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What I ride:: Road, Mixte, Vintage, Cyclocross, Mountain, Hybrid, Cruiser, Track, Cargo Bike, Divvy (bike share), Fat Bike, Fixed Gear, BMX, Recumbent, Tandem, Folding Bike

The kind of riding I do:: Recreational, Exercise, Commuting, Around Town, Distance, Competition / Racing, Social, Bike Camping, Touring, My job involves biking, My business involves biking

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One Day 100 Bikes – Featuring Filmed by Bike

Most of us ride hundreds or thousands of miles each year. Commuting, road riding, cycle-cross, crit-racing, BMX, off-road… you name it, we ride it. It’s easy to take cycling for granted, as well as the many transportation choices we all enjoy. Imagine an environment with no options other…

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Posted on August 21, 2018 at 9:30pm

2018 Chicagoland Tour de Cure

More unified and inclusive than ever before, with route options for the whole family!

The Chicagoland Tour de Cure is the American Diabetes Association’s signature…

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Posted on April 28, 2018 at 9:30am — 4 Comments

Martha's Top 5 Bike Movies

It never hurts to start putting a few movies on the ‘must watch’ list for cozy winter nights – or long indoor trainer rides! Has anyone seen the new HBO mockumentary Tour de Pharmacy? I’ve just added that to my own list. What are some of your favorite cycling movies? Weigh in below! My top 5:

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Posted on February 18, 2018 at 3:00pm — 9 Comments

Farm Roads: Tips for Riding Outside of Chicago

By Yasmeen Schuller

I used to ride on farm roads when I lived in Wisconsin for a year. When I read the article (see below) from Bicycling Magazine, I thought I'd add a few tips of my own:

Expect Hills, Sometimes Gravel

Once you get outside of Chicago,…

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Posted on February 18, 2018 at 3:00pm — 7 Comments