"...and don’t take a lane in Chicago rush hour for even a minute. Drivers will spread hate before you get to your turn."
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Yasmeen
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Out Our Front Door
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Chainlink Racing and Rid…
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Yasmeen's Discussions
“ The US wasn't equipped for 2020's cycling boom. Its failures stem from a century of leaving bikes behind.”
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“The pandemic forced cities to remold their streets to give more room to pedestrians and bikes, but it also thrust their longstanding lack of good biking infrastructure into the spotlight.”…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Matt M. 18.5KM Jan 3.
How Far You've Ridden in 2021
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Who will post the first ride for the new year?Post your miles.Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brett Miller Dec 31.
Infrastructure Can Make a Difference Between Life and Death
Before I jump into this, yes, I do very much believe we need to be careful and defensive cyclists. Some of the most helpful advice I received when I started bike commuting over 8 years ago was to…Continue
Started Dec 1, 2020
Thinking About the Family and Friends of the Victims of Crashes
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We all know things can get heated and we are all feeling the impact of cyclists being hit by cars. This year is an especially terrible year. Sometimes we will never know where the fault lies.…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by curt(is) locke Oct 30, 2020.
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“ The US wasn't equipped for 2020's cycling boom. Its failures stem from a century of leaving bikes behind.”
“The pandemic forced cities to remold their streets to give more room to pedestrians and bikes, but it also thrust their longstanding lack of good biking infrastructure into the spotlight.”https://www.businessinsider.com/cycling-boom-us-streets-infrastructure-bike-lanes-history-united-states-2020-12See More
"8366.4 miles cycled in 2020 - decidedly a personal record for this humble pedaller - after 613.8 miles (464.8 outdoor / 149.0 indoor) for December.
446 consecutive days cycled in 2019-2020. Happy New Year ChainLinkers!"
How Far You've Ridden in 2021
Who will post the first ride for the new year?Post your miles.See More
Event Organizers During a Pandemic at everywhere
October 26, 2020 to July 31, 2021
This has been a challenging time for us. The Chainlink loves group rides, getting out on the bike, hanging with friends. During a pandemic, that can be terribly tricky. Here are some guidelines to help you navigate getting an event approved:1. Mask requirements - have your riders wear masks on your rides. Say it in the event description.2. Social distancing - encourage keeping safe distance from one another to avoid spray and spread.3. Limit the numbers - put a cap on the number of people…See More
Infrastructure Can Make a Difference Between Life and Death
Before I jump into this, yes, I do very much believe we need to be careful and defensive cyclists. Some of the most helpful advice I received when I started bike commuting over 8 years ago was to always assume you are invisible to the driver. They don't see you and once they pass you, they quickly forget you are there. Ok, got that out of the way. Now I really want to address the matter of infrastructure.There are some beautiful roads in the less-populated areas of Maryland. I spent this fall…See More
"Congratulations Patricia and happy belated birthday. Rockstar miles. "
"John, I agree with you. Making infrastructure more safe is the point.
We can debate what happened but none of us witnessed it. If one tends to blame cyclists, they could think the cyclist squeezed through between two large vehicles. Another…"
"Thanks. There are other places to post hard won and extensively illustrated or photographed content for cyclists but I chose the Chainlink Forum. "
"Thanks Matt, don't worry. I'll give it careful thought on how to archive something like this. I appreciate the reminder of how much content CL contains."
"In the forum I’ve posted some handy information on routes to Madison, technical information on wheels and technical information on my vintage pump. As far as I can tell these posts are sometimes the only place to find them on the web.…"
"Everything seems to be working when I scroll around.
What's not working started back in April and again this past week, the virus has changed everything, there's no more commuting downtown, no more "lunch rush" and by now half…"
"Slow roll.
Slow clap.
Tip of the cap."
Thinking About the Family and Friends of the Victims of Crashes
We all know things can get heated and we are all feeling the impact of cyclists being hit by cars. This year is an especially terrible year. Sometimes we will never know where the fault lies. Sometimes it is very clear e.g. DUI the motorist is at fault. Let's take a beat when our emotions get the best of us. Please try to refrain from language that jumps to premature judgment. I know there is also a group that believes the drivers are getting a bad rap but I will say this - that is a little…See More
"As I stated, I realized he was trying to make a point but he was doing it in a pretty terrible way. I removed the ending comments where he started getting personal with me after I said this.
While I am ok with disagreement, trying to make it a…"
"Not sure what you are trying to say here Tony. Just pointing out that you saying "suicide" was a strong choice as well. So technically, you do "throw around rhetoric" to make your point about rhetoric.
This is a website for…"
Profile Information
- What I ride:
- Road, Cyclocross, Mountain, Track
- The kind of riding I do:
- Recreational, Exercise, Commuting, Around Town, Distance, Competition / Racing
- What brings you to The Chainlink?
- Looking for more opportunities to ride bikes, meet people, keep riding. :-)
- Did a friend invite you? If yes, add their name here.
- Julie H.
- My first bike:
- 1976 red, white and blue Huffy
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Comment Wall (15 comments)
- At 9:19am on March 30, 2018,
Ben C said…
Thanks for having me! Wish we had something like the Chainlink when I was living in LA.
- At 2:30pm on February 8, 2017,
Megan Lee said…
Thank you, Yasmeen! :)
- At 6:03pm on January 5, 2015,
Jeff Markus said…
Yo Yasmeen,
Welcome to the 'management' of da' 'Link. AQs a complete re4creational and commuter cyclist allow me to say it is nice that you bring a broad based expereiance of pedalling to the reins of our humble net home...
I look forward to the future with you at the head of the pace line.
Jeff
- At 9:56am on January 2, 2015,
Christian said…
You are most welcome, happy cycling in 2015
- At 9:39pm on January 1, 2015,
David Simmons said…
Congrats Yasmeen! Here's to continued success for you and the Chainlink.
- At 6:48pm on December 30, 2014,
Congratulations! :)
- At 2:29pm on December 30, 2014,
Megan B said…
Congratulations on the new position, and thanks for taking on this new role. Best of luck!
- At 2:21pm on December 30, 2014,
Bill W. said…
Congratulations...let me know if I can help in any way!
- At 1:05pm on December 30, 2014,
JustWill said…
Yay! Congrats!
- At 12:41pm on December 30, 2014,
Always look forward every week to the Chainlinks... I look forward to seeing what you can do... don't forget there are still some of us Luddites who just getting the hang of the "computer thing".
Yasmeen's Blog
Of Sweat and Sisterhood: The CANYON//SRAM Racing Zwift Academy
One of The Chainlink's favorite cyclists (and lifetime ambassador), Jasmin Welter shares her recent experience with Zwift. This indoor training program is a great way to stay motivated training indoors, improving cycling fitness. With snow and Arctic temps, now is an excellent time to jump on indoor training in preparation for a cycling season of centuries, bike camping, and/or… |
Posted on January 22, 2019 at 9:30am
Ride Report: 2018 Chicagoland Tour de Cure
By William Nedza When we heard about this year's challenges, I asked if we could have a "rider report" to share their experience. The person I had in mind is Chainlink member, William Nedza. Every year Bill has so much enthusiasm,… |
Posted on July 27, 2018 at 12:30pm
Biking Green: An Interview with Maria Boustead of Po Campo
Recently, after moving to D.C., I decided to "go green" as much as possible. So I stopped taking Lyft rides, replacing them with an around-town Linus and I replaced my bus trips with a Brompton for my daily commute. I realized with the recent awareness of straw usage and one-use plastic containers, I still have a… |
Posted on June 6, 2018 at 11:00pm
Help Celebrate The First Ever World Bicycle Day
World Bicycle Day is "a global day officially recognized by the United Nations to celebrate the power of bicycles". Rides and events are planned through out the United States and World Bicycle Relief (a Chicago-based organization) will be in New York to celebrate… |
Posted on May 31, 2018 at 5:53pm
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