"I live in the burbs now, but was in the city over the weekend and was pleasantly surprised to see so many young kids riding with their parents on main streets. It made me so happy. I don’t remember seeing kids riding as much on…"
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What do you think has changed the most about biking in Chicago in the last ten years?
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What do you think? This could be anything related to biking - organized rides, bike lanes, interaction with cars, interaction with other cyclists, population of cyclists, etc. Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) Sep 16.
sorry!
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Hi All,Sorry, I just realized there are lots of events I wasn't notified to approve (normally I would get an email letting me know but that stopped for no reason). So I'll see if I can get the…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Matt M. 18.5KM Jun 26.
“ The US wasn't equipped for 2020's cycling boom. Its failures stem from a century of leaving bikes behind.”
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“The pandemic forced cities to remold their streets to give more room to pedestrians and bikes, but it also thrust their longstanding lack of good biking infrastructure into the spotlight.”…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Matt M. 18.5KM Jan 3, 2021.
How Far You've Ridden in 2021
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Who will post the first ride for the new year?Post your miles.Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brett Miller Dec 31, 2020.
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"The driving for sure
For me e bikes 3 yrs ago when Foxtrot was around they had 4 class 2 e bikes for us to do deliveries with and it changed me took an e Divvy a couple times tyen decided to get one "
"I see two things. One good. One bad. The good is that more and more local governments are seeing bicycling as part of the cocktail of road usage and are building more bike lanes and more protected bike lanes. They often…"
"I agree with Jim's comment 100%. I see red light running every day now. It was much less common 10 years ago. Speeding, road rage and distracted driving are all up by a lot. I need to be a lot more vigilant now."
"That's a tough question -- there have been a lot of changes. Personally, and this is entirely subjective, I think that somehow during Covid drivers became even more angry and hostile. Not just against other drivers, but against cyclists as…"
What do you think has changed the most about biking in Chicago in the last ten years?
What do you think? This could be anything related to biking - organized rides, bike lanes, interaction with cars, interaction with other cyclists, population of cyclists, etc. See More
"I'm going to do an upgrade to the tool. I don't know how good/bad this will be. "
sorry!
Hi All,Sorry, I just realized there are lots of events I wasn't notified to approve (normally I would get an email letting me know but that stopped for no reason). So I'll see if I can get the notifications issue fixed. Also, tbh, my (day) job has taken a lot of my time and focus. I'll see if I can figure out a way to make this work so we can get events published. Still paying the bills for The Chainlink to keep the lights on. Happy summer and happy riding everyone!Best,YasmeenSee More
"These jerseys would appear to no longer be available. Clicking the above link takes me to the Voler store's home page. I'll be riding in Eroica in October and thought it would be nice to sport a Chicago-themed jersey. I still wear my older…"
"They're on Lawrence, not Montrose. SE corner of Lawrence & Spaulding, about a block or two east of the Brown Line terminal.
3259 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625"
"Any links with photos you can share? That would be helpful."
"I think that's almost the point, and there's an extent to which the street design is like the dreaded Kinzie Street https://chi.streetsblog.org/2013/12/12/city-explains-gap-in-snow-removal-from-protected-bike-lanes-this-week/ may come…"
"Hey guys, I like the discussion off bike lanes and am interested in both sides of that discussion, but agree with Curtis's original comment about the thread. I will not call it a …"
"103rd, hell no! I mean, I ride it occasionally, but it's a major detour coming from south Hegewisch and it's a balls out cannonball run through a minefield of potholes, rough road due to heavy truck traffic, and merging traffic entering…"
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- 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. :-)
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Comment Wall (15 comments)
- At 3:19am 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 9:30am on February 8, 2017,
Megan Lee said…
Thank you, Yasmeen! :)
- At 1:03pm 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 4:56am on January 2, 2015,
Christian said…
You are most welcome, happy cycling in 2015
- At 4:39pm on January 1, 2015,
David Simmons said…
Congrats Yasmeen! Here's to continued success for you and the Chainlink.
- At 1:48pm on December 30, 2014,
Congratulations! :)
- At 9:29am on December 30, 2014,
Megan B said…
Congratulations on the new position, and thanks for taking on this new role. Best of luck!
- At 9:21am on December 30, 2014,
Bill W. said…
Congratulations...let me know if I can help in any way!
- At 8:05am on December 30, 2014,
daWillinChi said…
Yay! Congrats!
- At 7:41am on December 30, 2014,
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 4:30am
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 6:30am
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 5:00pm
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 11:53am
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