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Biking Goals for 2020
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What are your biking goals (big and small) for 2020?Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by dav 20 hours ago.
Chicago Streetsblog needs our help to hit their goal
Chicago Streetsblog has a deadline on January 1 to hit their goal of $50k to ensure a match. They still have over $4k left to raise. Could you please chip in and help them out?…Continue
Started Dec 30, 2019
In the spirit of Giving Tuesday... bike related fundraising for a great cause!
The Chainlink racing and riding team is racing AfterGlow and is raising money for Blackstone Bicycle Works and West Town Bikes. Two great causes and two great reasons to race. If you'd like to join…Continue
Started Dec 2, 2019
Chicago Cyclist Dies After Hit and Run
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How is this "accidental" when it's a hit and run? Why are they giving up so quickly in finding his killer? Do better…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Anne Alt Nov 8, 2019.
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"I last rode bikes with my wife this past September 14th. It was just an easy, leisurely roll down to Wolf Lake and back, about 25 miles. A ride we had enjoyed countless times over the years. Nevertheless, it was quite apparent that she had no…"
"It's going to be interesting to see how all of this plays out with regard to auto parking and traffic infractions. Right now, Chicago and even the state are heading in a different direction for both moving and non-moving violations. …"
"This could be good. Easier than Chicago's 311 system? https://road.cc/content/news/270205-new-app-will-crowdsource-data-about-bad-drivers-cyclists"
"- Teach my 5 year old how to ride a bike and be comfortable letting her ride. We ride a lot in the summer and fall, but together on a tag a long. It's SO TIME!
- Ride as much as possible with the twins when they can sit…"
"Reminds me of that hotel at the far south end of the Dearborn bicycle lane."
Raj Laud replied to Yasmeen's discussion Biking Goals for 2020"Last year I had a mileage goal for the first time - 3,000. I logged mile 3,001 on New Year's Eve. Most of my miles were commuting, but I did some brevets too.
This year I want to try something different. No specific goal, just more cycling…"
"Do a 200k brevet again in the spring, and a 300k later in the year.
Improve my speed for endurance rides. I can do 15mph all day but I'd like to get stronger just for the sake of fitness.
Replace more of my multimodal commutes (Avondale to…"
N It 2 Win It 2.0 replied to Yasmeen's discussion Biking Goals for 2020"Agree with the Fitness aspect. I really pushed myself in 2019 on biking, running, weights, and diet.
Lost 18 lbs from March to December. Looking to lose another couple, then maintain the fitness/diet to keep feeling better.
For…"
Phillip Hutchinson replied to Yasmeen's discussion Biking Goals for 2020"Awesome thread.
Last year was the first time I've ever really tracked my mileage on an annual basis, and specifically tracked my commuting mileage. I managed 827 miles on Divvy in 2019, so I guess a goal for 2020 would be to top 1000 miles of…"
"I wrote mine down this morning. Really more fitness goals. Combination longer rides, some running to take me through 2020 with weight training mixed in. It’s been a while and I let my asthma get the best of me. Hoping to tackle it this year so…"
Biking Goals for 2020
What are your biking goals (big and small) for 2020?See More
"I get where Phil is coming from re: helmet laws. New York has a tendency to victim blame with cyclists. This will only make the situation worse.
Sharing an article about helmets…"
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Chicago Streetsblog has a deadline on January 1 to hit their goal of $50k to ensure a match. They still have over $4k left to raise. Could you please chip in and help them out?https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=JWX5Q4RLHPGGE&source=mailchimpThey are a non-profit so donations are tax deductible. Thanks!!See More
"Well said. Thank you."
"Ebikes benefit people with a physical disability impacting mobility, elderly needing pedal assist, parents riding their kids to school & grocery shopping. NYC is on the wrong side of this issue. They have a deadly car situation and this is…"
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, Mike Murray said…
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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