Finally a bike extravaganza for the winter months with an urban transportation focus, presented by Chicago cyclists for Chicago cyclists. Join bikewinter.org, UIC College of Cycling, Active Transportation Alliance, and Big Shoulders Realty as we present the first annual Bike Winter Swap and Urban Bicycle Expo!

More than 40 local bike shops, bike artisans, bike gear merchants and bike-friendly individuals will have lots of great deals on great stuff. Presentations and educational workshops will also be available (schedule below). Plus, be sure to ask about the $3 Point Lager and $3.75 Goose Island specials at the bar.

$5 suggested donation to attend the event (no RSVP necessary, just show up!).

Time: February 6, 2010 from 11am to 6pm
Location: Jaks Tap, Event Hall
Street: 901 West Jackson Boulevard

A social affair presented by the advocacy organization Break the Gridlock will follow from 6-9 PM at Jaks.

More info on the event can be found here.

More than 40 Shops/vendors registered to attend:
• Ciclo Urbano/West Town Bikes
• The Trek Store
• Rapid Transit
• Cycle Bike Shop
• Blue City Cycles
• Crank the Earth
• Po Campo
• Tati Cycles

Attend one, two, or every 30 minute presentation on:
• Winter Biking Tips and Tricks
• Building a Bicycle Sound System
• Advocacy Update with Active Trans
• Powder Coating
• Urban Bicycle Design Student Projects
• Folding Bikes
• Local Frame Builders

The full presentation schedule is here.