat!

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At 4:49am on January 2, 2015, Yasmeen said…: Thanks David!

At 7:59am on January 4, 2012, Terry Witt said…: Dave, good plan. Will hop on 3rd car headed to Union Station on the 4:23 from Bartlett. Will watch for you on the Itasca platform.

At 6:48am on January 3, 2012, Terry Witt said…: Dave, not sure how this works, but giving it a try. Nice pictures. Are you headed to Active Trans meeting Jan 18 or LCI meeting Jan 23. Probably going and by Metra if I do. Terry

At 6:14am on January 29, 2009, Steve said…: Yeah, I'm good at planning a bike ride, not always good at following through however. I need a cool ride photo like yours... Someone I knew took some nice photos last year but they were lost when his computer crashed.