![]() | The passion of the bike: If these hardcore cycling enthusiasts love their rides so much, why don’t they marry them? Believe us, they would if they could. |
![]() | Save that junk: These bike seats protect your most precious jewels. |
![]() | Speed dating: Make sure you wear protection during these two-wheel trysts—we mean a helmet, gutter brain. |
![]() | Hot wheels: Fit, punky—and smokin’, TOC’s bike messenger has an effortless, sporty style that’s definitely drool-worthy. |
| Sure-fire pick-up lines: Let that pedaling hottie know you’re keen to get in his or her saddle—in a language you’ll both understand. | |
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![]() | Song cycles: Local musicians sing about how pushing pedals fuels their creativity. |
![]() | Breaking away: Dozens of Chicago cycling events make it easy to earn your racing stripes. |
![]() | Just the ticket?: Cyclists hope for stronger enforcement of the new Bicycle Safety Ordinance as summer shifts into gear. |
![]() | Home remedy: “While I don’t live in a shoebox-sized apartment, I haven’t come up with a way to store my bike indoors in an unobtrusive way.” |
i went to visit my son, matt, who just moved to chicago. he took us to a bike fest. it was incredible. i have a new respect fo bikers. matt lives in lakeville. thanks, fran