The case for open streets grows even stronger

A new study published in the Journal of Urban Health provides us with yet another good reason for cities bankrolling ciclovias.

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 The City of Chicago is embarking on this plan to identify a network of bicycling facilities that will ensure all Chicagoans, from children riding to school to senior citizens riding to the grocery store, feel safe and comfortable riding their bike on the city’s streets.

We want your input! Come tell us how to improve your bicycling experience, where improvements are needed, and what would encourage you to bicycle in Chicago!

December 10th, Saturday
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
23 E. Madison St. ( storefront)

Three additional public meetings will be held later this winter.
Like us at http://www.facebook.com/StreetsForCycling2020 for additional meeting information.

(To request a reasonable accommodation, contact streetsforcycling2020@gmail.com or call 630-534-6400. At least 72 hours advance notice is required.) In the event of inclement weather, please check chicagobikes.org or Streets for Cycling Plan 2020 Facebook page for meeting rescheduling information.

Don't miss Open Streets on State Street

Only two days until everyone will see seven blocks and five lanes of Chicago's grand State Street transformed into a ciclovia (spanish fo

River Forest Police go the distance for bike theft

Remember this scene from “The Big Lewbowski”?

Calling all fifth grade students: Tell us why bicycling is fun and healthy!

The League of Illinois Bicyclists and Active Transportation Alliance are partnering with Saris Cycling Group, a manufacturer of bicycle racks and cycling training products, to launch a poster conte

Working out shouldn't be work

The New York Times claims that high-end health club memberships are falling faster than a stack of w

You warmed our hearts, we warmed yours

Dateline: January 20th, Winter Bike to Work Day

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Got your 2011 calendar yet? Bikes and benefits

There are a couple of great, local bicycling-themed calendars available again for 2011.

Living the dream

Could this week have been any more beautiful? I don't think so.

"Euphoric!"

That was Barbara's response to my question, "Besides tired, how do you feel?" Barbara, who is in her 70s, and I were returning to Turtle Head parking lot today in the Palos Forest Preserv

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