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Why We Ride

Chicago Critical Massers weigh… Continue

Added by Bike Protected on May 3, 2009 at 9:15am — No Comments

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Added by Bike Protected on May 3, 2009 at 7:30am — No Comments

solo un reflejo de mi mente only a reflection of my mind

Added by roman sandoval on May 2, 2009 at 11:39pm — No Comments

To anyone reading this: This is me jump starting my bicycling recovery!

A brief history and explanation: Last Fall I invested in a high end (for me, that is) road bike, my goal being to eventually begin some long distance riding - something I've been interested in since high school. Cut to December - when I tore two ligiments in my knee in a sledding accident which put me out of commision until now. I have just begun riding my bike again after a long, idle (not counting the excrutiating… Continue

Added by Liz Payne on April 26, 2009 at 12:03pm — No Comments

Trek Store of Highland Park

We are proud of our new store in Highland Park and would like to invite the Chicagoland community to our facility. Our location is more than just an incredible bike shop offering the latest from Trek and Gary Fisher.

This location is a bikers dream. Buy your bike, service your bike, ride your bike, train on your bike and store your bike all under one roof. The memorobilia collection is second to none, featuring 7 yellow jerseys presented to Lance Armstrong at the Tour de France as… Continue

Added by Trek Store of Highland Park on April 25, 2009 at 11:07am — No Comments

Tim Tuten of the Hideout and CPS in D.C.

Great article about a great guy. The Hideout is one of the more bike-friendly clubs in Chicago.
http://www.suntimes.com/lifestyles/hoekstra/1541845,CST-FTR-Tuten24.article

Added by Michael J Blane on April 24, 2009 at 1:01pm — No Comments

Full Moon Fiascio IV true-up

Thanks to John, we have a true up this month, which I have the pleasure of uploading from Venice. (Ain't the internet swell?) and to Aaron for the pix

Fiasco #4 held true to the founding principle of "visible moon, no visible ass." Michael made his debut at the Gingerman as a new Fiasco rider; Martin regaled the uninformed with the always terrifying "Tale of the Phantom Shitter." Fried things from across the street were consumed while Darin distributed the always coveted… Continue

Added by DanaW on April 17, 2009 at 12:33pm — No Comments

Training for Triathlon Season

Looking for a training partner to ride one day on the weekend to build my speed for the triathlon season. I live in Munster and usually ride the path out here or go to Tinley Park. Christine

Added by Christine on April 14, 2009 at 9:45pm — No Comments

Up and running

I think they like us . . .

Added by olloyd1 on April 5, 2009 at 9:43pm — 1 Comment

Full Moon Fiasco 3 true-up

On the Full Moon Fiasco, viewing the actual moon seems to be inversely porportionate to the viewing of moons of the bare ass variety. This was the first Fiasco with skies clear enough to see the moon in it's shining splendor. (Matt H had good route intel that we could see it over the Graceland Cemetary on Clark.) But sadly, there was not a critical mass of shining white ass later in the eve. Sadly, there will be no full moon photo this month.

So speaking of ass, it was cool to… Continue

Added by DanaW on March 27, 2009 at 3:53pm — No Comments

Winston's Tweed Ride!

We few, we happy few,

we band of bikers!

The 1st Annual Winston's Tweed Ride was a rousing success! Nearly 40… Continue

Added by globalguy on March 23, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

North ~ Side Mass

Everybody come join us on a ride that you never ever experienced before ! ! ! We ride the 2nd Friday of every month. N.S.C.M.

Added by buddaa38 on March 7, 2009 at 12:34pm — No Comments

winter fever

as much i love my winter bike rides--my immune system is sick of being sick!

and some humidity sure would be nice.
it would be a party.

Added by leftovers on February 28, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Wounded Soldier

http://allthingssteve.com/2009/01/24/wounded-soldier/

Added by L. Jerome on February 20, 2009 at 11:27pm — No Comments

Wounded Soldier

http://allthingssteve.com/2009/02/08/wounded-soldier-2/

Added by L. Jerome on February 20, 2009 at 11:26pm — No Comments

Wounded Soldier

http://allthingssteve.com/2009/02/20/wounded-soldier-3/

Added by L. Jerome on February 20, 2009 at 11:25pm — No Comments

Full Moon Fiasco 2 true-up

Somewhere between the automatic weapons and the free shots of bourbon, I knew it this ride was destined for greatness. We started at the G’Man once again. Had a few new members, a few of whom I met on a Midnight Marauders ride and there was one noob that found out about us through chainlink, I think. I never made an official count, but I ran out of spoke cards and didn’t get one myself. That means we had at least 13. Let’s call that the official number. Up three from last month! At this rate,… Continue

Added by DanaW on February 12, 2009 at 2:07pm — No Comments

Chainlink is the new Myspace

Fosh!

Added by Salvo Lutzery on February 11, 2009 at 11:13pm — No Comments

Critical Mass and the Best Beer Run Ever

CM started cold and didn't get any warmer until an Old Style was firmly in my grasp at Lincoln Lanes. John the Pierogi was there along with roughly 100 brave and/or stupid pairs of frozen feet.

Riding up Michigan en mass was a thrill for sure. I was fortunate to be able to snap a few shots even with my hand pillows on that I think look pretty ok.

The one unique thing I noticed was the overall good cheer displayed by both the riders and more surprisingly, the motorists. Usually I… Continue

Added by DanaW on February 3, 2009 at 11:07am — No Comments