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Admit it, you were worried, weren't you? nytimes.com/2021/06/25/well/…

The Reluctant Rider’s Guide to Biking (Published 2021)

The cycling world can be intimidating, even for those who grew up in it. But that’s no reason to let your pandemic wheels gather dust.

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The mission of the world wide Ride of Silence is to honor bicyclists killed by motorists, promote sharing the road, and provide awareness of bicycling safety. The Ride takes place this evening. Thanks @rideillinois rideofsilence.org/locations-… #RideofSilence2021 #rideilcommunity
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This Wednesday: the virtual Chicago Ride of Silence event at 6:30pm + we also encourage individuals visit/pay tribute to the sites as able #rideofsilence2021 #rideofsilencechicago #rideofsilence
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But you knew this already, right? nytimes.com/2021/05/12/well/…
The More You Know and all that... aarp.org/health/healthy-livi…

5 Top Bike-Safety Tips Older Riders Need to Know

Biking is more popular than ever, especially with the rise of ebikes, but injuries are up for those 50+, too. Here’s how to protect yourself.

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Break out in song (there’s a popular Leonard Cohen song that will work)! Thank you, @RFTownship! vrf.us/news/item/467?fbclid=…
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Getting ready for spring? @BicyclingMag bicycling.com/repair/a359967…

Bike Pedal Clicking? Chain Rattling? Here's How to Diagnose and Fix Some Common Bike Noises

A bike that squeaks, rattles, and clicks is annoying and frustrating. Use these tips to troubleshoot the most common and mysterious bike sounds.

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Where are you planning to ride this summer? Check out one man's photo essay of his rides in the English countryside. It's like riding through paintings. nytimes.com/2021/04/05/trave…

A Cyclist on the English Landscape (Published 2021)

Grounded by the pandemic, a travel photographer spent the year pedaling the roads around his home, resulting in a series of poetic self-portraits.

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When you want to send a message... ragbrai.com/the-scents-of-ra…
Hey, kids, it's that time of year again! Do you know how to get your bike in shape? bikelaneuprising.com/bike-ma…

Bike Maintenance Covid-19

As Covid-19 spreads, bikes are proving to be a critical resource as we practice social distancing. Below is a list of videos to help with critical ​bike maintenance as well as a directory of bike...

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Many thanks to @bikelaneuprise!
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Happy International Women's Day! #IWD2021
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Just imagine, @cityofchicago, @vopnews. slate.com/business/2021/03/n…
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Happy Valentine's Day, Chicago area cyclists! Stay warm! @BikeCHInorth #bikechi @vopnews
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This is pretty wonderful news. @rideillinois @vopnews chi.streetsblog.org/2021/01/…

We can look forward to a less muddy, better-connected Des Plaines River Trail - Streetsblog Chicago

There are plenty of promising projects in the works for the trail that should result in better access and less-soggy post-rain rides.

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Riding with a purpose. What's your mission? nytimes.com/2021/01/21/trave…

Traveling With a Purpose: For Some, It’s a 2021 Resolution (Published 2021)

The crises of 2020, particularly the pandemic and violence against Black Americans, have caused many travelers to rethink how and where to travel.

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Happy MLK Day!
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"To make cycling more inclusive we must change social norms, offer education, and create more representation." #bikechi nytimes.com/2020/12/01/sport…
It's official! outsideonline.com/2419091/th…

It's Settled: 20 Miles Is the Perfect Distance for a Bike Ride

It's long enough to work the magic, but short enough that there's no excuse not to do it

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