Chicago Bike Blog
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Bike Tune-Up Class You Won't Want to Miss
Bike Tune-Up Class You Won't Want to Miss
Fall bikapacking overnight: a photo-essay
Fall bikapacking overnight: a photo-essay
Two grocery panniers, six errands and some thoughts
Two grocery panniers, six errands and some thoughts
The Best Time to Ride Your Bike is NOW
The Best Time to Ride Your Bike is NOW
 
 
 

Welcome to the Chicago Bike Blog

the who, what, where, when, how and why of biking in chicago

 
 
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What: gear & reviews

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Essential Commuter Accessories: Stock or DIY?
Essential Commuter Accessories: Stock or DIY?
Brakes required
Brakes required
The Anatomy of a Hybrid Bicycle
The Anatomy of a Hybrid Bicycle
 

where: trails, trips & adventures

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5 Bike Adventures You Can Have Today
5 Bike Adventures You Can Have Today
Bikes, Kayaks, Birds (& Beer!)
Bikes, Kayaks, Birds (& Beer!)
Thorn Creek Trail to Three Floyds Brewery Ride
Thorn Creek Trail to Three Floyds Brewery Ride

how: guides, instructions & tips

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Bike Tune-Up Class You Won't Want to Miss
Bike Tune-Up Class You Won't Want to Miss
Two grocery panniers, six errands and some thoughts
Two grocery panniers, six errands and some thoughts
50 Ways to leave your car
50 Ways to leave your car

Why: thoughts, ideas & inspiration

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10 Reasons Fall is the Perfect Adventure Season
10 Reasons Fall is the Perfect Adventure Season
5 Bike Adventures You Can Have Today
5 Bike Adventures You Can Have Today
Bike-assisted Walking
Bike-assisted Walking
 

When: Riding through the seasons

who: cosmic bikes portraits on instagram

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Fall bikapacking overnight: a photo-essay
Fall bikapacking overnight: a photo-essay
The Best Time to Ride Your Bike is NOW
The Best Time to Ride Your Bike is NOW
10 Reasons Fall is the Perfect Adventure Season
10 Reasons Fall is the Perfect Adventure Season
At Spring's Door
At Spring's Door
Palos in fresh snow: a fatbike photo-essay
Palos in fresh snow: a fatbike photo-essay
End of shift, end of service. Headtube hairline crack will retire this trusty old commuter bike #bikeshop #bikerepair #bikeshoplife #endofshift #bikecommuter #citybike #thisoldbike
Thanks @efficientvelo we couldn't have done it without you! 😍😉 . #heavylifting #bikeshoplife #righttoolforthejob
Wrestling with a flat fat ebike tire. . #bikeshop #bikerepair #fatbike #ebike #bikemechanic #bikechi
The first of our fall Wednesday Morning Diner Rides. So much deliciousness!! #diner #bikesandbreakfast #nwside #morningride #morningfuel #bikechi
What better way to explore the gravel roads than with this lovely Kona Rove ST. Welcome to #thesupplelife Mike! #newcosmicbike #newbikeday #konabikes #konarovest
Have you heard of BIKE SHOP DAY? It's day to celebrate the unique culture of a local bicycle store and its connection to the local community. #bikeshopday #localbikeshop #lbs #bikechi #cosmicbikes #shoplocal #smallbusiness #jeffersonpark #nwside
Hey Chicago friends! Looking for something to perk up your dreary fall mornings? Look no further. The first of our Fall Wednesday Morning Diner Rides is happening this week: a short-ish bike ride to a genuine diner brakfast. Don't miss it!! For details see link in profile. #breakfast #diner #bikeride #biketobreakfast #bikechi #warmup #cosmicbikes
Reposted from @mick_daddy98 "The Greaser" eBike all tuned and ready to rumble. #ebike #cruiserbike #bikerepair #bikeshop #bikechi
Mixed-media road conditions. #puddle #offroad #bikepacking #offthebeatenpath #fatbike
Fat bike love ❤️😍🚴🏼‍♀️#velolove
Brekkie! #breakfast #outdoorcooking #bikepacking

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