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Critical Mass, World Naked Bike Ride and everything else you need to know about biking in Chicago.
Critical Mass
Critical Mass — On the last Friday Of every month thousands of skinny, white hipsters with stupid haircuts ride together through Chicago for three hours. But it’s not just hipsters, you’ll find people from all walks of life in the Mass.
Heading into West Loop…
Hipsters race out of the City. Sears Tower in the background.
Past the Diversy Rock and Bowl.
Dogs and Girls in Bandanas
I saw a few dogs at the ride. I saw a TON of girls in bandanas. What is it with biker chick and bandanas?
Leather Jacket Guy
Do you like my jacket?
Lazy guys
I ride Rickshaw. Drive me bitches.
Dudes with Giant Bikes
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Other Cool Rides You Should Check Out
Climate Cycle
This is a super-cool non-profit based in Chicago that is making Chicago a more sustainable city though charity bike rides.
Their first bike ride is in Grant Park on May 9th, 2009 and all proceeds will go to help install solar energy systems on Chicago public schools!
El Guapo recommended!!
Bike the Drive
Bank of America Bike the Drive benefits the work of the Active Transportation Alliance, Chicagoland’s voice for better biking, walking and transit.
World Naked Bike Ride
This one’s pretty much what it sounds like. It’s June 10th.
Where to buy your bike
Cycle Smithy
2468 1/2 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
A nice bike shop in Lincoln Park. The guys here are all super-knowledgable and way into biking.
El Guapo recommended!!
A nice bike shop in Lincoln Park. The guys here are all super-knowledgable and way into biking.
El Guapo recommended!!
Village Cycle Center
1337 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
This bike shop in Old Town is the biggest bike shop in the nation. The people here know their stuff and the prices aren’t bad either.
This bike shop in Old Town is the biggest bike shop in the nation. The people here know their stuff and the prices aren’t bad either.
Working Bikes Cooperative
1125 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
This place is cool. They take old crappy bikes destined for the dump and then they restore them and send them off to countries is Africa and South America where a working bike can mean the difference between employment and unemployment.
El Guapo Recommended!
This place is cool. They take old crappy bikes destined for the dump and then they restore them and send them off to countries is Africa and South America where a working bike can mean the difference between employment and unemployment.
El Guapo Recommended!
More Guides To biking in Chicago (and other places that are not Chicago)
How to bike and look good doing it
by Coffee Slut
Heading to LA? Check out Elijay’s Guide to LA bike Culture; Cool!
The Ride Starts in Daley Plaza at 5:30 PM
and goes all around Chicago for about 2 and a half hours.
Going past Harpo Studios where Oprah makes magic.
Crossing I94
Besides the Skinny White Hipsters, Who Else Rides in Critical Mass?
Old hippies
It’s like, everything would be a lot cooler if we had a joint, man. You know what I mean, man..
Mumia
Please Free me!
Werewolves
Excellent Mutton Chops, compadre
Anti-Car people
Critical Mass folks are decidedly anti-car…they really don’t like em, kinda like feminists and penises.
Make sure your bike fits your personality
What kind of bike are you?
Beach bum – Beach cruiser (that’s how I roll)
Hipster – Fixed gear (people with skinny jeans and fashion forward haircuts will be 10% more attracted to you automatically)
Nature Lover – Mountain bike (great for getting out of the city and into the country but also perfectly fine if your bike is not going to be your main vehicle of urban transportation)
Commuter – road bike (if your bike is going to be your primary means of vehicular transportation within the city, go to a bike shop and learn about all the road bikes. THEN go to craigslist and get one for 1/3 of the price)
Clown – Unicycle (nah…don’t be THAT guy)
Utilitarian — fold up bike (carry your bike with your bag. Unfold it when you need it. Kind of nerdy but very useful…actually kind of useful, very nerdy.
Bad-ass — Harley Davidson — not really good for the planet or your health. But definitely kinda bad ass…
Where you can rent a bike
Bobby's Bike Hike
465 N Mc Clurg Ct, Chicago, IL 60611
Discounted rentals for Critical Mass.
If your bike is in the shop or if you just don’t have one, you can go to Bobby’s Bike Hike. The dudes at the shop are cool and if you tell them you’re riding in Critical Mass, they’ll give you the super-secret, super-discounted Critical Mass price: $15.
Pretty sweet!
El Guapo recommended
Discounted rentals for Critical Mass.
If your bike is in the shop or if you just don’t have one, you can go to Bobby’s Bike Hike. The dudes at the shop are cool and if you tell them you’re riding in Critical Mass, they’ll give you the super-secret, super-discounted Critical Mass price: $15.
Pretty sweet!
El Guapo recommended
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