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Chicagoans Who Bike @chiwho.bike · 2d

We loved taking some photos of folks biking in New York City - maybe someone should start a New Yorkers Who Bike 😉

Viktor Köves @viktorkoves.com · 2d

And here's some NYC bike scenes from today - I love seeing folks just going about their day, but on a bike

A man in a brown jacket and red helmet on a classic blue Citi bike

A woman in a brown dress and black belt and long black boots bikes by on a Citi ebike while a man making deliveries waits at a light

A man in blue jeans and a green camo jacket with a blue milk crate on the back of his bike rolling through a bike lane while another deliverista rolls past, and some folks walk past on the left

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Chicagoans Who Bike @chiwho.bike · 2d

We loved taking some photos of folks biking in New York City - maybe someone should start a New Yorkers Who Bike 😉

Viktor Köves @viktorkoves.com · 2d

And here's some NYC bike scenes from today - I love seeing folks just going about their day, but on a bike

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Chicagoans Who Bike @chiwho.bike · 2d

We're so excited to get our copy of Life After Cars from @thewaroncars.bsky.social in a few weeks, and we got their sticker just the week before we headed to New York City! We know it's going to be a fabulous read.

Now we're off to bike in the Big Apple 🚴🏻‍♂️

A pre-order confirmation for Life After Cars: Freeing Ourselves from the Tyranny of the Automobile

A hand holding a Life After Cars sticker with a car with some flowers growing out of it, and a similarly styled letter

Two bikes rolling through a New York City intersection at night, gently motion blurred

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Femmes + Thems Bike Chicago @femnthembikechi.bsky.social · 16d

ride with us! description in alt text❣️🍂🍁🍃

Sunday, October 5th 🍂🍁🍃

•meet at the Welles Park Gazebo (Sunnyside & Western) @ 1:00 pm 🚲
•roll (start riding) @ 2:00 pm 📣
•ride an 8 mile loop to Apple Fest in Lincoln Square 🍎🍏
•to watch a Dance Performance by our friends at Comedy Dance Chicago 💃🏼🕺🪩

please bring sunscreen, snacks, bike locks, & lots of water 🌞

we roll at 10-12 mph & stick together 🚴🏼‍♀️🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🏻

Our rides welcome all forms of micromobility! We’d love to see you roll up on e-bikes, cruisers, cargo bikes full of children & pets, trikes, scooters, or other PEVs. 🛴🛼

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Chicagoans Who Bike @chiwho.bike · 7d

What can Chicago learn from cities around the world? We have one last clip from @betterstreetschicago.org's panel event with @nerd4cities.bsky.social, with Dixon from Southwest Collective and Ray from CityNerd both talking about what they think Chicago should copy! (spoiler, it's BRT and bollards!)

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Chicagoans Who Bike @chiwho.bike · 7d

What can Chicago learn from cities around the world? We have one last clip from @betterstreetschicago.org's panel event with @nerd4cities.bsky.social, with Dixon from Southwest Collective and Ray from CityNerd both talking about what they think Chicago should copy! (spoiler, it's BRT and bollards!)

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David Powe @davidpowe.bsky.social · 7d

September was a huge month for Chicago's Divvy bikeshare system! A few highlights & pics of some great new stations:

✅ Installed 28 new docking stations across the city
✅ 900,000 total rides, shattering September records
✅ 475,000 ride taken on e-bikes

Counter clockwise starting from Left:
1. Divvy station on street between bike lane and travel lane Washington/Wabash in the Loop
2. Divvy station on street AND sidewalk at Sheffield/Addison outside of Wrigley Field greatly expanded
3. Divvy station on sidewalk Halsted/Fulton right outside of the entry Fulton Market
4. A new "angled" Divvy station in Bucktown that preserves more sidewalk space by being angled at 45 degrees

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Chicagoans Who Bike @chiwho.bike · 9d

It's our two year anniversary! Thank you for being along for the incredible ride so far, and we're excited to keep sharing the incredible stories of people biking around our great city.

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Chicagoans Who Bike @chiwho.bike · 9d

Donate to Chicago orgs making biking better:

cyclingxsolidarity (Instagram), @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social,
@betterstreetschicago.org

(And we know there's a whole lot more, so feel free to tag them in the comments!)

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Chicagoans Who Bike @chiwho.bike · 9d

It's our two year anniversary! Thank you for being along for the incredible ride so far, and we're excited to keep sharing the incredible stories of people biking around our great city.

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Chicagoans Who Bike @chiwho.bike · 9d

Oh look, it's Viktor! We got photographed while photographing Meet Me on Milwaukee, and it really was a blast

sidestreets.bsky.social @sidestreets.bsky.social · 9d

@davidpowe.bsky.social and @viktorkoves.com were both sharing the love of car-free places, and the ❗ means they meant it!

David holds a sign reading "I LOVE CAR FREE SPACES!"

Viktor holds a sign reading "I love car free streets!" as some bikes go past

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sidestreets.bsky.social @sidestreets.bsky.social · 9d

Here's a 🧵 of some people I met at Meet Me On Milwaukee, a project brought to all of us by @aldermanlaspata.bsky.social

First up is Randy Neufeld and @stevevance.net

With a friendly embrace, Randy (left) holds a sign saying "I met my friends on Milwaukee and Steven (right) holds a drink.

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Alderman La Spata @aldermanlaspata.bsky.social · 9d

Today marks the start of #WeekWithoutDriving and the forecast looks great for walking, biking, & public transit!

WWD is a chance to challenge yourself to cut back on vehicle trips and try other ways of getting around.

Let’s build communities that are inclusive and accessible for everyone.

Week forecast featuring pedestrian signals, bikes, trains, and buses in place of odds of precipitation

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Chicagoans Who Bike @chiwho.bike · 10d

When you open a street up to people - anything can happen! It was fantastic to be out for another beautiful Meet Me On Milwaukee, hosted by @aldermanlaspata.bsky.social! We saw little kids riding their bikes, tandems, strollers, dogs, dining, DJs, and a lot more.

What street should do this next?

A large number of people walking along an open Milwaukee Avenue, including parents with a double stroller and a trike stroller

A woman and man on a tandem bike with a tadpole kids attachment on the back, with a young girl on the back on Milwaukee Ave

A number of folks lined up for $5 terrible portraits on Milwaukee Ave

Two skateboarders going through the sunset on Milwaukee Ave, casting long shadows

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Chicagoans Who Bike @chiwho.bike · 10d

We enjoyed this month's Meet Me on Milwaukee so much, we made a little montage. We saw folks playing violin, guitar, a DJ set, and a whole lot more, so make sure to check out the next one on October 26th!

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Chicagoans Who Bike @chiwho.bike · 10d

When you open a street up to people - anything can happen! It was fantastic to be out for another beautiful Meet Me On Milwaukee, hosted by @aldermanlaspata.bsky.social! We saw little kids riding their bikes, tandems, strollers, dogs, dining, DJs, and a lot more.

What street should do this next?

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Chicagoans Who Bike @chiwho.bike · 11d

And our last clip from the event for now: Ray (@nerd4cities.bsky.social) elegantly explains the high cost of car-ownership, but how people don't notice what it costs them - not just in money, but in health and community.

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Chicagoans Who Bike @chiwho.bike · 11d

Next up, @leniann.bsky.social speaking about Edgewater upzoning, and getting more neighbors around transit!

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Chicagoans Who Bike @chiwho.bike · 11d

And we took a few clips too - first, @nerd4cities.bsky.social speaking to affordability: "it's expensive to live in a place that has really dense transit infrastructure and walkability... it's hard to find a place where you can live true to your values if you want to live a low car lifestyle."

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Chicagoans Who Bike @chiwho.bike · 11d

And shout-outs as well to the other panel guests, @leniann.bsky.social, and @swcollectivechi.bsky.social

Ray & Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth toasting small red solo cups with a shot of Malort in them

Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth taking a photo with the panel guests and Kyle Lucas from Better Streets Chicago

Ray (CityNerd) holding a sticker of an L train while sitting on the stage, looking astonishingly at a guest

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Chicagoans Who Bike @chiwho.bike · 11d

We had the special honor of getting to photograph @nerd4cities.bsky.social for @betterstreetschicago.org a few days ago, and it was an absolute treat. It was an amazing event, talking about the importance of transit, reducing housing costs, and a lot more!

A closeup of City Nerd (Ray Delahanty) from a side rear view gently smiling while holding a microphone

A shot of the whole panel as City Nerd is smiling and holding an Old Style

A view of the panel from behind, showing a packed house listening intently

A closeup of Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth speaking while Dixon from The Southwest Collective listens in

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Chicagoans Who Bike @chiwho.bike · 12d

We always love joining @chicritmass.bsky.social , and this time was no exception - it was a beautiful route travelling through Little Village, down the Magnificent Mile, and ending at Buckingham Fountain! Can you find yourself or a friend in our photos? 👀

A large number of people on bikes bike past a mural of two skeletons in Little Village, with flags over the street

A man photographing folks biking, gently motion blurred

A Chicago police sergeant next to his car with his lights on, waving at people on bikes passing by

A number of people on bikes going down Michigan Avenue

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Chicagoans Who Bike @chiwho.bike · 12d

We always love joining @chicritmass.bsky.social , and this time was no exception - it was a beautiful route travelling through Little Village, down the Magnificent Mile, and ending at Buckingham Fountain! Can you find yourself or a friend in our photos? 👀

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Chicagoans Who Bike @chiwho.bike · 12d

We might be there... with cookies! 👀🍪

Chicago Critical Mass @chicritmass.bsky.social · 12d

www.strava.com/routes/34067... Strava edition of September Chicago CriticalMass route 6PM Daley plaza 6:20 rollout. Bring Bike lights #Chicago

17.03 mi Chicago Ride Route | 17.0 mi Cycling Route on Strava

17.03 mi Chicago Ride Route is a 17.0 mi Cycling Route. Discover this route and more at Strava. Visit today!

www.strava.com

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Chicagoans Who Bike @chiwho.bike · 16d

Welcome to the greatest city in the world 😎

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