tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38113462387537759852024-03-14T00:01:45.446-05:00Women Bike ChicagoA movement to empower more women to ride bikes for transportation and recreationWomenBikeChicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05150600437544401714noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811346238753775985.post-73788770891418947512015-10-10T00:21:00.000-05:002015-10-10T00:21:31.460-05:00<u><b>Clothing Swap and Social</b></u><u><b><br />
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Women Bike Chicago is teaming up with <a href="http://www.dashmeswap.com/">Dash Me</a> for a fun event: a clothing swap and social get-together.<br />
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Never been to a swap? Here's how it works: bring your clothes in good
condition- the things that don't fit or you just have not worn and don't
plan to wear. They can be tops, jeans, dresses, skirts, sweaters -
also shoes, jewelry and accessories - and leave with other clothes that
are new-to-you.<br />
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While you are browsing, chat and network with other women who bike, and
enjoy some snacks, because what WBC event would not have snacks?<br />
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Note, this is not about bike Lycra and racing kits. It is, however, a
chance to refresh your wardrobe while saving money and the planet. <br />
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The event will be Saturday October 24, from 3-5 PM. <br />
For more details, visit <a href="http://www.dashmeswap.com/">http://www.dashmeswap.com/</a> <br />
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WomenBikeChicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05150600437544401714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811346238753775985.post-92062217657936617762015-07-17T08:17:00.000-05:002015-07-18T15:47:04.636-05:00Fun Bikey Things with Women Who Ride Bikes<b><span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;">JOIN US!</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On August 2, at 9:30 a.m. meet at <a href="http://www.bffbikes.com/" target="_blank">BFF Bikes at 2113 W. Armitage</a> for a casual ride to the <a href="http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/Chicago-Womens-Park-and-Gardens/" target="_blank">Chicago Women's Park and Garden</a> and the <a href="http://www.spokeandbird.com/" target="_blank">Spoke and Bird Cafe</a> at 18th and Indiana. We will return to BFF Bikes by 1:30 p.m. RSVP lisa@womenbikechicago.org.</span></div>
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<br />WomenBikeChicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05150600437544401714noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811346238753775985.post-2370304120119577032015-04-21T18:51:00.000-05:002015-04-21T18:51:21.278-05:00Rides, Rides, RidesTo all who joined us on Saturday, April 18, thank you. You came, you learned, you made friends, you renewed friendships, now let's ride!<br />
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On May 2 we ride with members of the community in East Garfield Park. The ride is led and managed by women, but open to all. Participation by children of the community is encouraged and welcome, so bring your children, too. We will have some coffee and snacks to get us started, and pizza when we return. It is a Saturday and you can take your bike on the train all day. Take the Green Line to Conservatory where there is an elevator. Breakthrough is just a couple of blocks north. Or, if you want to drive, there is almost always parking on the street. <br />
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And if you are interested in helping with ride marshaling, e-mail lisa@womenbikechicago.org<br />
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On May 17, Ruth Rosas will lead us on a tour of the murals of Pilsen beginning at 2:00 p.m. Meet at the <a href="http://www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org/" target="_blank">National Museum of Mexican Art</a>. After the ride we will go to a local restaurant to enjoy local cocina.<br />
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June 7 brings us to BFF Bikes at 2113 W. Armitage where we will begin our ride to the <a href="http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/Chicago-Womens-Park-and-Gardens/" target="_blank">Chicago Women's Park and Gardens</a>. Gather at 9:30 a.m. We will stop at the park and eat at <a href="http://www.spokeandbird.com/" target="_blank">The Spoke and Bird</a> which is a bicycle friendly cafe. We will return to BFF by 1:30 p.m.<br />
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Do you have ideas for rides or gatherings? We would be happy to help you plan and organize. Email info@womenbikechicago.orgWomenBikeChicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05150600437544401714noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811346238753775985.post-61634613703480241142015-04-15T13:02:00.001-05:002015-04-15T13:02:42.185-05:00More Day Of Demos Presenters!Women Bike Chicago is pleased to welcome <a href="http://chicagocompletestreets.org/your-safety/education-encouragement/ambassadors/" target="_blank">Chicago Bike Ambassadors</a> to its event on Saturday. <br />
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also sponsors: a weekly women-only group ride, which meets at the Aquarium
downtown at 6pm every Tuesday; <a href="http://meetup.com/Team-Dream-Sisters-Tri-Chicago/" target="_blank">Team Dream</a>, a women’s enrichment biking team and
<a href="http://xxxracing.org/" target="_blank">xXx</a>, a non-profit all-inclusive racing team.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She also leads the <a href="http://iguanaswimming.org/Home.jsp?team=iligsc" target="_blank">Iguanas</a>, a kids’ triathlon training team.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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since. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What got Gillian riding in
Chicago was the sense of total unencumbered freedom: when it's just you and
your bike, possibilities bloom all around you! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gillian’s goal is to get more people on bikes, so everyone
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two sessions will be an overview of keeping your bike in shape, including replacing/replacing an inner tube (morning session) and brake adjustments (afternoon session) </i></span></span><br />
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Bicycle safety and on-street practice ride with Elizabeth Adamczyk and Jane Healy</h3>
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began riding her bike in 2003, Elizabeth has gone from a recreational
rider to an urban cyclist and prefers getting around by bicycle as much as
possible. She is also a strong advocate for bike safety and awareness. In
addition to helping with Women Bike Chicago, Elizabeth organizes the annual <a href="http://rideofsilence.org/chicago/" target="_blank">Chicago Ride of Silence</a> and teaches cycling instruction as a certified <a href="http://bikeleague.org/content/become-instructor" target="_blank">League ofAmerican Bicyclists Cycling Instructor</a>.</span></div>
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Healy is a mentor, teacher and all-around crazy woman for bikes. She
rediscovered biking with the birth of her second child and hasn't looked back
since, biking through pregnancy, through the school years, and now
beyond. (big breath) She bike commutes year round to her high
school teaching job, successfully does the grocery shopping for a family
of five by bike, runs a kid's bike club, is president of the <a href="http://bibc.us/" target="_blank">Blue Island Bicycle Club</a>, has taught Build-a-Bike classes to kids, is an <a href="http://bikeleague.org/content/become-instructor" target="_blank">LCI instructor</a>,
and serves on the boards of School District 130 and the <a href="http://www.activetrans.org/" target="_blank">Active Transportation Alliance</a>. Ask her about multi-modal commuting!</span></span></span><i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></span></span></i></span></div>
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participant in Chicago's cycling community since the summer of 2002. She has
been a volunteer for <a href="http://chicagocriticalmass.org/" target="_blank">Chicago Critical Mass</a>, <a href="http://bikewinter.org/" target="_blank">Bike Winter</a>, Cycling Sisters, <a href="http://thechainlink.org/" target="_blank">The Chainlink</a>,
and various other groups. Willow enjoys taking trips with her bike trailer to
the grocery store and taking her cat to the vet. She is the current editor
of The Derailleur, an unofficial publication of Chicago Critical Mass. Willow
enjoys making buttons, bottle openers, magnets, and mirrors for Critical Mass
and businesses or individuals. She has helped thousands of Chicago-area
cyclists stay warm and be seen by helping sew balaclavas, gaiters, and scarves,
and sewing reflective stripes to gear and clothes</span></span>.<span style="color: black; font-family: "Baskerville Old Face";"><br clear="ALL" style="page-break-before: always;" />
</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i>--Willow will be at the Make It Reflective table all day for drop in questions and answers. She'll have her sewing machine to attach reflective tape to your bags and other stuff. Learn how to *not* blend in with the scenery!<br /> </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">And <b>lots</b> of other information for you, including * How to securely lock your bike * How <a href="http://www.divvybikes.com/" target="_blank">Divvy</a> works * Some stylish accessories made just for bike riding from <a href="http://pocampo.com/" target="_blank">Po Campo</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/KoziePrery" target="_blank">Kozie Prerie</a> * Bike safety advocacy issues from <a href="http://www.activetrans.org/" target="_blank">Active Transportation Alliance</a> * What is a large group/fundraising/multi-day ride like? with <a href="http://cowalunga.org/" target="_blank">Cowalunga</a></span><i> * </i>Helmet fitting and general bike love from <a href="http://facebook.com/chicagobicyclingambassadors" target="_blank">Chicago Bike Ambassadors</a><i><br /></i></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></span>WomenBikeChicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05150600437544401714noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811346238753775985.post-10396981841829535112015-04-01T22:15:00.003-05:002015-04-15T13:03:08.061-05:00Introducing - A Few of Your Panelists<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b></b></span><span style="font-size: small;">For our <a href="http://wbc-ddd-2015.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank">third annual Day of Dialogue and Demonstration</a>, we have lined up some great women who are passionate about cycling, and experts in what they do - because they live what they love. These women bicycle year-round, for transportation and recreation - for work, with kids, for shopping and visiting friends. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Join us on April 18 and meet them. Learn from them and others how you can bike, or bike more, for things you do every day anyway. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>These are must a few of the women presenting at DDD. Watch for updates and more intros!</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">How to Visit a Bike Shop with Justyna Frank<b><br /></b></span></span><br />
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conceived an urban bike shop in the early nineties with her husband Chris. At
21 this year, <a href="http://www.rapidtransitcycles.com/" target="_blank">Rapid Transit Cycleshop</a> is Chicago's oldest
transportation-oriented, woman-owned bike shop.</span></div>
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last two decades, Justyna has nurtured countless customers of all ages,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>genders and walks of life with the goal
of helping riders -- new and experienced -- realize their dreams of independent
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">--This session will focus on what to expect when you want to buy a bicycle. What questions should you ask? What kind of bike should you buy? And when to walk away if you feel you are not getting your questions answered. </span></span></i></div>
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Hudson has been involved in bicycling and pedestrian advocacy since 2006 in a
variety of safety and encouragement roles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cynthia first began her advocacy as one of Mayor Daley’s
Junior Bicycling Ambassadors teaching bicycle safety to thousands of people
around the city. Cynthia has also worked to organize predominantly African American
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the <a href="http://www.activetrans.org/" target="_blank">Active Transportation Alliance</a>, Cynthia is responsible for promoting
walking, biking and public transit on the West and Southside of Chicago,
building relationships with local officials and city representatives, and
implementing Active Transportation community plans.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">--In the Style session, we'll discuss how you can ride in your regular street clothes. What do you do about your hair and a helmet? What about sweat? Can I wear a skirt? And more! Learn tips on how to arrive as put-together as when you left.</span></span></i></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Practical Biking with Nancy Easton</span></span><br />
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getting around town easy, safe, and fun!</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> --Learn how to do all the things on a bike you would have done in a car. Errands, commuting to work, going to dinner with friends. How to mix biking and public transit - when can you take your bike on a train? What about Divvy? </span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Want to attend sessions and also help out? Volunteer with us - send an e-mail to <u>volunteer @ womenbikechicago.org</u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Want to share your bike love? Volunteers wanted too!</span></span></h2>
It takes a lot of awesome women to put on a show.<br />
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Our third annual Day of Dialog and Demo is no different. We need women to assist with<br />
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<li>Registration </li>
<li>The Bike Petting Zoo</li>
<li>Information and snack tables</li>
<li>Greeting participants and answering questions</li>
<li>Monitoring presenters/rooms (time keeping!) and </li>
<li>Watching young'uns in our child care area. </li>
<li>And as always, early set up and late break down. </li>
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We have shifts from <span style="background-color: yellow;">1-2 hours</span>--you can sign up for <span style="background-color: yellow;">multiple shifts</span>, and also <span style="background-color: yellow;">volunteer and attend sessions</span>! <br />
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e-mail volunteer @ womenbikechicago . org if you're interested! <br />
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<br />WomenBikeChicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05150600437544401714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811346238753775985.post-76852495597044731952015-03-22T09:40:00.000-05:002015-04-15T13:03:52.591-05:00Presenting... The schedule for the Third Annual Day of Dialogue and Demonstration!<h2>
<span style="background-color: yellow;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Please note changes to Bike Maint 101 -the morning and afternoon sessions will have different content</span></span></h2>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"></span>Information tables for How to
Lock, How to be Seen, and our ever-popular Bike Zoo where you can test ride
cargo bikes, upright bikes, and more!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Check out the CTA bike rack – the ones you see on the front of buses –
and practice putting your bike on it!</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Also look for women to discuss Kids Care/Riding
with kids to answer questions on how to ride with kids from newborns to teens! </span>
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Cycling - ride for commuting and errands or to social events. Learn to live
“car-free” or “car-light” or just make the occasional trip</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Bike
Maintenance 101 (pre-registration) - learn basic bike maintenance -
everything we can teach you in 45 minutes. </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><b>Focusing on brake adjustments</b></span></span></b></span></div>
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Fit/Bike Shop - What you should know before you go and when you should walk
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promotion posts</span></div>
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WomenBikeChicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05150600437544401714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811346238753775985.post-41670606471163681922015-03-08T22:23:00.002-05:002015-03-14T13:53:13.527-05:00Save the date! Our Third Annual Day of Dialog and DemosREGISTRATION IS OPEN! <a href="http://wbc-ddd-2015.eventbrite.com/">wbc-ddd-2015.eventbrite.com</a><br />
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More details will follow, but sessions will include:<br />
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<li>Bike fashion: what to wear on a bike</li>
<li>Practical cycling: how to pedal to errands, work, etc.</li>
<li>Bike Shop Visit: what to ask at a bike shop + basic bike fit info; and more!</li>
</ul>
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New this year: <br />
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<li>Hands-on bike maintenance</li>
<li>Bike safety skills and an on-street practice ride</li>
<li>How to lock your bike</li>
<li> Reflectivity: How to be seen</li>
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We'll keep you posted - sign up for our newsletter and updates: info@womenbikechicago.org<br />
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See you in April - spread the word: Any woman can ride!WomenBikeChicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05150600437544401714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811346238753775985.post-25751847705022483352014-12-03T19:01:00.000-06:002014-12-05T18:30:01.687-06:00Two Events to Welcome Winter Women Biking<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">First, <span style="color: #333333;">Tuesday December 9th Happy Hour at </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333;"><a class="result__url" href="http://www.gooseisland.com/"><span class="result__url__domain">gooseisland.com</span></a> </span><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/eV88Y" style="color: navy; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Goose Island</span></a><span style="color: #333333;">, 6pm-9pm. Bring a friend!</span><br />
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<span style="color: dimgrey;"><span style="line-height: 17.92px;">Join
fellow women biking in Chicago for a <b>Women Bike Chicago Happy Hour</b>.
Drop on by Goose Island to meet great company, drink a beer, snack on a burger or other great food, and talk
bikes.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: dimgrey;"><span style="line-height: 17.92px;">We met many new friends at our last social event in September, and would love to meet you too. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: dimgrey;"><span style="line-height: 17.92px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: dimgrey;"><span style="line-height: 17.92px;">Second, </span></span><span style="color: #333333;">Sunday December 14th - the Annual <b>Make It Reflective Workshop</b> at </span><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/ArOjj" style="color: navy; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">REI (Lincoln Park)</span></a><span style="color: #333333;">. 2-5pm, co-sponsored with <a href="http://bikewinter.org/" target="_blank">Bike Winter</a>.</span><br />
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</span></span><span style="color: grey;"><span style="font-family: lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15.9499998092651px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Learn
about passive vs active visibility, get tips on what to use and where
to place it, update your favorite coat or bag with extra-sparkly 3M
visibility. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: dimgrey;"><span style="line-height: 17.92px;"><span style="color: grey;"><span style="font-family: lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15.9499998092651px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-bike-chicago-make-it-reflective-workshop-registration-14685160711" target="_blank">Click here to RSVP - encouraged but not required. </a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Slow Roll Chicago is partnering with the Chicago Police Department’s 11th District CAPS Community Policing Office to bring the City of Chicago a family- and youth-focused ride in honor of peace on Chicago streets, utilizing the activity of bicycling to reduce violence on the Westside of Chicago and throughout the City. This ride promises to be an incredibly energetic ride as we celebrate youth achievement and mark the end of Slow Roll Chicago’s 2014 inaugural launch season.<br /><br />Slow Roll Chicago's final community bicycle ride of 2014 takes us on a gorgeously picturesque route from the Westside of Chicago to Northerly Island and back again. We roll slow through the Lawndale, East Garfield Park, West Town, South Loop, and University Village neighborhoods. We roll slow pass many beautiful sites such as the United Center, UIC Campus, Medical District, Little Italy, and the Museum Campus. We stop at the wonderful Northerly Island to soak up a grand natural landscape within the urban megalopolis that is the City of Chicago. The ride will return to the CPD 11th District for a youth recognition event and a celebratory pizza party.<br /><br />Slow Roll Chicago rides on the Westside to inspire youth to dream big and work hard. We ride to utilize the activity of bicycling as a tool to strengthen neighborhoods, connect neighbors, and transform communities. This bicycle ride is an important step towards improving the relationship between the Chicago Police Department and the community. It will be a tremendous effort in creating a relationship between the community and CPD that is built on trust and familiarity, where there is an active collaborative effort focused on making our neighborhoods safer and more liveable. This ride will continue the important and ongoing work to connect with young people and share experiences that open their eyes to their inherent potential to achieve greatness in Chicago and around the world. Slow Roll Chicago rides on the Westside of Chicago to create a deeply transformative experience for the young people who ride and everyone involved.<br /> </div>
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Slow Roll Chicago is a community-based organization utilizing the activity of bicycling to connect a diverse group of people and improve the condition of communities by organizing community bicycle rides and other bicycling-related programs throughout the greater Chicago area. Slow Roll Chicago works to achieve equity in bicycle access, bicycle usage, bicycle infrastructure, bicycle safety, bicycle culture, and other bicycle-related resources in Chicago with particular focus on communities on the Southside and Westside, making our communities healthier, more empowered, more economically viable, more socially cohesive, more bikeable, and ultimately more liveable.</div>
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So even though the forecast for Saturday is on the chilly side, put on your layers and join in the season finale ride.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: 26px;"><span style="color: brown;"><span style="font-family: 'lucida sans unicode', 'lucida grande', sans-serif;">MENDING BROKEN FENCES:<br />A Community Bicycle Ride for<br />Peace on Chicago Streets</span></span></span></strong><br /> </div>
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<span style="font-size: 24px;"><span style="color: brown;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">In partnership with Chicago Police Department's<br />11th District CAPS Community Policing Office</span></span></span></div>
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WomenBikeChicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05150600437544401714noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811346238753775985.post-77293158410985069212014-10-15T21:02:00.002-05:002014-10-15T21:02:35.973-05:00Pilsen Architecture and Mural Ride This Sunday 10/19! Led By WBC Volunteer Ruth Rosas<b>WBC followers are invited on a Chicago Cycling Club ride hosted by WBC
Volunteer Ruth Rosas:</b><br />
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Pilsen has historically been a neighborhood for American immigrants.
These generation of immigrants built an extraordinary urban landscape.
In the 19th century, Bohemian settlers constructed many mixed-use
buildings based on the style of their homeland. In the 1970s, murals
began as a cooperative effort between Slavs and Mexicans and large
murals surfaced throughout Pilsen. Today, an initiative to restore and
create new murals have preserved this vibrant and artistic neighborhood.<br />
First, we'll meet at the National Museum of Mexican Art, located at
1852 W 19th St. The museum is very close to public transit, the Damen
bus and the Pink Line. We'll ride through the neighborhood and see
beautiful ornate churches and historic buildings reminiscent of Eastern
Europe baroque architecture erected by Bohemian settlers. We will also
be stopping (somewhat frequently) throughout the neighborhood and
looking at many old and modern murals. We'll be seeing art by Francisco
Mendoza, Jose Guerrero, Gabriel Villa, Chema Skandal, Jake Castro, and
many others. Join us afterwards for lunch at one of the many delicious
Mexican restaurants near the heart of Pilsen (18th St).<br />
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There are also other events around Pilsen and Chicago that you can visit after the ride: <a href="http://www.chicagogallerynews.com/calendar/18th-street-pilsen-open-studios">Pilsen Open Studios</a>, <a href="http://www.openhousechicago.org/">Open House Chicago</a> hosted by the Chicago Architecture Foundation, and the annual <a href="http://www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org/exhibits/rito-y-recuerdo-day-dead">Day of the Dead</a> exhibiton at the National Museum of Mexican Art.<br />
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Date: Sunday Oct 19, 2014<br />
Time:
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM<br />
Distance: 12 Miles<br />
Pace: 10-12 MPH<br />
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National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W 19th St.
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For updated information or RSVP/contact info, visit <a href="http://chicagocyclingclub.org/Home/ViewEvent/6ce21733-9231-4ffb-87b1-fd43f97848b2">http://chicagocyclingclub.org/Home/ViewEvent/6ce21733-9231-4ffb-87b1-fd43f97848b2</a>WomenBikeChicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05150600437544401714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811346238753775985.post-67199260643022409762014-06-02T11:19:00.000-05:002014-06-02T11:19:11.119-05:00Women helping womenWomen Bike Chicago had its first mentor/mentee meet-up on Saturday, May 31 at the Formal Gardens in Humboldt Park. Despite street closures all around, transit issues, and an organized walk/run in the park, a bright and enthusiastic group of women gathered to start the process of helping women be more comfortable riding bikes in Chicago. We came from Bronzeville, Hyde Park, Logan Square, Belmont-Cragin, Lakeview, River North, Humboldt Park, West Town, and Wicker Park for about an hour and a half of learning about ABC Quick Check, bike fit, lighting, riding in traffic, making turns, riding on multi-use paths, locking securely, and what to wear. <br />
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There were lots of really good questions and interesting exchanges of experiences. We could not believe that we ran out of time before even getting on our bikes! All agreed that we will meet again in June to get some on bike work in, and, we hope, a little riding. Anyone already on our e-mail distribution will be asked to participate in choosing the next date even if you were not able to be there this past Saturday.<br />
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Not on our list but interested in joining us as a mentee or a mentor? Please contact us at <a href="mailto:womenbikechicagomentors@gmail.com">womenbikechicagomentors@gmail.com</a> We will make sure you are in the loop for choosing our next date.WomenBikeChicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05150600437544401714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811346238753775985.post-22581820331725907062014-05-26T07:37:00.000-05:002014-05-26T07:37:59.618-05:00June--Women's Bike MonthDivvy has declared June <a href="http://www.divvybikes.com/women" target="_blank">Women's Bike Month</a>! And why not? We have had two glorious days in a row, Bike the Drive was a roaring success, and there were lots of women and families out enjoying the ride. Let's continue the trend--ride your bike to work, to the store, with your families, for fun.<br />
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Join other women who ride bikes on Sunday, June 8 at 11:30 for a pot luck brunch on the Great Lawn at the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. There are bike racks around the lawn. Bring a blanket and a brunchy thing to share, and enjoy great conversation. Children are welcome, and I have heard there will be virgin Mimosas for them (and anyone else who wants one.)<br />
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<a href="http://www.bffbikes.com/" target="_blank">BFF Bikes</a> at 2113 W. Armitage is having a Bike Maintenance clinic on June 2 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. They are also hosting a <a href="http://www.meetup.com/Illinois-Women-Cyclists/events/184583022/" target="_blank">Commuter Clinic</a> on Friday, June 13 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to kick of Bike to Work Week. Maybe you will find a ride buddy there.<br />
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We will be working on a fun ride for later in June. Watch this space! Happy cycling!<br />
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E-mail womenbikechicagomentors@gmail.com to sign up or for more information.WomenBikeChicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05150600437544401714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811346238753775985.post-54208024290030434432014-04-22T20:54:00.002-05:002014-04-22T20:54:11.732-05:00Our DDD Wrap-Up<div class="p1">
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<span class="s1">It was a beautiful day at Dvorak Park in lovely Pilsen. We could have not asked for a better spring day or a more appropriate venue for our event. Outside was our bike corral, where ladies stopped by all day to check out bikes from vendors including Legacy Frameworks as well as share rides on their own bikes. Ladies also helped one another with basic bike maintenance and discussed care of bikes as well as cargo bike options (for heavy loads — and kids!). It was a treat to get to try out many different types of bikes, especially for those of us with just one main ride.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Keynote speaker Angela Ford kicked off the day with a great talk about what being a cyclist means to her. She began her talk by reminiscing, “Like many of us, I abandoned bike riding at the age of 16 when I got my driver’s license.” She went on to discuss her journey rediscovering biking as not only a way to get around but a way to live a more sustainable lifestyle. As the CEO of her own sustainability consulting firm, her bike is now a very important part of her life.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Angela asked all of us to leave the event with three groups of friends who we would take on a bike ride, to spread the wealth of knowledge we learned during the day with a new crew of people. I reflected on my own community of bicycling, which I want to expand to a larger circle of friends. With summer fast approaching, I am excited to recruit my friends, family and coworkers to ride all summer long with me.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Throughout the day, we had six workshops. The first workshop I attended was Commuting, orchestrated by Anne and Veronica. One of the key points of this discussion was public transit, and how to configure taking a bike on public transportation to accommodate the various needs of a busy schedule. Anne and Veronica were very thorough in their explanations of bike rules on the CTA and Metra, and there was no other workshop I attended that day where quite so many thoughtful questions were answered with just as much thoughtfulness. It was a success.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">A highlight of the day was Anne and Eboni’s workshop, “How To Plan a Ride.” After briefly discussing routes and safety, we split up into two groups to plan hypothetical group rides. The first group opted for a lengthy route along the upcoming bike path, The 606, which consisted of a hilly terrain and an informal architecture tour of the industry in the area. My group planned a more casual ride; about 5 miles of biking and 4 stops at ice cream and sweets shops made up this “Sweets and Treats” excursion. Both have merit and both would be very easy to plan in realty — so stay tuned! Everyone was a fan of this interactive planning dialogue. No better way to conceptualize a bike ride than actually planning one.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">The last workshop I had the privilege to attend was Julie and Samantha’s “Biking Safety, Comfort and Style.” They discussed bike clothing at length and addressed concerns about bike comfort on all different types of bikes. I learned everything I never knew I needed to know about layering while biking.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">The icing on top of the day was the raffle that concluded our festivities, and there were plenty of prizes to go around. Highlights included a year-long Divvy membership and several pairs of mountain biking shoes donated by Beverly Bikes.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">I was inspired by how many women attended who have been long-time riders. As a young person who commutes almost solely by bicycle, I think of myself doing that because I have multiple jobs and it is a cheap and fast way for me to get around Chicago. However, seeing women who have established lives and even families ride their bikes daily puts the importance of biking into perspective for me.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Thank you to all who attended Women Bike Chicago’s 2014 Day of Dialogue and Demonstration. The event has grown so much in just one year, and we cannot wait to see where next year takes us! Happy biking, and happy spring to all!</span></div>
WomenBikeChicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05150600437544401714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811346238753775985.post-77509695120712110362014-04-19T07:40:00.000-05:002014-04-19T07:40:08.152-05:00Great Job on the WeatherAlthough for a while it looked like we would be visited by thunderstorms, it turned into a marvelous weather day. Thanks to all who joined us on Saturday, April 12 at Dvorak Park. You must have used your woman power to hold off the storms.<br />
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So many people made the day possible. Special thanks to our presenters:<br />
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Angela Ford<br />
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Anne Alt<br />
Veronica Joyner<br />
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Marlene Paez<br />
Justyna Frank<br />
Julie Hochstadter<br />
Samantha Arnold<br />
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Kudos to our intern extraordinaire, Lucy Freccia for keeping everything on track.<br />
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To the volunteers who womaned the registration table, the bike corral, and the child care--we could not have done it without you.<br />
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Did you have a chance to try <a href="http://divvybikes.com/" target="_blank">Divvy</a> for the first time? Thank you Divvy for giving us that opportunity.<br />
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Thanks to everyone who brought their own bikes so that others could test ride them. And if you loved one of the bikes so generously loaned by <a href="http://www.bffbikes.com/" target="_blank">BFF Bikes</a>, <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=legacy+frameworks&rlz=1C1FDUM_enUS472US472&oq=legacy+fra&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l5.4215j0j4&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=0&ie=UTF-8" target="_blank">Legacy Frameworks</a>, <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=legacy+frameworks&rlz=1C1FDUM_enUS472US472&oq=legacy+fra&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l5.4215j0j4&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=0&ie=UTF-8" target="_blank">On the Route</a>, or <a href="http://www.rapidtransitcycles.com/" target="_blank">Rapid Transit Cycles</a>, talk to them! They will all be happy to help you find the bike that YOU want.<br />
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Don't forget our other contributors: <a href="http://www.activetrans.org/" target="_blank">Active Transportation Alliance</a>, <a href="http://hardboiledcoffeecompany.com/" target="_blank">Hardboiled Coffee Company</a>, <a href="http://www.rei.com/stores/lincoln-park.html#classesAndEvents" target="_blank">REI Lincoln Park</a>, <a href="http://www.beverlyallseasons.com/" target="_blank">Beverly Bikes</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kozieprery" target="_blank">Kozie Prery Caps</a>, <a href="http://pocampo.com/" target="_blank">Po Campo Bags</a>, <a href="https://www.jenis.com/" target="_blank">Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream</a>, <a href="http://fklawillinois.com/" target="_blank">Freeman Kevenides Law Firm</a>, <a href="http://www.womenandchildrenfirst.com/" target="_blank">Women and Children First book shop</a>, <a href="http://www.cariboucoffee.com/page/1/our-locations.jsp" target="_blank">Caribou Coffee</a>, <a href="http://www.thechainlink.org/" target="_blank">The Chainlink</a>, <a href="http://www.turinbicycle.com/" target="_blank">Turin Bicycle in Chicago</a>.<br />
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Finally, Melissa Manak wrote a wonderful article about the day for <a href="http://chi.streetsblog.org/2014/04/18/female-cyclists-share-tips-and-encouragement-at-women-on-wheels-summit/" target="_blank">Streetsblog</a>. We could not have said it better ourselves.<br />
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Stay tuned for more information about the Women Bike Chicago mentoring program and Women Bike Chicago rides throughout the season. It is starting to look like spring!<br />
<br />WomenBikeChicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05150600437544401714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811346238753775985.post-78545106971896302712014-04-07T19:41:00.000-05:002014-04-07T19:41:23.200-05:00Women Bike Chicago supporters are legion! Update on items in the drawing:<div>
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Three $25 gift certificates from <a href="http://www.ontheroute.com/home/" target="_blank">On The Route</a></div>
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Complimentary registration for Active Transportation Alliance <a href="http://www.bikethedrive.org/" target="_blank">MB Financial Bike the Drive</a></div>
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A gift bag including a mug and coffee from <a href="http://hardboiledcoffeecompany.com/" target="_blank">Hardboiled Coffee Company in Beverly</a></div>
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Dvorak Park is an absolutely great space--inside and out! Join us for interesting presentations, great women in attendance, and opportunities to test ride an incredible variety of bikes. </div>
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WomenBikeChicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05150600437544401714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811346238753775985.post-22486517834223797532014-03-26T18:47:00.000-05:002014-04-07T09:40:02.679-05:00Prizes! and an overview of the day of dialogue and demonstrations<div class="MsoNormal">
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A <a href="http://divvybikes.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: magenta;">Divvy</span></b></a> annual membership!</div>
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Registration for two people for <b><span style="color: magenta;"> </span></b><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="color: magenta;"><a href="http://www.rei.com/stores/lincoln-park.html#classesAndEvents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>REI</b><span style="color: magenta;"><b> </b></span></a></span></span><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="color: magenta;"><a href="http://www.rei.com/stores/lincoln-park.html#classesAndEvents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Lincoln Park</b></a></span> </span>Outdoor School Classes</div>
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Bike shoes from <b><span style="color: magenta;">Beverly Bike</span></b></div>
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A cycling cap from <a href="http://etsy.com/shop/kozieprery" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: magenta;">Kozy Prery</span></b></a></div>
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A $25 gift card from <a href="http://www.jenis.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: magenta;">Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams</span></b></a></div>
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A gift bag (coffee and other goodies) from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HardboiledCoffee" target="_blank">Hardboiled Coffee Company</a><br />A CTA umbrella, 5 pedometers and a water bottle from <a href="http://www.activetrans.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: magenta;">Active Transportation Alliance</span></b></a><br />
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A $25 gift card from <a href="http://womenandchildrenfirst.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: magenta;">Women and Children First Book Store</span></b></a><b><span style="color: magenta;"><a href="http://womenandchildrenfirst.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a></span></b></div>
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Swag from <a href="http://www.bffbikes.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: magenta;">BFF Bikes</span></b></a> and <b><a href="http://ontheroute.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">On the Route Bicycles</span></a> </b>and <span style="color: yellow;"><b><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://fklawillinois.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Freeman Kevenides Law Firm</a></span></b></span><br />
A bag for your bike from <b><a href="http://pocampo.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Po Campo</span></a></b></div>
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9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Opening
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From 10:00 a.m. to about 12:30 p.m., three moms who ride
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All day, Divvy will have representatives and bikes
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Think you might want to be part of an all-female bike
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<span class="s1">We would like to virtually introduce our keynote speaker for our Day of Dialogue and Demonstration: Ms. Angela Ford.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Angela Ford is the owner of TAG Properties, a Sustainable Real Estate consulting firm and founder of the nonprofit TAG Foundation focused on sustainable programing in the urban community. She, like so many of us, retired her bicycle at the age of 16 when she got her driver’s license. Her peer group associated bike riding with playful youth. She returned to bicycling as an adult 18 years later when her son needed to learn to ride immediately for a school trip. For the last eight years, Angela’s primary mode of transportation is her bicycle! She is committed to promoting bike riding for health and wellness. Her current project is the one-day event and donation of 500 bicycles to youth in Bronzeville in May 2014.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">We are so excited for her to be an integral part of Women Bike Chicago’s Day of Dialogue and Demonstration because not only are her accomplishments inspiring and message true, but she is a wonderful lady.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Come meet Angela and hear what she has to say about women biking in the city, next month at our Second Annual Women Bike Chicago’s Women on Wheels: A Day of Dialogue and Demonstration, Saturday April 12, 9 AM to 2 PM in Dvorak Park in Pilsen. Check out our <a href="https://wbikechi2014.eventbrite.com/#" target="_blank">EventBrite page and register today</a>.</span></div>
WomenBikeChicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05150600437544401714noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811346238753775985.post-21927966287019593982014-03-21T15:21:00.000-05:002014-03-22T13:10:21.810-05:00Finalizing our schedule<div class="p1">
<span class="s1">This week we are finalizing the schedule for our second annual Day of Dialogue and Demonstrations. It’s safe to say we’re very excited and we think you should be, too!</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Topics to be covered include commuting, bike maintenance, how to plan a ride, safety, comfort and style and more. If you attended the Day of Dialogue and Demonstration last year, you may notice some repeat sessions that we will be expanding upon this year, as well as the addition of some new topics. If you are planning to come for the first time, we look forward to meeting you. We are very excited about our all-day bike corral — come try out a dozen different types of bikes! </span></div>
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<span class="s1">This is also an excellent volunteer opportunity. We are looking for volunteers for the day of the event to help set up, manage the registration table, coordinate speakers, assist with the bike corral, clean up and more. Being a volunteer does not mean you won’t be able to participate in the discussions and demonstrations! In fact, as a volunteer, you will be an integral part of our day. Register to be a volunteer <a href="https://wbikechi2014.eventbrite.com/#" target="_blank">here</a> or email us at womenbikechi@gmail.com with questions!</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Remember, Women on Wheels: A Day of Dialogue and Demonstration is Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 9 AM-2 PM in Dvorak Park in Pilsen. Please register <a href="https://wbikechi2014.eventbrite.com/#" target="_blank">here</a> by paying what you can or choosing a free ticket. No one will be turned away, and free childcare is available! Hope to see you there!</span></div>
<br />WomenBikeChicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05150600437544401714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811346238753775985.post-82408137124695896142014-03-10T23:22:00.003-05:002014-03-16T18:59:03.815-05:00Introducing Intern LucyWomen Bike Chicago is pleased to welcome Lucy Freccia as our newest intern. <br />
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Lucy lives in Rogers Park and graduated with a BA in Anthropology from Loyola University Chicago in spring 2013. A Columbus, Ohio native, she is a lifelong bike lover, most notably known around her hometown for her off-brand bright pink cruiser from high school. Since moving on to a more practical model, Lucy enjoys the ease and pleasure of a long bike commute as well as the geographical and community awareness it has brought her. Lucy feels closest to her city while bike riding, and hopes to advocate for women who feel the same way.<br />
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We also sadly must bid so-long to Intern Liz, who moved downstate to take a position with CNT Energy as a Field Organizer. Congrats, Liz, and thanks for the work you did for us in your short time with WBC. <br />
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Also a huge Thank You! to Active Transportation Alliance for
sponsoring the internship, and providing office space, e-mail and all
that.WomenBikeChicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05150600437544401714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811346238753775985.post-64734549075757202302014-03-05T12:52:00.001-06:002014-03-10T23:22:53.835-05:00Update on Second Annual Day of Dialogue and DemonstrationDo you believe that it snowed <i style="font-weight: bold;">again</i> last night and this morning? <br />
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Despite the record breaking cold and snowfall this winter, we are excited about our upcoming event and wanted to share some of the details. <br />
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April 12, 2014<br />
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.<br />
Dvorak Park<br />
1119 W. Cullerton<br />
Chicago<br />
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One of our group is in charge of making sure it is a nice day!<br />
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We will have child care for those of you who need to or want to bring your children. Other moms will be there to tell you how they cycle with children from infants to grammar school age and beyond.<br />
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Our kick-off speaker is a dynamic lady who started riding last year as a result of Go Bronzeville. She will tell you how she did it!<br />
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Three women who own bike shops are going to tell you what you need to know to confidently go into a bike shop for repairs or to buy a bike.<br />
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One long-time bike commuter and one new bike commuter will show you how to go where you want to go without being intimidated.<br />
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Bike shops and bike owners will have bikes available for you to ride so you can see how different bikes feel. And there will be space in the park to ride without dealing with traffic.<br />
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Divvy will be there! Have you wondered how the bikes are to ride? Do you want to know how the system works? Learn it all on April 12.<br />
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<a href="http://wbikechi2014.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank">Register here! </a>WomenBikeChicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05150600437544401714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811346238753775985.post-40843798175428261822014-02-17T11:12:00.001-06:002014-03-10T23:23:31.435-05:00Second Annual Day of Dialogue and Demonstration -- easy as riding a bikeAs I write this, it is snowing once again and the forecast is for five to eight inches more of the stuff. Sigh!<br />
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But--it will melt eventually, the sun will come out, the temperatures will rise, and it will be a gorgeous day to ride a bike. Like this:<br />
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Looks like so much fun, doesn't it?</div>
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So, ladies, whether you are thinking that you want to ride a bike again after many years of not riding, or you ride a little but you want to ride more, ride for different reasons, ride with different people, come to the Day of Dialogue and Demonstration on<b> <span style="font-size: large;">April 12, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Dvorak Park in Chicago.</span></b></div>
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This day is by women, for women. Women who commute to work , women who ride with their children, women who ride in their neighborhoods, women who ride on bike paths, women who own bike shops, women who race bikes, women who use their bikes to run errands, women of every shape and size--all will be there to help you become comfortable riding a bike for whatever reason you want to ride a bike. Need to know how to dress to ride your bike to work without having to carry your wardrobe on the bike? We can help! Want to learn about riding on the street? We can help! Looking for safe routes? We can help! Looking for bike paths and trails? We can help! Looking for another woman to ride with? We can help!</div>
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There will be bikes there owned by women who ride them all of the time--hybrid bikes, bikes with skinny tires, bikes with those curved handlebars, bikes that let you sit up while you ride, step-through bikes, cargo bikes. The bikes will be there for you ride outside in the park. Women bike shop owners will be there to tell you how to go to a bike shop and get the bike YOU want--not the bike the young salesperson thinks everyone should have. You can get tips about how to get a bike that fits you whether you are looking for a new bike or a used bike. You can get some basic information about simple things you can do to maintain your bike or even learn to change a flat tire.</div>
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Maybe best of all, spend the day with other women who ride.</div>
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Go to our <a href="https://wbikechi2014.eventbrite.com/#" target="_blank">registration page</a> to sign up and for time and location details. Women Bike Chicago is looking forward to meeting you.</div>
WomenBikeChicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05150600437544401714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3811346238753775985.post-40685162906663137762014-02-07T22:23:00.000-06:002014-02-09T21:33:33.370-06:00Basic Bike Maintenance WorkshopI have a confession to make: for as much as I wax poetic about loving my bike, I don't know how to change a flat. This helps to explain my excitement about Women Bike Chicago's upcoming workshop on basic fix-it tricks. <br />
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Here's the scoop: <br />
<b>When</b>: Sunday 2/16/2014 from 9:30-11:30 AM<br />
<b>Where</b>: Rapid Transit, 1900 W. North Ave.<br />
<b>What</b>: We'll cover topics like the ABC Quick Check, changing a tire, basic things to check for with wheels/spokes, and basic chain maintenance and adjustment. <br />
Bring your bike if you have one- if not, come anyway!<br />
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Interested? Space is limited so RSVP at <a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/e/basic-bike-maintenance-tickets-10551460703utm_campaign=new_eventv2&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eb_email&utm_term=eventurl_text">http://www.eventbrite.com/e/basic-bike-maintenance-tickets-10551460703</a>WomenBikeChicagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05150600437544401714noreply@blogger.com0