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West Town Bikes
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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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West Town Bikes @westtownbikes.bsky.social · Jun 3
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
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West Town Bikes @westtownbikes.bsky.social · Aug 13
Coming up in 2026!
The Plan to Extend Chicago's 606 Trail
YouTube video by Built World
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West Town Bikes @westtownbikes.bsky.social · Jul 16
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
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West Town Bikes @westtownbikes.bsky.social · Jul 16
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...
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It's Miss Yvonne @itsmissyvonne.bsky.social · Jun 3
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
Bicycle Repair Man!
YouTube video by TheFullMontyPython
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NW IL Connected @nwilconnected.bsky.social · Jun 3
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
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University of Illinois Press @illinoispress.bsky.social · Jun 3
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...
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Vintage Obscura Radio @vintageobscura.net · Jun 3
Orange Bicycle - Hyacinth Threads [UK ; Psychedelic Pop] (1967)
https://redd.it/1kjaq2s
https://youtu.be/o7YI7LOddo4
Orange Bicycle - Hyacinth Threads [UK ; Psychedelic Pop] (1967)
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West Town Bikes @westtownbikes.bsky.social · Jun 3
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
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West Town Bikes @westtownbikes.bsky.social · Jun 3
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
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Oh The Urbanity! @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social · Jun 1
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).
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Cool Bike Art @coolbikeart1.bsky.social · May 30
Rabbits on Bicycles
Artist unknown, Japan
Late Meiji era
ca. 1904
Illustration of some rabbits riding bicycles, with a bunch of handwritten Japanese characters also written on the page.
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Capital Bike @capitalbike.ca · May 30
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!
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BriarPatch Food Co-op @briarpatchcoop.bsky.social · May 30
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! 🚴‍♂️🎉
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CB @lensandpedals.bsky.social · May 16
Bicycle #scape

#EastCoastKin #photography #Bicycle #BikeOfTheDay

📍Black Hills, South Dakota
Across a field a dirt path leads into a labyrinth of bicycles. From the outside a tall wall of interlocked bicycles stands like a wall around the labyrinth with an arch over the entry.
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West Town Bikes @westtownbikes.bsky.social · May 16
Looks like someone cleaned up the cellar under Ciclo Urbano!
itsnemo.bsky.social Hi I'm Nemo @itsnemo.bsky.social · May 16
Bicycle Execution Site "Golorand"
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West Town Bikes @westtownbikes.bsky.social · May 16
Donchya' know it!
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Vintage Obscura Radio @vintageobscura.net · May 16
Orange Bicycle - Hyacinth Threads [UK ; Psychedelic Pop] (1967)
https://redd.it/1kjaq2s
https://youtu.be/o7YI7LOddo4
Orange Bicycle - Hyacinth Threads [UK ; Psychedelic Pop] (1967)
youtu.be
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Bike Cleveland @bikecleveland.bsky.social · May 15
We'll see you Friday morning in locations across town! www.bikecleveland.org/bike-cle/eve...
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Cycle Toronto @cycletoronto.bsky.social · May 15
The latest edition of our monthly newsletter is available now 🚲

Read it here:

www.cycleto.ca/ring_post_ap...
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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · May 15
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...
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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · May 15
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
3RD ANNUAL in honor of AANHPI Heritage RIDE O SOLIDARITY SAT MAY 24TH RIDE WITH US FROM CHINATOWN TO UPTOWN < PING TOM PARK >>> LINCOLN PARK ZOO >>> ASIA ON ARGYLE 8:45AM 9:10AM @BIKE GRID NOW 11AM FROM CHINATOWN TO UPTOWN 8:45AM Roll out from PING TOM PARK meet at the Pagoda 9:10AM Arrive at LINCOLN PARK ZO0 Honeycomb Structure 11:00am Arrive at ASIA ON ARGYLE < Broadway & Argyle
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Walk Oakland Bike Oakland @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social · May 15
Great start to this morning of #BikeToWhereverDay.
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West Town Bikes @westtownbikes.bsky.social · May 15
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.
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Oh The Urbanity! @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social · May 14
With the right political will, this could be rush hour in *your* city potentially.
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Frida @fridalovesbikes.bsky.social · May 14
I feel called out.
Frida reporting for duty.
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