Saddle Up CU: A Park-to-Park Ride Guide
“Oh the weather outside is frightful”… But our rides are so delightful. Now let’s go, now let’s go, now let’s go! Nature is the best remedy for winter-time ruts so…
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Pedal-Driven: Neutral Product Buyer Patrick Wood
Cold, rainy days are some of the most productive times for bicycle shops. They are chances for cleaning, organizing, and envisioning the future. Last Monday new Neutral hire Patrick Wood…
Get Geared: That Warm-Blooded Lobster Glove Life
Sure, lobster gloves are weird looking, but innovation often takes a little time to get used to. Lobster gloves are a niche-need, but incredibly beneficial for the cold weather bike…
Geek My Ride: The Unsuspecting Champion
The yellow fenders. These are the first things you notice on Annie Adams’ 90’s Schwinn Highplane, that has, to the surprise of Annie, survived far longer than she expected. Even…
How I Roll: Libby Kacich, The Super Commuter Mom
How I Roll: Libby Kacich, The Commuter Mom In her office on Green Street, Libby Kasich is confident, polished and a little amused. The Director of Creative Services for the…
Bike Buzz: Technology Against Fatalities
Hey Midwestern Cyclists! Despite divisive trends in U.S. and international politics, everyone can agree that cycling fatalities should be vetoed. Across the Atlantic, there’s collaboration between nations to lower the…
Saddle Up CU: Deconstructing for Good
Good bikes get trashed. Despite the life-changing and empowering qualities of bikes, they are often abandoned, neglected or lost, especially on college campuses. Fortunately, the University of Illinois’s Active Transportation…
Geek My Ride: Fred the Bike Automaton
When John Rubins lists the various influences that inspired him to create Fred the Bike Automaton, the enigmatic quality of art is apparent. While we stand chatting in The Bike…
How I Roll: Charlie Smyth, The Route Master
The Route Master When I call him the Route Master, Charlie demurs. His beard twitches and he breaks eye contact with me. “Others know more than me,” he says, to his…
Fix a Flat Workshop and Flat Competition – October 20
Learn how to fix flats and show off what you learned this Thursday! You might even win $100 along the way. Flats happen. No matter your skill level or how…
