Modal Bias of Bicyclists
In a recent article in Outside Magazine, Rage Against Your Machine, Tom Vanderbilt takes a look at “social categorization,” the invisible justice towards cyclists and the “modal bias” bicyclists often confront.
“What is it about cyclists that can turn sane, law-abiding drivers into shrieking maniacs? The author ponders the eternal conflict with help from bike supercommuter Joe Simonetti, who each week survives the hostile, traffic-clogged rat race between the New York exurbs and Midtown Manhattan.”
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Bike to Campus Week: April 16-22
ISEC is asking campuses across Illinois to encourage students to bike to campus April18-22. We’d like this to be friendly competition while having a bit of fun and encouraging a new bicyclists on campus. Bike to Campus Week goals: 1) Take a picture of fellow bike commuters, as a group or individually. 2) Have students sign a commitment [...]
Bicycle Parking: A Link in the Chain
April 1, 2011 - 9:59 AM
Tags: alderman, Bicycling, parking, zoning ordinance
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ISEC has drafted a letter to be signed by all those in favor of better bicycle parking. Our goal is to ecourage the City of Chicago to follow through on their plans to build more and better parking for bicycles in the city. We’ll present these signatures to the new Mayor and ask that he [...]
Cyclelogical: A bicycle festival
March 25, 2011 - 11:08 AM
Tags: Bicycling, Chicago, festival
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Saturday, April 2nd 10:30am-1:00pm Clarendon Park Community Center, 2nd Floor 4501 N Clarendon, Chicago Win free bike gear, eat snacks and learn more about bike safety. Drop in to the festival any time, or stay awhile for our expert-led sessions: * Bike Safety in Chicago – 11:00-11:30am * Know Your Bike and Your Gear – [...]
Volunteers needed for Bike the Drive
March 18, 2011 - 9:42 AM
Tags: Active Transportation Alliance, Bicycling, free t-shirt, volunteer
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Active Transportation Alliance is currently recruiting volunteers to help out at the MB Financial Bank Bike the Drive. Volunteers get in free with 6 hours of volunteer time before the event. If you volunteer the day of the event, there’s a free breakfast and t-shirt for you. They need help during and after the event: [...]
Bike Winter Art Show
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Critical Mass
March 15, 2011 - 1:00 PM
Tags: Bicycling, bike parking, Critical Mass, ISEC
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Join ISEC for Critical Mass on Friday, March 25th at 5:30pm on Daley Plaza. Feel free to ride by, say “Hi”, and sign our letter to improve bike parking in the city. If you’re new to Critical Mass, visit their website for information and tips for newbies. Tweet This Post
Lake Front Trail Winter Repairs
March 11, 2011 - 1:50 AM
Tags: Bicycling, Chicago, Lake Front Trail, Repair, Winter
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Crews have been on the Lake Front Trail this week repairing the winter damage by cleaning up chunks of pavement and adding temporary pavement ramps. Here are some pictures from this morning of two areas where repairs have taken place: south of Fullerton and south of North Ave. So get out there and ride! Tweet [...]
The Chainlink: An Online Chicago Bicycling Community
March 8, 2011 - 10:41 AM
Tags: Bicycling, Chicago, community, forum, online
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The Chainlink is an online forum for Chicagoland bicyclists or anyone who wants to learn more about bicycling, with a side of Chicago. Currently there are 4,942 members, 4,024 topics of discussion (some repeated or related), 169 groups, a calendar of events, revolving pictures uploaded from members, news links and bike-related links, and even a [...]
Tuesday’s Bicycling Odds and Ends
March 8, 2011 - 10:00 AM
Tags: Bicycling, Bike Summit, Bikes Belong Coalition, count, prize, recycle bike parts
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Cycle Track Planned for Chicago
March 1, 2011 - 9:32 PM
Tags: Bicycling, Chicago, Cycle Track
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