West Town Bikes
@westtownbikes.bsky.social
We work for a Chicago where biking provides access to better lives. We empower our youth to build stronger, healthier communities. We develop their entrepreneurial and community leadership skills through hands-on training and practical experiences.
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July 5th! A benefit for West Town Bikes featuring Ohio Maniacs Nuclear Addicts and Pittsburgh scumbags Gutgash (respectfully) local support provided by Natural Abuse and Isolation Unit. Let’s get it off!
#diypunk #crustpunk #dbeat #rawpunk #hardcorepunk #ratpatrolchicago #wtb #crustgrindchicago
#diypunk #crustpunk #dbeat #rawpunk #hardcorepunk #ratpatrolchicago #wtb #crustgrindchicago
Coming up in 2026!
The Plan to Extend Chicago's 606 Trail
YouTube video by Built World
youtu.be
August 13, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Coming up in 2026!
Includes a nice "baby pic" of John Greenfield!
Meet Chicago's last bike messengers. Here's how they survive
The pandemic was devastating to the courier business, but it survived. The industry is a far cry from its heyday a few decades ago, but the culture and camaraderie remain.
chicago.suntimes.com
July 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Includes a nice "baby pic" of John Greenfield!
Cyclists in Seattle feel let down as traffic safety plan shifts focus | king5.com www.king5.com/article/news...
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Local News and Information for Seattle, Washington and surrounding areas. KING5.com is the official website for KING-TV, your trusted source for breaking news, weather and sports in Seattle, WA. KING5...
king5.com
July 16, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Cyclists in Seattle feel let down as traffic safety plan shifts focus | king5.com www.king5.com/article/news...
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According to my Microsoft pop-up welcome, today is BICYCLE DAY. So I had to go find this for you!
Remember, in a world of conformity, find your special powers.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Lwj...
#bicycleday #bicycle #cycling #specialforces #specialstrength #UNIQUE
Remember, in a world of conformity, find your special powers.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Lwj...
#bicycleday #bicycle #cycling #specialforces #specialstrength #UNIQUE
Bicycle Repair Man!
YouTube video by TheFullMontyPython
www.youtube.com
June 3, 2025 at 4:48 PM
According to my Microsoft pop-up welcome, today is BICYCLE DAY. So I had to go find this for you!
Remember, in a world of conformity, find your special powers.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Lwj...
#bicycleday #bicycle #cycling #specialforces #specialstrength #UNIQUE
Remember, in a world of conformity, find your special powers.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Lwj...
#bicycleday #bicycle #cycling #specialforces #specialstrength #UNIQUE
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You still can register for the bicycle Tour of the Mississippi River Valley
You still can register for the bicycle Tour of the Mississippi River Valley
There’s still time to register for the Tour of the Mississippi River Valley, a popular and iconic ride sponsored by the Quad Cities Bicycle Club that returns this year following a two-year hiatus, …
www.ourquadcities.com
June 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
You still can register for the bicycle Tour of the Mississippi River Valley
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Happy #WorldBicycleDay!
An engaging blend of social and business history, A HISTORY OF BICYCLING IN ILLINOIS rediscovers the people, companies, and events that made Chicago and Illinois synonymous with the bicycle.
www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
An engaging blend of social and business history, A HISTORY OF BICYCLING IN ILLINOIS rediscovers the people, companies, and events that made Chicago and Illinois synonymous with the bicycle.
www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
June 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Happy #WorldBicycleDay!
An engaging blend of social and business history, A HISTORY OF BICYCLING IN ILLINOIS rediscovers the people, companies, and events that made Chicago and Illinois synonymous with the bicycle.
www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
An engaging blend of social and business history, A HISTORY OF BICYCLING IN ILLINOIS rediscovers the people, companies, and events that made Chicago and Illinois synonymous with the bicycle.
www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
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Orange Bicycle - Hyacinth Threads [UK ; Psychedelic Pop] (1967)
https://redd.it/1kjaq2s
https://youtu.be/o7YI7LOddo4
https://redd.it/1kjaq2s
https://youtu.be/o7YI7LOddo4
Orange Bicycle - Hyacinth Threads [UK ; Psychedelic Pop] (1967)
youtu.be
June 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Orange Bicycle - Hyacinth Threads [UK ; Psychedelic Pop] (1967)
https://redd.it/1kjaq2s
https://youtu.be/o7YI7LOddo4
https://redd.it/1kjaq2s
https://youtu.be/o7YI7LOddo4
July 5th! A benefit for West Town Bikes featuring Ohio Maniacs Nuclear Addicts and Pittsburgh scumbags Gutgash (respectfully) local support provided by Natural Abuse and Isolation Unit. Let’s get it off!
#diypunk #crustpunk #dbeat #rawpunk #hardcorepunk #ratpatrolchicago #wtb #crustgrindchicago
#diypunk #crustpunk #dbeat #rawpunk #hardcorepunk #ratpatrolchicago #wtb #crustgrindchicago
June 3, 2025 at 5:51 PM
July 5th! A benefit for West Town Bikes featuring Ohio Maniacs Nuclear Addicts and Pittsburgh scumbags Gutgash (respectfully) local support provided by Natural Abuse and Isolation Unit. Let’s get it off!
#diypunk #crustpunk #dbeat #rawpunk #hardcorepunk #ratpatrolchicago #wtb #crustgrindchicago
#diypunk #crustpunk #dbeat #rawpunk #hardcorepunk #ratpatrolchicago #wtb #crustgrindchicago
HAPPY WORLD BICYCLE DAY!!!
World Bicycle Day | United Nations
The bicycle is a simple, affordable, reliable, clean and environmentally fit sustainable means of transportation.
www.un.org
June 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM
HAPPY WORLD BICYCLE DAY!!!
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New cargo bike rental service in Montreal!
I was involved a bit in the testing. Super cool concept. Download the app, pay by the half hour, access the bikes at 5 cafes around Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie.
The 3-wheeled bikes are easy to get the hang of (just note that the turning radius is large).
I was involved a bit in the testing. Super cool concept. Download the app, pay by the half hour, access the bikes at 5 cafes around Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie.
The 3-wheeled bikes are easy to get the hang of (just note that the turning radius is large).
June 1, 2025 at 10:33 PM
New cargo bike rental service in Montreal!
I was involved a bit in the testing. Super cool concept. Download the app, pay by the half hour, access the bikes at 5 cafes around Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie.
The 3-wheeled bikes are easy to get the hang of (just note that the turning radius is large).
I was involved a bit in the testing. Super cool concept. Download the app, pay by the half hour, access the bikes at 5 cafes around Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie.
The 3-wheeled bikes are easy to get the hang of (just note that the turning radius is large).
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Rabbits on Bicycles
Artist unknown, Japan
Late Meiji era
ca. 1904
Artist unknown, Japan
Late Meiji era
ca. 1904
May 30, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Rabbits on Bicycles
Artist unknown, Japan
Late Meiji era
ca. 1904
Artist unknown, Japan
Late Meiji era
ca. 1904
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Spring #GoByBikeYYJ kicks off Saturday, May 31! Stop by or join our guided group ride to our first Celebration Station (no mechanic there). Sign up for the guided ride: signup.com/go/ULEtjoL.
In the afternoon, swing by our second station. Yay, Goldstream Bicycles will be there with a mechanic!
In the afternoon, swing by our second station. Yay, Goldstream Bicycles will be there with a mechanic!
May 30, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Spring #GoByBikeYYJ kicks off Saturday, May 31! Stop by or join our guided group ride to our first Celebration Station (no mechanic there). Sign up for the guided ride: signup.com/go/ULEtjoL.
In the afternoon, swing by our second station. Yay, Goldstream Bicycles will be there with a mechanic!
In the afternoon, swing by our second station. Yay, Goldstream Bicycles will be there with a mechanic!
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It's Bicycle Month! BriarPatch caught up with the Nevada City Bike Train with snacks.
Since last November, the Bike Bus's been riding Fridays from Pioneer Park's Seaman's Lodge to Seven Hills and Deer Creek Schools, picking up other riders along the way.
Making Fridays just a little more fun! 🚴♂️🎉
Since last November, the Bike Bus's been riding Fridays from Pioneer Park's Seaman's Lodge to Seven Hills and Deer Creek Schools, picking up other riders along the way.
Making Fridays just a little more fun! 🚴♂️🎉
May 30, 2025 at 9:01 PM
It's Bicycle Month! BriarPatch caught up with the Nevada City Bike Train with snacks.
Since last November, the Bike Bus's been riding Fridays from Pioneer Park's Seaman's Lodge to Seven Hills and Deer Creek Schools, picking up other riders along the way.
Making Fridays just a little more fun! 🚴♂️🎉
Since last November, the Bike Bus's been riding Fridays from Pioneer Park's Seaman's Lodge to Seven Hills and Deer Creek Schools, picking up other riders along the way.
Making Fridays just a little more fun! 🚴♂️🎉
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May 16, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Looks like someone cleaned up the cellar under Ciclo Urbano!
May 16, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Looks like someone cleaned up the cellar under Ciclo Urbano!
Donchya' know it!
Bike League: Why Becoming a Bicycle Friendly Business is Good for Business.
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Bike League: Why Becoming a Bicycle Friendly Business is Good for Business
More than 1,200 businesses across the country have earned recognition as a Bicycle Friendly BusinessSM (BFB), and for good reason
buff.ly
May 16, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Donchya' know it!
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Orange Bicycle - Hyacinth Threads [UK ; Psychedelic Pop] (1967)
https://redd.it/1kjaq2s
https://youtu.be/o7YI7LOddo4
https://redd.it/1kjaq2s
https://youtu.be/o7YI7LOddo4
Orange Bicycle - Hyacinth Threads [UK ; Psychedelic Pop] (1967)
youtu.be
May 16, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Orange Bicycle - Hyacinth Threads [UK ; Psychedelic Pop] (1967)
https://redd.it/1kjaq2s
https://youtu.be/o7YI7LOddo4
https://redd.it/1kjaq2s
https://youtu.be/o7YI7LOddo4
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We'll see you Friday morning in locations across town! www.bikecleveland.org/bike-cle/eve...
May 15, 2025 at 4:10 PM
We'll see you Friday morning in locations across town! www.bikecleveland.org/bike-cle/eve...
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The latest edition of our monthly newsletter is available now 🚲
Read it here:
www.cycleto.ca/ring_post_ap...
Read it here:
www.cycleto.ca/ring_post_ap...
May 15, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The latest edition of our monthly newsletter is available now 🚲
Read it here:
www.cycleto.ca/ring_post_ap...
Read it here:
www.cycleto.ca/ring_post_ap...
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Headlines ICYMI: This morning State legislators said they will pass a transit funding bill by end of month; Chicago posts 7th largest population increase in nation; CTA: Take the Red Line for baseball Crosstown Classic.
Today's Headlines for Thursday, March 15 - Streetsblog Chicago
• State legislators, including Sen. Ram Villavalam gave an update this morning on how transit negotiations are going, saying they will pass a bill (CBS, ABC) • “Paris [Schultz] on Politics: Mayor John...
chi.streetsblog.org
May 15, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Headlines ICYMI: This morning State legislators said they will pass a transit funding bill by end of month; Chicago posts 7th largest population increase in nation; CTA: Take the Red Line for baseball Crosstown Classic.
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Join us for the third annual AANHPI Heritage Month ride with Family Style RC!
Come out to Ping Tom Park or meet us at Lincoln Park to ride to Asia on Argyle!
⏰ 8:45 AM Saturday, May 24
🏁 Start at Pagoda at Ping Tom Park
🔴 9:10 AM - Honeycomb Structure @ Lincoln Park
📍 11 AM - Asia On Argyle
Come out to Ping Tom Park or meet us at Lincoln Park to ride to Asia on Argyle!
⏰ 8:45 AM Saturday, May 24
🏁 Start at Pagoda at Ping Tom Park
🔴 9:10 AM - Honeycomb Structure @ Lincoln Park
📍 11 AM - Asia On Argyle
May 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Join us for the third annual AANHPI Heritage Month ride with Family Style RC!
Come out to Ping Tom Park or meet us at Lincoln Park to ride to Asia on Argyle!
⏰ 8:45 AM Saturday, May 24
🏁 Start at Pagoda at Ping Tom Park
🔴 9:10 AM - Honeycomb Structure @ Lincoln Park
📍 11 AM - Asia On Argyle
Come out to Ping Tom Park or meet us at Lincoln Park to ride to Asia on Argyle!
⏰ 8:45 AM Saturday, May 24
🏁 Start at Pagoda at Ping Tom Park
🔴 9:10 AM - Honeycomb Structure @ Lincoln Park
📍 11 AM - Asia On Argyle
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Great start to this morning of #BikeToWhereverDay.
May 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Great start to this morning of #BikeToWhereverDay.
Next Wednesday!
Women/Trans/Non-binary Open Bike Shop (5pm-8pm). Our DIY volunteers can help you learn how to work on your own bicycle; fix a flat, adjust your bike’s fit, true a wheel just to name a few.
Donations appropriate for the work done in shop is requested.
Women/Trans/Non-binary Open Bike Shop (5pm-8pm). Our DIY volunteers can help you learn how to work on your own bicycle; fix a flat, adjust your bike’s fit, true a wheel just to name a few.
Donations appropriate for the work done in shop is requested.
May 15, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Next Wednesday!
Women/Trans/Non-binary Open Bike Shop (5pm-8pm). Our DIY volunteers can help you learn how to work on your own bicycle; fix a flat, adjust your bike’s fit, true a wheel just to name a few.
Donations appropriate for the work done in shop is requested.
Women/Trans/Non-binary Open Bike Shop (5pm-8pm). Our DIY volunteers can help you learn how to work on your own bicycle; fix a flat, adjust your bike’s fit, true a wheel just to name a few.
Donations appropriate for the work done in shop is requested.
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With the right political will, this could be rush hour in *your* city potentially.
May 14, 2025 at 9:49 PM
With the right political will, this could be rush hour in *your* city potentially.
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I feel called out.
Frida reporting for duty.
Frida reporting for duty.
May 14, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I feel called out.
Frida reporting for duty.
Frida reporting for duty.