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About Cycling SistersThe Cycling Sisters is a women's cycling group in Chicago. Our mission is to increase the number of women who ride bicycles for transportation, and to increase the confidence and comfort of women cyclists. We hold regular workshops on bicycle maintenance and repair, as well as rides, social get-togethers and other activities. Check out the event calendar. By sarah at 01/17/2006 - 9:27pm
welcome to our websiteThis website is a collaboration! It is a place for us to share knowledge. If you have information, photos, or stories that you'd like to share, just follow the link to log in, then create an account. Then contact a site administrator at info@cyclingsisters.org, to let me know that you'd like to add content, and you will get set up with permissions. By sarah at 01/17/2006 - 8:35pm
10,000 miles by Keri2 miles into my commute home tonight I will hit 10,000 on my Some of those miles were spent on the most gorgeous of days when the By cido67 at 06/19/2008 - 6:41pm | Personal Stories | read more
Fix a Flat workshopThe Cycling Sisters routinely host fix-a-flat workshops to encourage cyclists to get out on their bikes (and overcome their fears of being stranded with a flat!). These are the notes from our workshop held last summer at Blackstone Bicycle Works. note: contact repto@aol.com for a pdf. form of the notes By Jane at 06/03/2008 - 6:23pm | Mechanics and Maintenance
City of Chicago's Bike Programhttp://www.chicagobikes.org : Lots of info here. By sarah at 01/02/2008 - 5:17pm | Links
Pregnant Cyclists Unite!As a formerly pregnant cyclist, I'd like to share my thoughts on this topic. I rode up until one day before the birth of my third child. I rode most days, typically about 8 miles, in my commute to and from Montessori school as well as running errands. I towed two kids in a trailer during the ride (a 3 yr old and a 5 yr old). Lest you think I was some sort of wonder woman, I am not. I am fat, middle-aged, and "Suburban." What I found: By cido67 at 10/09/2007 - 11:36am | Biking with Kids | read more
Women on WheelsWomen on Wheels: The Bicycle and the Women’s Movement of the 1890s By cido67 at 08/15/2007 - 1:37am | Women, Bicycles and History | read more
Annie Londonderryhttp://www.annielondonderry.com/ The following is an excerpt posted with permission from Zheutlin, Peter. Around the World on Two Wheels: Annie Londonderry's Extraordinary Ride. (Citadel Press, Nov. 2007). By cido67 at 08/15/2007 - 1:29am | Women, Bicycles and History | read more
Shaping America's Youth Town MeetingJoin us for the Shaping America’s Youth Local Town Meetings. Bring your ideas and experiences with you as we discuss nutrition and physical activity in youth. * Because overweight and inactivity in our children and youth is a challenge that is best addressed by the entire community VEGGIE BIKE AND DINE HITS PULLMAN DISTRICT - JULY 14- TIX ON SALE AT www.biketraffic.org. ON APRIL 16!Explore Chicago's South Side vegan-friendly eateries with local bicyclists when the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation and EarthSave Chicago host the fourth annual Veggie Bike and Dine July 14. Registration is $50 for Chicagoland Bicycle Federation and EarthSave Chicago members and includes a tour of the historic Pullman district. Non-members pay $55. This event will sell out. For more information, or to share your suggestions on vegan-friendly South Side eateries, contact Arline Welty at arline@biketraffic.org or (312) 427-3325, ext. 237. Arline Welty |
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