Chicago Critical Mass: The Southside Ride

Peace All,

Red Bike & Green + The Pioneers Bicycle Club present...

The Southside Ride for Chicago Critical Mass

This Critical Mass route proposal is a 14-mile tour of some of Chicago's African-American cultural & historical landmarks. Highlights along the route will include the site of the Chess Records studios, the Bronzeville Victory Monument, Ida B. Wells' home, the Harold Washington Cultural Center, the DuSable Museum, the Obamas' house and much more. The ride will end at the new 31st Street marina and beach.

Check out the map at:
http://chicagocriticalmass.org/
Scroll down on the home page and click on the flyer for the full size image.

A special thanks to the lovely Eboni Senai, a true gem in our city. Her work as the Founder of Red Bike & Green - Chicago is energizing bicycling culture in the African American community of Chicago. Also want to share a huge thanks with John Greenfield, Willow Naeco, and Steven Lane for their early, active, and consistent support of this effort.

We will meet up at 5:30pm on Friday, August 31st at the Picasso statue at Daley Plaza. Please join us for a beautiful ride through parts of the Southside of Chicago!

...how about a post-ride afterparty?
Peoples DJs Collective 3YR Anniversary BBQ
2236 S. Marshall Blvd., Chicago
(block west of California & Cermak)
http://www.facebook.com/events/273511979429664/

Rock on,

Oboi
The Pioneers Bicycle Club
@theycallmeOboi

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Permalink Reply by Mike McCune on August 28, 2012 at 4:20am

I live in Canaryville. Not all bikers are north-side hipsters!

James BlackHeron said:

So the post-ride ride will be from 31st street beach back to Wicker/Bucktown/Logan Square where 80%+ of CCM riders actually live...

Permalink Reply by Olatunji Oboi Reed on August 28, 2012 at 4:22am

Adam - reach out if you'd like to chat about this. my info is in the previous reply. and please try to find me on Friday. my name is Oboi Reed and i will be at the front of the ride helping to guide the ride. look forward to meeting you in person.

Adam Herstein said:

Thanks guys. I love to explore new neighborhoods and this ride seems like a good opportunity to do so. Just a bit wary of travelling south of 35th. I trust your word that these areas are safe, and can't wait ro ride!

Permalink Reply by Olatunji Oboi Reed on August 28, 2012 at 4:23am

thanks much Cameron and we look forward to a great ride with you and all of CCM!!!

Cameron Puetz said:

Sounds like a fun ride. Normally I'm not a fan of Critical Mass, but I might come out for this one.

Permalink Reply by Olatunji Oboi Reed on August 28, 2012 at 4:24am

hahahahaha!!!!

Adam Herstein said:

Duh. :-)

Olatunji Oboi Reed said:

 i know its west of 31st street beach. 

Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein on August 28, 2012 at 4:24am

Great, thanks! I look forward to meeting you! This will be only my second mass. I'll try to stay near the front this time, as last time I ended up near the back.

Olatunji Oboi Reed said:

Adam - reach out if you'd like to chat about this. my info is in the previous reply. and please try to find me on Friday. my name is Oboi Reed and i will be at the front of the ride helping to guide the ride. look forward to meeting you in person.

Adam Herstein said:

Thanks guys. I love to explore new neighborhoods and this ride seems like a good opportunity to do so. Just a bit wary of travelling south of 35th. I trust your word that these areas are safe, and can't wait ro ride!

Permalink Reply by Olatunji Oboi Reed on August 28, 2012 at 4:25am

born and raised in Chatham myself and loved it. now calling the South Loop home.

Mike McCune said:

I live in Canaryville. Not all bikers are north-side hipsters!

James BlackHeron said:

So the post-ride ride will be from 31st street beach back to Wicker/Bucktown/Logan Square where 80%+ of CCM riders actually live...

Permalink Reply by Olatunji Oboi Reed on August 28, 2012 at 4:26am

indeed, look forward to meeting you Adam.

Adam Herstein said:

Great, thanks! I look forward to meeting you! This will be only my second mass. I'll try to stay near the front this time, as last time I ended up near the back.

Olatunji Oboi Reed said:

Adam - reach out if you'd like to chat about this. my info is in the previous reply. and please try to find me on Friday. my name is Oboi Reed and i will be at the front of the ride helping to guide the ride. look forward to meeting you in person.

Adam Herstein said:

Thanks guys. I love to explore new neighborhoods and this ride seems like a good opportunity to do so. Just a bit wary of travelling south of 35th. I trust your word that these areas are safe, and can't wait ro ride!

Permalink Reply by Paul Fitz, Scrabblor on August 28, 2012 at 4:36am

Oboi, I live in South Shore off 76th st. the PDJC party is at cermak + marshall.  I'm trying to figure out how to juggle it all right now... I think a baby sitter may be needed.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on August 28, 2012 at 4:37am

Never have done CCM, but this ride looks really interesting.  Not worried about the ride, but how about heading north on the LFP to Belmont Harbor afterward?  It is dark at 8:00 now, and I would not want to dot it alone.

Permalink Reply by Olatunji Oboi Reed on August 28, 2012 at 4:39am

wow, good stuff Paul!!! i lived at 7300 s. shore drive for a few years and went to Powell elem school. lets hit the party together. and others are talking about rolling also.

Paul Fitz, Scrabblor said:

Oboi, I live in South Shore off 76th st. the PDJC party is at cermak + marshall.  I'm trying to figure out how to juggle it all right now... I think a baby sitter may be needed.

Permalink Reply by Olatunji Oboi Reed on August 28, 2012 at 4:45am

hey Lisa - please do join us and i'd love to meet you. i'd imagine that many riders will take the lakefront trail back north, at least until downtown, and likely even further north. we expect the ride to take about 2 hours from daley plaza to 31st street beach. trust this helps and look forward to riding with you on Fri.

Lisa Curcio said:

Never have done CCM, but this ride looks really interesting.  Not worried about the ride, but how about heading north on the LFP to Belmont Harbor afterward?  It is dark at 8:00 now, and I would not want to dot it alone.

Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein on August 28, 2012 at 4:49am

I'll be heading up to Belmont Harbor as well. I'd imagine that many others will be too. The Lake Front Trail is pretty well-lit in most places, but I would definitely bring lights if you are concerned.

Lisa Curcio said:

Never have done CCM, but this ride looks really interesting.  Not worried about the ride, but how about heading north on the LFP to Belmont Harbor afterward?  It is dark at 8:00 now, and I would not want to dot it alone.

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