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Femmes + Thems Bike Chicago @femnthembikechi.bsky.social · 2d

thank you to everyone that joined us for our october social ride🎃🍃🍂

we love this apple fest tradition🍏🍎🚲

shout out to our marshals for keeping us safe🦺💜

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Femmes + Thems Bike Chicago @femnthembikechi.bsky.social · 5d

see you sunday 💜

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 Per...

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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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Femmes + Thems Bike Chicago @femnthembikechi.bsky.social · Sep 1

Please message us here if you are looking for other ways to support our dear friend. Don’t forget to share with your friends so we can reach as many people as possible.

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Femmes + Thems Bike Chicago @femnthembikechi.bsky.social · Sep 1

We’re asking the bike community to come together to help Haley cover their expenses while they recover, and contribute other goods and services if possible. The most helpful way to support Haley is directly sending them money through V3nmo, included in the above picture.

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Femmes + Thems Bike Chicago @femnthembikechi.bsky.social · Sep 1

Calling on all Chicago bikers! A beloved member of the Chicago bike community (and a Femmes + Thems core organizer) took a spill at Critical Mass on Friday and was badly injured. Because both of their arms are broken, they are not able to do most self care tasks, let alone work.

A flyer with a purple and pink background. Large white and pink text at the top reads:
“CALLING ALL CHICAGO BIKERS! HELP US SUPPORT A FEMMES N THEMS CORE ORGANIZER.”

Smaller white text on the left says:
“Our beloved Femmes & Thems member Haley broke both of their arms on one of their favorite group rides. We ask the community to come together to support them in their recovery. Direct funds sent to Haley’s venmo are the most helpful. You can find it here:”

Below, in large white and pink text:
“@HSTORM78934”

At the bottom left, smaller text:
“@FEMNTHEMBIKECHI”

On the right side of the flyer, there is a photo of a person smiling while holding a decorated bicycle with bright purple lights. They are wearing a knit hat, glasses, a white t-shirt, patterned pants, and a backpack, standing in front of a black iron fence.

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Femmes + Thems Bike Chicago @femnthembikechi.bsky.social · Aug 17

@latinooutdoors_chicago collab ride to Mercado de Colores❤️‍🔥

huge s/o to paula for bringing electrolytes for our water bottles✨

a group picture of cyclists holding up a @latinooutdoors_chicago banner under a tree canopy after a ride to Mercado de Colores❤️‍🔥

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Femmes + Thems Bike Chicago @femnthembikechi.bsky.social · Aug 12

We roll at a comfortable pace of 10mph & stick together. Our rides welcome all forms of micromobility! We’d love to see you roll up on e-bikes, cruisers, cargo bikes full on children & pets, scooters, other PEVs.

We’re expecting a hot summer day, so don’t forget to bring sunscreen & lots of water!!

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Femmes + Thems Bike Chicago @femnthembikechi.bsky.social · Aug 12

📆Date: Saturday, August 16
🕠 Time: meet up at 9:30am, we roll at 10am
📍 Location: meet up at La Malinche Coffee & Tea House, 2110 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608

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Femmes + Thems Bike Chicago @femnthembikechi.bsky.social · Aug 12

Join Femme + Thems and Latino Outdoors for a farmers market ride on Saturday August 16! 🌞🍒

We’ll be meeting up at La Malinche Coffee and Tea in Pilsen and riding approx. 10 miles to Mercado de Colores in Little Village, where we’ll hang and grab some post-ride treats!

Hand-painted event flyer with colorful papel picado banners in yellow, green, red, and blue at the top. The background has pastel watercolor splashes. Text in yellow shapes with black lettering reads: “Femmes & Thems,” “F!T × LO,” and “Latino Outdoors.” Additional details say, “Meet @ 9:15 a.m. La Malinche,” “Roll @ 10 a.m. ~ 10 mi,” and “End at Mercado de Colores.”

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Femmes + Thems Bike Chicago @femnthembikechi.bsky.social · Aug 2

due to the extreme weather (low air quality) we are canceling our ride on Saturday, August 2nd. 😷

please take care this weekend. don’t forget, our community is always virtually together on discord❣️❣️

@gender_fucked_productions is still hosting THEY beach from 3 pm to sunset. 🏖️☀️

dear f+t riders,

due to the extreme weather (low air quality) we are canceling our ride on Saturday, August 2nd. 😷

we are so sad to cancel, but keeping our riders / community safe is always our first priority. 🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🏼‍♀️🚴🏻

please take care this weekend. don’t forget, our community is always virtually together on discord❣️❣️

@gender_fucked_productions is still hosting THEY beach from 3 pm to sunset. 🏖️☀️

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Femmes + Thems Bike Chicago @femnthembikechi.bsky.social · Jul 31

ride with f+t & @gender_fucked_productions to THEY BEACH ☀️🌊⛱️👙🩳 Saturday, August 2nd •meet up @ Jarvis Square in Roger’s Park @ 12:30 pm •roll (start riding) @ 1:30 pm •ride ~ 9 miles to Hollywood Be...

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Femmes + Thems Bike Chicago @femnthembikechi.bsky.social · Jul 22

😷 Covid precautions:
- please stay home if you feel sick in any way
- we encourage everyone to test before they come
- encourage masks (we will have masks available)

Femmes + Thems Bike Chicago @femnthembikechi.bsky.social · Jul 22

🤗 We encourage the community to take care of one another! Watch out for your queer/trans fam! Bring an extra blanket or water bottle, share your sunscreen or shade, say hello to your neighbor. This is a public beach space open to anyone and everyone. Please respect your surroundings accordingly.

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Femmes + Thems Bike Chicago @femnthembikechi.bsky.social · Jul 22

Check your bikes!

📢 Safe spaces are created actively, not passively. Be part of the movement by holding this safe space. That includes no tolerance for hate, misgendering, or any behavior that harms another. This is a space that is unwavering in the conviction that Black Trans Lives Matter.

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Femmes + Thems Bike Chicago @femnthembikechi.bsky.social · Jul 22

⛱️ Don’t forget swim suits, towels, sunscreen, snacks, bike locks, & lots of water!!! 💦

We roll at 10-12mph & 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, other PEVs.

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Femmes + Thems Bike Chicago @femnthembikechi.bsky.social · Jul 22

🎶 There will be fun music, friends and trans/nonbinary/polyamory flags marking our spot!

♿️ They Beach will always be held next to the ramp and access boardwalk in front of the beach house so anyone can come enjoy the queer festivities.

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Femmes + Thems Bike Chicago @femnthembikechi.bsky.social · Jul 22

Join us & @gender_fucked_productions for a ride to THEY BEACH ☀️🌊⛱️👙🩳 on Saturday, August 2nd.

📍Meet up at Jarvis Square in Roger’s Park at 12:30pm.

🍞 We roll at 1:30.

🚲 We’ll be riding approximately 9mi to Hollywood Beach.

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Femmes + Thems Bike Chicago @femnthembikechi.bsky.social · Jul 18

f+t & @dykesonbicycles & @bffbikes & @dorothydownstairs & the most wonderful cooler temps made for a beautiful night ride🌙🚲🧡💕

we are so proud of all the new riders out there last night!!! 🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🏼‍♀️🚴🏻

see you august 2nd. more details coming soon❣️

A diverse and lovely crowd of bike riders about to bike together

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Femmes + Thems Bike Chicago @femnthembikechi.bsky.social · Jul 17

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Femmes + Thems Bike Chicago @femnthembikechi.bsky.social · Jul 7

Come join us and our friends at Dykes on Bicycles for a night ride and party at Dorothy together on Thursday, July 17th ❤️🪩🚲

📍Meet up at BFF Bikes at 6:30pm, we roll at 7.

A bright orange and pink event flyer for “Femmes + Thems x Dykes on Bicycles.” It announces a group bike ride on Thursday, July 17th at 6:30 PM. Meet at BFF Bikes (2056 N Damen Ave), roll at 7 PM, and ride 8 miles to Dorothy (2500 W Chicago Ave). The flyer features an illustration of two joyful riders on a pink bike — one steering and one riding on the back — surrounded by disco balls and silhouettes of people dancing. Instagram handles @femnthembikechi and @dykesonbicycles are listed at the bottom.

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Femmes + Thems Bike Chicago @femnthembikechi.bsky.social · Jul 7

Come join us and our friends at Dykes on Bicycles for a night ride and party at Dorothy together on Thursday, July 17th ❤️🪩🚲

📍Meet up at BFF Bikes at 6:30pm, we roll at 7.

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Chicagoans Who Bike @chiwho.bike · Jul 15

Nothing says summer like @chicagobikesox.com, and ice cream from Sherpa Pedal Cafe! This past Saturday was an amazing ride and tailgate with @femnthembikechi.bsky.social, and there'll be more amazing events with all of the folks to spice up your summer, so give them a follow!

A red and white ice cream trike with Dietrich from Sherpa Pedal Cafe smiling wide behind it, with Daniel from Bike Sox to his left, and a man with his back to camera at the front

A large number of people milling around the sidewalk by the ice cream cart

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Femmes + Thems Bike Chicago @femnthembikechi.bsky.social · Jul 15

join f+t & @dykesonbicycles for a night ride & party ✨💫🌟 Thursday, July 17th 🧡🩷🪩🚲 •meet up @ BFF Bikes @ 6:30 pm •roll (start riding) @ 7 pm •ride ~8 miles to @dorothydownstairs Bike lights are a mus...

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Chicago Bike Sox @chicagobikesox.com · Jul 13

Shout out to Sherpa Pedal Cafe for keeping us cool with delicious popsicles at the racks yesterday, and shout out to Dietrich for riding those popsicles all eight miles with the us!

Dietrich serves popsicles out of the Serpa Pedal Cafe freezer bike

Dietrich hands a popsicle to a smiling attendee with the tailgate in the background.

A bunch of people at the bike racks waving at the camera, some holding drinks and some holding popsicles

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Chicago Bike Sox @chicagobikesox.com · Jul 13

We love this collab and @femnthembikechi.bsky.social! Thanks for coming out.

The next Bike Sox ride is Tuesday, August 12th

The next Femmes + Thems ride is this Thursday, July 17th with Dykes on Bicyles

Femmes + Thems Bike Chicago @femnthembikechi.bsky.social · Jul 13

F+T & @chicagobikesox.com makes the best community 💜🍻🥥☕️⚾️🚲

We were so thankful for the drinks & popsicles from Marz & Sherpa Pedal Cafe✨

Our marshals love our new caps, too 💟🦺🧢

See you on THURSDAY 🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🏼‍♀️🚴🏻

Group photo of a bunch of cyclists in the Chicago Women’s Park and Gardens about to leave for the F+T Bike Sox collab ride.

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