Women Bike Chicago is conducting a Tour de Divvy on Thursday, July 25, 2013 starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Divvy Station on Randolph between Clark and LaSalle. Connect with other women cyclists on a casual ride to learn about Chicago's new bike share program. Divvy is providing free passes and an ambassador to help us all figure it out.
We will check out a few stations, and end at the always wonderful Simone's at 18th and Morgan. Even Divvy knows how wonderful Simone's is--there is a station right there!
A movement to empower more women to ride bikes for transportation and recreation
Sunday ride to Chinatown
Join us for a casual Sunday ride to Chinatown on 6/23. We'll meet at 31st St. Beach at 4 p.m.
Jane Healy (708-308-8662) will lead a casual-paced ride to IIT, Bridgeport, Stearns Quarry/Palmisano Park, Ping Tom Park, and Little Village - about 15 miles, some hills.
Bring $ and your lock for a dinner stop in Chinatown.
Jane Healy (708-308-8662) will lead a casual-paced ride to IIT, Bridgeport, Stearns Quarry/Palmisano Park, Ping Tom Park, and Little Village - about 15 miles, some hills.
Bring $ and your lock for a dinner stop in Chinatown.
Crash Recovery Stories
By popular demand (really - you said so in the survey from our March 23 event), we're presenting an expanded version of the "Getting Back On a Bike" session, where Susan told of her experience getting back on her bike after a serious crash. She'll be joined by Leah Jones, who also suffered a crash - coincidentally at the same intersection - about a year later.
Susan and Leah will share their stories - what happened on their respective fateful days and how they got riding again. Remember, every story is different: everyone heals at her own pace. Learn how they did it.
Please come to Women and Children First, 5233 N. Clark St. in Andersonville on June 13, 7.30 PM
Refreshments will be served, and you'll have a chance to talk to the presenters as well.
The event is Free!
http://womenandchildrenfirst.com/event/susan-levin-and-leah-jones
Ask your questions in the comments section!
Susan and Leah will share their stories - what happened on their respective fateful days and how they got riding again. Remember, every story is different: everyone heals at her own pace. Learn how they did it.
Please come to Women and Children First, 5233 N. Clark St. in Andersonville on June 13, 7.30 PM
Refreshments will be served, and you'll have a chance to talk to the presenters as well.
The event is Free!
http://womenandchildrenfirst.com/event/susan-levin-and-leah-jones
Ask your questions in the comments section!
Celebrate Mothers' Day on your Bike!
Looking for a way to enjoy the outdoors on Mothers' Day? How about a little ride along the Lakefront Trail and a visit to the Flower Show at the Lincoln Park Conservatory? Details in this event posting on The Chainlink:
http://www.thechainlink.org/events/cyclofemme-mother-s-day-ride?rsvpConfirm=1
Bring the family!
http://www.thechainlink.org/events/cyclofemme-mother-s-day-ride?rsvpConfirm=1
Bring the family!
It's beginning to look like spring!
FINALLY we are getting some weather breaks and Women Bike Chicago is planning some "mini-events". Consider this a "Save The Date" notice and put these on your calendar:
Sunday, May 19: Anne Alt will lead a Welcome Spring Nature Ride. Time, location, and route to come.
Date TBD: Susan Levin will lead a discussion about How to get back on your bike after a Crash from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Location to come.
Sunday, June 23: Jane Healy will lead a Food & Fun ride. Time 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. from 31st Street Harbor to Chinatown.
Check back for details!
Sunday, May 19: Anne Alt will lead a Welcome Spring Nature Ride. Time, location, and route to come.
Date TBD: Susan Levin will lead a discussion about How to get back on your bike after a Crash from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Location to come.
Sunday, June 23: Jane Healy will lead a Food & Fun ride. Time 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. from 31st Street Harbor to Chinatown.
Check back for details!
new book: Women on Wheels
I noticed something online about a new book: Women on Wheels. I'd be curious to know if any of you have read it and what your impressions were.
Are there any notable books or articles on bicycling women among your recent reads?
- Anne
Are there any notable books or articles on bicycling women among your recent reads?
- Anne
Yes, today's ride is on!
In case you have some doubts about the weather, it doesn't look like we'll have significant rain, so today's Cherry Blossom ride is on!
Cherry blossom ride
On the subject of staying in touch, I'd like to propose a casual social ride for this Sunday, 4/14. We'll meet at 31st St. beach house at 10:00 a.m. for a ride of approx. 15 miles to visit Osaka Garden in Jackson Park. After this week's rain and warmer weather, I'm hoping that we'll get to see cherry blossoms.
Bikes aren't allowed in the garden, so it's a good idea to bring a lock. There's a bike rack right outside.
There are plenty of lunch options in Hyde Park if you want to stop for a bite after visiting the garden. If you want to get lunch, make sure you bring lock(s)/cable to secure your bike.
If you need transit info to get to the start, click here for CTA map, get CTA route/schedule info here (red line or green line to 35th St., or one of several buses - NOT Lake Shore Dr. express routes) or here for Metra (Rock Island to 35th St.). If you take Metra, don't forget to bring a bungee cord to secure your bike on board the train. (18-24" will work.)
Got questions? Give me a call. 312-520-1641
-- Anne Alt
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| Osaka Garden |
There are plenty of lunch options in Hyde Park if you want to stop for a bite after visiting the garden. If you want to get lunch, make sure you bring lock(s)/cable to secure your bike.
If you need transit info to get to the start, click here for CTA map, get CTA route/schedule info here (red line or green line to 35th St., or one of several buses - NOT Lake Shore Dr. express routes) or here for Metra (Rock Island to 35th St.). If you take Metra, don't forget to bring a bungee cord to secure your bike on board the train. (18-24" will work.)
Got questions? Give me a call. 312-520-1641
-- Anne Alt
webinar tomorrow - getting more moms and families on bikes
If you're interested, the League of American Bicyclists is offering an online webinar tomorrow afternoon (Thurs. 4/11). Click here for details and to register for access.
thoughts on women biking, bike share and Gen Y from north of the border.
I thought you might be interested in this post on Toronto's Dandy Horse bike blog. If you've never visited or biked TO, getting around by Bixi bike share is a cool way to go.
Bike traffic skills class
Do you have a friend or family member who would like to ride more places but lacks confidence in traffic? A Traffic Skills 101 class might be just the thing. There's a class starting Monday night 4/15. Click here for more info.
How can we stay connected?
Many of the women who participated in the First Annual Women Bike Chicago event expressed an interest in staying in touch with new-found cycling friends and also in making new connections. Cycling together--whether it be to work, to run errands, with the kids, or just for fun--helps expand our horizons in many ways. It can feel safer to be with someone else, especially on the streets. Having encouragement from a sister cyclist might make one pedal the extra mile or two. Another cyclist might know routes you might not have even thought of.
So I ask: How can we stay connected and make new connections? Will you share your thoughts in the comments here as a start?
See you on the streets, on the paths, and on the trails!
So I ask: How can we stay connected and make new connections? Will you share your thoughts in the comments here as a start?
See you on the streets, on the paths, and on the trails!
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