Bike Commuting Archives - Village Cycle Center

07
Jul 2015
by Matt Knolhoff
in News
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Chicago’s Latest Bike Trail – The 606

Imagine a biking and walking trail, more than a decade in the making, that offers Chicagoans the peace of the rural countryside in the midst of a hectic and bustling city. This is The 606, the highly anticipated new trail that received a welcome 50,000 strong on its opening day in June. Expectations are high […]

30
May 2015
by Matt Knolhoff
in Bike 101, Tips and Tricks, Village Cycle
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What to do if Your Bike is Stolen

Over 4,500 bikes are reported stolen each year in Chicago. Some districts are more notorious for bike thefts than others. The three districts with the highest number of reported bike thefts each year are District 12, 18 and 10. The neighborhoods those districts cover are Lincoln Square, North Center, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, the Near […]

14
May 2015
by Matt Knolhoff
in Bike 101
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Keeping You and Your Bike Street Legal in Chicago

Chicago is a great city for cyclists, both casual and serious, even in our harsh winters. But did you know that you can make biking a safer and overall better experience for everyone – fellow cyclists, pedestrians, and motorists alike – simply by familiarizing yourself with the Chicago bike laws? Generally, cyclists are subject to […]

17
Apr 2015
by Matt Knolhoff
in Bike 101, News
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Bike Helmet Safety

The Windy City is a great place to be a bike rider. For many cycling is the ideal way to commute to work. Riding a bike is also a great way to get into shape. When you are riding a bicycle in a busy city like Chicago, you always should wear a helmet. It is […]

Types of Bike Locks & How to Properly Secure Your Bike

Village Cycle and law enforcement agencies recommend securing your bike with a strong, secure lock. They acknowledge that locks will not prevent any determined thief from stealing your bike, BUT it will deter them in many circumstances by making it more difficult. Bicycle owners may be uncertain which bike locks offers the best protection. Chain […]

Taking Your Bike on the CTA & Metra in Chicago

The number of people depending on bikes as their primary form of transportation is growing with every passing day. Commuters save a tremendous amount of money, spend less time in traffic and benefit from having a workout built into their daily routine. In Chicago biking is popular for commuters and becoming more popular with each […]

How to Dress for Your Winter Bike Commute

Most people think biking is a simple means of transportation: You just hop on and start pedaling. Those who do it every day, especially those who commute via bicycle, know better. Bikes don’t have all the amenities that cars do. You can’t switch on the AC when you get hot, or a heater on those […]

Winter Biking Tips

The onset of winter means that biking gets more difficult – the cold, wind, and precipitation mean that many give up on biking for the season altogether. In this article, we will review some winter biking tips to keep you warm on your bike, even when it gets frosty and icy. This is not just […]

Ultimate Urban Bike Share Bike Bag

Biking in Chicago is a courageous endeavor. With this pro Po Campo bike bag you will not only be riding in style, but you will avoid peppering the streets with your belongings potentially killing those innocent cyclists who have successfully affixed their bike bags or panniers to their bicycles.

Ik Ben Fietsen – Trek Cocoa

There are a lot of sterotypes about the Dutch. They wear wooden shoes while walking around their windmills. Everyone has blonde hair and blue eyes. Dutch babies are born six feet tall with tulips in hand. They spend their weekends enjoying mar… coffee shops.

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