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Saturday, June 16, 2007
Start: 11:00 am
End: 1:00 pm

Event Description:
Learn how to fix a flat tire.

Location:
Blacksone Bicycle Works
6100 S. Blackstone Ave.

Start: 5:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Event Description:
Families with children are welcome on this fun, moderately paced ride along the Lakefront Trail and environs.
Ride starts at the main steps of the Shedd Aquarium (west entrance) and will finish at Haagen Daz on Navy Pier. Note: Free fireworks at the Pier at 9pm. Approx. length 4 miles (to be determined by the abilities of the riders). Pace: ~7mph
When: Sat. June 16, 5pm
Where: Meet at the West steps of the Shedd Aquarium
Cost: Free (money needed for ice cream)
Contact: Jane Healy (repto at aol dot com) day of event cell phone: 708-388-8662

Location:
Ride starts at the main steps of the Shedd Aquarium (west entrance) and will finish at Haagen Daz on Navy Pier.

Saturday, June 30, 2007
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm

Event Description:
Ever wondered how to do basic bike maintenance? Well, here's your chance! Come on out for this fun, friendly, chick-only workshop on basic bike duties like cleaning and lubricating your chain, adjusting your brakes, and changing a flat tire. We'll teach you what to do, and then answer any questions while you work on getting your own trusty steed up to speed. At the end, we'll have the option of taking a leisurely cruise through the neighborhood on our nicely tuned up wheels.

Location:
Blackstone Bicycle Works
6100 S. Blackstone (close to the Univ. of Chicago campus)
N.E. corner of 61st and Kenwood (entrance is behind building, in the alley)

Saturday, July 14, 2007
Start: 11:00 am
End: 1:00 pm

Event Description:
Learn how to fix a flat tire.
The next fix-a-flat session is set for Saturday, July 14 at Bubbly Bicycle Works / Chicago Cargo Bike & Trailer Co, located at 1048 W. 37th Street in Bridgeport. I'll be there from 11 - 1, so bring your flatted tubes and other bicycle related questions.

Location:
Chicago Cargo Bike & Trailer Co.
1048 W. 37 Street

Start: 11:44 am
End: 11:45 am

Event Description:
Explore Chicago's south-side vegan eateries with friendly bicyclists when the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation and EarthSave Chicago host the fourth annual Veggie Bike and Dine on July 14, 2007. The Veggie Bike and Dine celebrates healthy dining and the diversity of Chicago’s neighborhoods while celebrating bicycling's vital relationship to food, socializing, and civic life. The menus are entirely plant-based and exclusive of meat, fish, dairy products, eggs and other animal products. Registration is $50 for Chicagoland Bicycle Federation and EarthSave Chicago members. Non-members pay $55.

Location:
For info on location and time, please contact:
Arline Welty, Director of Development,
312-427-3325 ext. 237
arline@biketraffic.org.

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