A view from the front of the June 2017 Pedal to Pullman Adventure Cycling Tour, Photo courtesy of Tom Limon

By Sarah Dandelles

Tom Limon started his city bike tour company, Adventure…

By Shawn Conley

When I was asked to review these sunglasses, I was ecstatic. I already own a pair of Tifosi Pavé. I absolutely love those sunglasses, and the chance to own another pair of Tifosi sunglasses I thought would be a treat. That being said, I must remain objective in my review of this product.

After receiving the news that the new sunglasses were being shipped, I went on the website to see what’s…

By Anna Affias, Photo by Ronit Bezalel

Anna received a pair of Tifosi Synapse optics with Light Night Fototec and immediately put them to the test, wearing her new pair while racing at the Skyway Criterium Series last Spring. Weather conditions changed significantly through out the week, putting…

By Lisa Lutt

We live in a world of high-tech gadgets and unlimited choices. It’s hard to find reliable direction and, more often than not, many of us end up settling for things that can make or break a ride. I don’t say this lightly;…

By Sarah Dandelles

I’m not really a gadget person. I like riding bikes, but I’m not even a big bike-gear person. I’m definitely a functional bike person, though, and I cross over into the décor zone for special occasions (fine, I’ll admit it - any holiday or event...). While some riders “ooh” and “ahh” over components or each…

By Yasmeen Schuller, Photo by John Castro

Tomorrow (Friday, June 16), Active Transportation Alliance kicks off Chicago Bike…

By Greg Heck and the Chicago ABUS team

Riding to work, meeting friends for brunch, and trips to the beach can be much more enjoyable (and often more efficient) on two wheels. However, a perfect day can be ruined if you return to find your bike missing. Sadly, bike theft…

By Yasmeen Schuller

If you bike in Chicago you probably know Denis Smith. He’s owned several bicycle stores in the city since 1998. Denis and his former classmate at Cornell College, Elizabeth Georgescu opened a bike shop in North Center just in time for bike season, adding a second location to their…

Active Trans expanded the Commuter Challenge to two whole weeks. Since it's such a great time of year to ride your bike, we think this is a brilliant idea. To make the two weeks…

Photo by Lonnie Chamberlain 

As I sit in front of my computer, it’s raining outside.  So, instead of riding my bike, I thought I’d do the next best thing, pen an article about riding…

By Yasmeen Schuller

The quality of our air can affect us in so many ways and is important for a healthy environment, active lifestyle, and maintaining good health. The CowaLUNGa Charity Bike Tour is in its 21^st year and has grown to address the larger issues related to clean air, healthy…

By Shawn Conley

The “rules” of group riding etiquette is only part of the picture.  If you would like to really be a good part of a group, you will need to know more.  Good group riding behaviors, before, during, and after the ride, was covered very well in the previous article…

Exploring our great city and the surrounding areas can be tremendous fun when doing this on two wheels.  I frequently go exploring by bike, and find great gems in parts of the city where I don’t often go.  When I return, it’s always nice to see some of the places I haven’t been since the last time that I…

By Eric Alexander

This will be my fourth time riding in this event. If you would like more information, visit their website, www.grumpygrind.com . In a way, it is the kick off to my season of events I will do…

Here's the 2018 Chicagoland Tour de Cure ride information!

The…

Quite a few of the Chainlink ambassadors and racers really appreciate Showers Pass jackets and waterproof pants for riding in inclement Chicago weather. So it’s no surprise when we were offered a new performance shirt to review, we had lots of volunteers. Leah and Zach both received a Showers Pass short-sleeve Henley made of a combination of bamboo and merino wool to test and review for The…

Get Lit - Front and Tail Lights

Next to a helmet, lights are the alpha and the omega for safe riding. I always have a front and rear blinky with me, no matter when and where I ride - better safe than sorry! As I…