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Advancing a continuous Chicago River Trail that improves the quality of life for all city residents is not an easy task. The river spans nine aldermanic districts; usage varies from […]
If you follow urban cycling, you’ve probably heard the stories by now of dockless bikeshare (DoBi) chaos in parts of Asia, with bikes piling up on sidewalks and thrown in […]
Turning the Chicago River into an attractive destination with healthy transportation options is an important goal of Active Trans’ Chicago River Trail campaign. To achieve the vision of a continuous […]
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Throughout the month of May, Chicago Bike Month provides an opportunity to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more folks to give biking […]
Join us on May 20, 2026 as we honor those who were injured or killed while biking or walking in the past year. Rides will be held in Chicago and […]
Saddle up on Sunday, September 6, 2026 for one of the top bike rides in the nation. Enjoy tremendous views of the lake and skyline on the only day of […]
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