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Chicago’s Best Hidden Trails

Village Cycle Center loves Chicago and the surrounding areas – and we love to reveal hidden treasures! That’s why we’re bringing you our favorite hidden biking trails in the Chicagoland area! For more information on Village Cycle and our products and services, visit us online at www.VillageCycle.com or call (312) 751-2488.

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
Jun 2015
by Matt Knolhoff
in Bike 101
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Doorings are a Huge Problem in Chicago

On Wednesday, June 3rd of this year, my evening did not go as planned. Biking home from work along Milwaukee Ave in Logan Square, I saw a parked truck with its door hanging open into the bike lane, and a man stumbling against the truck covered in blood, his bike nearby. He had been doored. […]

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 […]

Training for your First Triathlon

What You Need to Know to Complete Your First Triathlon Plenty of people know how to swim, bike, and run, but not many have completed a race involving all three. While you might think you have to be Ironman material to compete in a triathlon, this isn’t true at all – you can start with […]

29
Mar 2015
by Matt Knolhoff
in News
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Chicago’s Most Delightful Bike Trails

Spring is in the air, so now is the perfect time to dust off your trusty Trek bicycle and hit some trails. Winding through the windy city and its vicinity are trails to delight every type of biker. Whether you want to enjoy some healthy exercise, take a leisurely ride, or train for a triathlon, […]

Preparing for Your First Triathlon

Training for a triathlon is a long process that tests your strength, speed and endurance. Follow Village Cycle’s Triathlon tips to ensure a successful first race! Choose a Location While registering for a triathlon in an exotic far off location sounds exciting, it’s best to keep it close to home for your first tri since […]

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 […]

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