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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

Chicago didn't make the Top Ten Best Cities for Bike Commuters?

I guess we have a long way to go to compete with these heavyweights....

America's Top Cities for Bike Commuting

Say what you want about Daley and now Rahm, but at least we're MOVING in the right direction. We may need more state funding since Chicago is essentially broke.

Added by LarryO on June 23, 2011 at 11:48am — 1 Comment

Let's get naked

Last year, when our daughter told us that she was going to participate in Chicago’s World Naked Bike Ride, I’ll have to admit that it made me a little nervous. She was quick to explain (fortunately) that she was part of the security team for the event, and would be fully clothed for the entire ride. She and the other members of the security team were there largely to ensure that the group of riders stayed together and kept moving.

The first Naked Bike Ride was held in Zaragosa,… Continue

Added by Tom Brennan on June 10, 2011 at 3:55pm — 1 Comment

Is anyone going to boston in June for the Harpoon Brew Ride?

Added by Chris on May 27, 2011 at 6:38am — No Comments

Bikes on Chicago Tonight

Hey, check this out on Chicago Tonight:

http://www.wttw.com/main.taf?p=42%2C8%2C80

Added by Greg Borzo on May 12, 2011 at 5:47am — No Comments

The Carveyor Belt Proposal

By Geoff Hendricks Scanned from the book Fantastic Architecture, by Wolf Vostell and Dick Higgins Something Else Press, 1969 Thanks to Marc Fischer of… Continue

Added by globalguy on May 3, 2011 at 9:00am — No Comments

Climate Cycle “Ride to Recharge” Offers Serious Cyclists 62- and 125-Mile Courses

Lakefront Bike Fundraiser Raises Environmental

Awareness, Funds for Local Schools

WHAT:

Climate Cycle’s third annual Ride to Recharge, the weekend of May 21-22, offers experienced cyclists two challenging courses, including a metric century (62-mi2011Map.JPGle) and double century (125-mile)…

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Added by Garrett Peterson on April 12, 2011 at 10:38am — No Comments

April 9 Love Your Bike - Bicycle Access to Lincoln Oasis

Bike access is off Apache/Arapahoe on the south side and 173rd Place on the north.

Map is called Love Your Bike, Southland!:
You can view and edit this map at
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&t=h&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=206152775537331613052.00049d71fb60fbbab1042

Added by Al Sturges on March 24, 2011 at 8:09am — No Comments

MassUp.us Forum

Ning's poor search features make these hard to find when not hot, so linking it here as a note to self:

Snax+Drinx on the LFT:

http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/snax-drinx-on-the-lft

MassUp.us:

thechainlink.org/forum/topics/massupus-1

Heart Shaped…

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Added by Andrew Bedno on March 9, 2011 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Just back from Cali

Did some great rides out there. Hwy 1, Bodega Bay, Kings Ridge, winery roads. Tough at times. But no snow. Very good supported trip.

Added by Mike Burns on March 2, 2011 at 9:12am — No Comments

NORTHBROOK CYCLE COMMITTEE RELEASES DELANGHE LION STANDINGS

The DeLanghe Lion Ranking is a listing of the cumulative rider performance in the annual Roger DeLanghe Trophy race at the Northbrook Park District Ed Rudolph Velodrome. http://www.northbrookvelodrome.org/calendar/roger-delanghe-trophy-races/

The race is sponsored by the 2CC / The Pony Shop and has offered at least a $1500.00 purse every year. Over the 1997 to 2010 race history, any rider that… Continue

Added by Northbrook Cycle Committee on December 16, 2010 at 6:19pm — No Comments

Need bike better suited for my height

Hello Everyone,

Just found out about The Chainlink the other night while riding home in that hail storm on Wednesday. Not such a fun ride but good tip about this site from a fellow rider. Thanks so much for the info.

I am trying to get a bike that is better suited for my height. I have recently updated my "too small" bike with nice Armadillo 27" all condition tires which cost me more than the bike. My "too small" bike is old but in good condition. Looking for…

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Added by Missy Hixon on November 6, 2010 at 7:43am — No Comments

Bike To Camp Giant City State Park & Shaunee National Forest, IL

Like many Chicagoans I do not own a car. During the winter of 2010 I researched camping destinations that could be reached via bus & or Amtrak originating in Chicago. One of my destinations this summer was Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois. Using Amtrak departing Chicago Union Station I was able to purchase a ticket costing about $36.00 and $10.00 each way for myself and bike respectively. Arriving in Carbondale IL in about 5 hours I was off the train and toured the SIU farms.… Continue

Added by Zak on October 12, 2010 at 7:30am — No Comments

Kona Prototype Band Wagon stolen from Rapid Transit Cycleshop

Be on the lookout in Humboldt Park for "Roberto" who never returned from a test ride with this bike:

2011 53cm Kona Band Wagon back:

serial # F1105C0310.

The bike is Chrome Silver with white accents - it says KONA on the down tube

I confronted him riding it in Humboldt Park this evening at about 9:15PM just south of the Tennis Courts by California Street.

I asked him to give it back or otherwise we would get him… Continue

Added by spacemodular on September 22, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments

CCM September Map Suggestion

Check out the Freedom Ride map for September's Chicago Critical Mass for your consideration. We worked hard to make a fun ride and drove the route to be sure it works.

http://chicagocriticalmass.org/node/187882

I will be printing map patches to give out at the Mass in hopes that it will be the route. There is a weekend long T-shirt Art Harvest Festival of art and music at the end that is free. We've got it laid out… Continue

Added by Christopher A. Drew on September 17, 2010 at 5:37am — No Comments

From Evanston to Africa

I’m just an old guy (63) with an old bicycle (1978 Peugeot), but I just completed my sixth consecutive North Shore Century. If you’re not familiar with the event, it’s a round trip bicycle ride from Evanston to Kenosha, and it’s sponsored by the Evanston Bike Club.

This year was the 26th consecutive event, and it featured rides of 25,50,62,70 and 100 miles. Being a glutton for punishment, I’ve always signed up for, and completed, the 100 mile event.

I’ve long been a bicycle… Continue

Added by Tom Brennan on September 16, 2010 at 12:55pm — No Comments

Looking for local participation

I'm an avid cyclist originally from Chicago who has recently started the

Gutter Bunny Project with a fellow bike enthusiast. I have this great event planned in Chicago featuring bike inspired art, fashion show and an interactive bike you can ride featuring video of cycling footage worldwide.

I'm looking to get the word out and find support from the local cycling community. I'd love to partner with some cycling groups and pick up some sponsors to make this event a… Continue

Added by Krista Homiak on September 8, 2010 at 9:40am — No Comments