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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

Bicycles are light and easily transported, convenient qualities not only for bike owners, but also for bike thieves. As a result, bike theft is a massive and growing problem in many cities, including Chicago. But your bicycle doesn’t have to be an assumed loss. By taking a few simple precautions and investing in a decent locking system, and being aware of new products, you can ensure your precious ride will always be exactly where you left it. Our speaker will be Kevin Fitzgerald who is a…See More

There are cyclists that bike hundreds of miles year after year on the roads without a crash or injury and it is more than just luck. Experienced cyclists educate themselves on the rules of the road and common situations for crashes so they know how to avoid or reduce exposure to hazardous situations. To help fill in the gap between safe and risky behavior, Ride Illinois, the statewide bicycle advocacy organization, developed…See More

There are cyclists that bike hundreds of miles year after year on the roads without a crash or injury and it is more than just luck. Experienced cyclists educate themselves on the rules of the road and common situations for crashes so they know how to avoid or reduce exposure to hazardous situations. To help fill in the gap between safe and risky behavior, Ride Illinois, the statewide bicycle advocacy organization, developed…See More

A great place to ride your bike is in your own backyard and there is help to do that. Biketropolis curates day-long adventure cycling tours through historical neighborhoods, urban archeological ruins, street art, and interesting destinations. In response to the pandemic they created a series of self-guided bike tours all over the city. Join us to hear Tom Limon, from Biketropolis talk about the tours and his insider tips for…See More

There are cyclists that bike hundreds of miles year after year on the roads without a crash or injury and it is more than just luck. Experienced cyclists educate themselves on the rules of the road and common situations for crashes so they know how to avoid or reduce exposure to hazardous situations. To help fill in the gap between safe and risky behavior, Ride Illinois, the statewide bicycle advocacy organization, developed…See More