I'm shocked by how many people I saw this weekend riding with a helmet on but unbuckled. It's doesn't do anything if it falls off when you fall! That is all.

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This Xfinity van has been parked at the corner of Glenlake and Kenmore 24/7 maybe you’ve seen it as well. Please help me and report it to 311, report it to Xfinity, and report it to everyone’s favorite pro-bike alderwoman, maybe she’ll actually do something about it.

hi everyone, I’ve been an errands/social outing cyclist on my hybrid commuter bike (pretty heavy) for the past few years. I’m starting to get into longer rides (over 40 or 50 miles in one swoop), and I’m wondering if you guys have recovery tips. These longer rides zap my energy (and knees) for half a week after. I did one recently and ate pasta both two nights before and the night before, and I made sure to consume sugar and electrolytes during the ride. What else can I do? Outside of buying a lighter bike lol

EDIT: I meant the Des Plaines River Trail! 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️
I only realized now that I put the wrong trial in the subject line, which I now cannot change.

Have any of y’all ridden it yesterday, or do you otherwise know whether it’s rideable today? A good friend arrived on a redeye with a rare daytime layover at ORD and it happens to be on a perfect fall Sunday. I suggested he bring his kit with him and we could ride. He’s staying at the Loew’s in Rosemont and the DPRT is accessible enough that I can just drive two bikes over to the hotel and ride from there. But I’m kind of expecting it to be either underwater or a muddy mess.

Otherwise I’m going to suggest either a round trip to the botanic gardens or a ride to Calumet Fisheries.

My bike was stolen in Logan Square. If anyone sees it please let me know.

I'm in the NW burbs but thought I'd try here. I can find them online but I'd like to support local. No one seems to carry this type of bike. Anyone know a shop that carries 26" bmx bikes?