July 2011 Blog Posts (4)

Good home needed for vintage British Hercules cruiser

Back issues lead me, mournfully, to sell my treasured Hercules cruiser: step-through frame, all original parts (except possibly the seat). It rides well when tuned up -- it was one of my main commuter bikes before I hurt my back -- but is very likely in need of a tune-up. The brake has always been a bit fussy, especially in the rain.

I'll be selling this bicycle during my yard sale this Saturday, July 30, at 2507 N. Monticello (west Logan Square), 9am - ?. I won't have time…

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Added by Christy Prahl on July 27, 2011 at 2:36am — No Comments

looking for cool people to ride with

joined in hopes of finding people to ride with and events in the Chicago area

Added by owen on July 25, 2011 at 3:21pm — No Comments

Turn A Mailbox Into A Bike Storage Solution

http://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/outdoor/turn-a-mailbox-into-a-bike-storage-solution-martha-stewart-151873 Mail boxes for bikes'\

Bike baskets are super helpful if you have a few errands to run around town, but they can sometimes…

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Added by Mr Hadley on July 23, 2011 at 12:49pm — No Comments

Kinzie @ Franklin Accident AM WB 7/5/11

Saw a bicycle crushed beneath a truck on Kinzie @ Franklin heading WB this morning around 9am. Ambulance present. Looked like the cyclist was heading through the stop sign as the truck turned right. Only saw aftermath.

Any word on the person's condition?

Added by Gregory on July 5, 2011 at 5:44am — No Comments