As part of the new LGRAB, every Tuesday we will profile an inspiring everyday cyclist—a weekly series called “Roll Models.”
This week's Roll Model is Jools, aka "LadyVelo," who blogs about her adventures on two wheels in East London at Vélo-City-Girl. Jools sets the bar pretty high when it comes to cycling in style—and she's only been at it two years! Read on for a glimpse of the London cycling life.
Describe your bicycling style in three words.
Stylish, leisurely, fun!
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As part of the new LGRAB, every Tuesday we will profile an inspiring everyday cyclist - a weekly series called "Roll Models."
This week's Roll Model is Karen from She Rides a Bike. In 2008, Karen began bicycling for transportation in Flagstaff, Arizona and now blogs about her move toward a simpler and more satisfying lifestyle.
Describe your bicycling style in three words. In 3 words, my bicycling style would be responsible, assertive and well-organized. I wish I could say stylish but it's m...
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Last Sunday, the Chicago Women-who-bike gathered for our monthly brunch at Revolution Brewing in Logan Square. This meant we got to enjoy their signature beermosa. :)
Overall, our group size was about 30 people, all at one long table. Special thanks to our excellent waitress, Jessica, for taking such good care of us.
Molly and her husband Piet joined us while visiting Chicago from Ann Arbor, Michigan. You may remember both of them from their Summer Games participation and especially Molly from her 20...
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Here is a preview of the new Civia Twin City Step-Through from JC Lind Bikes. I picked her up today for a weekend review. The last bike I reviewed was way back in October, although I posted the review in February, so I'm excited to try a new bike.
I have big weekend plans for me and the Twin City, including a trip to the farmer's market. Stay tuned for a full review next week.
Also, check back on Monday morning for an exciting announcement about the evolution of Let's Go Ride a Bike! You may...
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Chicago spring is still a bit chilly but overall chill (see how I word-played there?). Most of my rides have been nice and calm on the side-streets and I've been taking time to hang out with friends, read books, drink cocktails, and just enjoy life with Mr. Dottie.
I need to get working on spring cleaning, including taking Betty Foy in for a much-needed tune-up (am I the only one who totally destroys her bike during fall and winter??). But, you know, whenever...
I hope everyone else is enjoying the spring...
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I missed the past couple of Critical Lass rides, so I was happy to catch up with the group for May's ride. Coolest bicycling group in Chicago, for sure, including a couple of baby-bicyclists. We started in Roscoe Village and enjoyed a leisurely ride through Lakeview and Lincoln Park, ending at a Mexican restaurant for margaritas.
Many thanks to our fearless leader Ash, pictured first below.
We got rained on a little during the ride, but hail and lightening waited until we were safely...
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Last week, Trisha visited Chicago for her birthday (HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!). We were together again!
We biked down the lakefront and stopped by the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.
Coco and Oma got to be together, too, outside of the garage for once.
While there, we enjoyed a high-quality exhibit, called Bikes! The Green Revolution, that happens to be at the Nature Museum until September 9.
There was a display of cool vintage bikes.
Art work with the theme "bike monsters."
Photo ops with ...
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We've been talking a lot about dealing with unruly skirts and dresses recently. I shared my experiences of tying my skirt and stapling my dress. To avoid such a faux pas in the future, I decided to wear my old Nike spandex shorts (no padding) under suspicious new dresses.
Such was the case with a dress I thrifted last week (ahem, new with Nordstrom tags, I gotta brag). The skirt was full and the fabric light, making the dress a candidate for floating-up-with-the-wind syndrome, so I threw my spandex ...
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Today was a beautiful day. One of the most beautiful of the year. The sunshine and blue skies and flowers and fresh air all made me remember how wonderful living in this world can be, on the right kind of day.
I rode my bike more than usual and I was thankful for the opportunity. In the morning I had to be far downtown for a seminar, so I took the Lakefront Trail for 45 refreshing minutes. A few hours later in the early afternoon, I got to enjoy the outdoors again as I biked from there to my office. Whil...
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Saturday morning, I met up with my friend Araidia for a brunch and thrift shop expedition. Of course, we biked, which was half the fun!
There are so many beautiful spring flowers in bloom, we each found one to match our helmets.
Araidia's a purple Bern...
...and mine a pink Nutcase.
We chatted freely along the way, either riding side-by-side or dropping back into single-file when a car approached. The route and area were new to me, so Araidia led the way. Since she took us along a very quite path, t...
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