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Working Bikes nonprofit bike shop celebrates its 25th anniversary with a block party this Saturday, October 5
This Saturday, October 5th, Working Bikes, a nonprofit founded by Lee Ravenscroft and Amy Little in 1999, celebrates its 25th anniversary. The group is dedicated to providing bicycles to anyone that needs them, whether it be right here in Chicago or across the globe. Working Bikes has grown exponentially since its foundation, with many volunteers, staff, partners, and supporters. Ahead of the anniversary party, Streetsblog asked Ravenscroft and Little how they feel about this milestone.
October 2, 2024
How the Equiticity mobility justice nonprofit invests in community change
Equiticity's current Invest in Real Community Change Campaign seeks to raise $125,000 from 300 donors.
February 5, 2024
Bike mechanics lessons and community building at Equiticity’s BikeForce program in North Lawndale
Streetsblog recently sat in on the course to see what it’s like.
October 5, 2023
What can Chicago learn about cycling from the Netherlands?
Streetsblog talked with Bart Twaalfhoven, consul general of the Netherlands in the Midwest, about some of the differences between the Netherlands and Chicago when it comes to road safety.
August 17, 2022
More details on Olive Harvey College’s upcoming bike maintenance and repair class
"Bicycles are cost-effective and environmentally sound," said Olive-Harvey staffer Aziza Darwish. "This course will give students an opportunity to learn all about the benefits of having and maintaining a bicycle."
February 14, 2022
CDOT is expanding its “Learn to Ride” bike classes for adults this summer
The Chicago Department of Transportation will be hosting their regular "Learn to Ride" classes along with an advanced level course and a class designed to increase confidence in heavy traffic.
May 12, 2021
“Chicago Bike Revolution” Fest on 9/7 Will Support West Town’s Bike Ed Programs
This year's festival in Humboldt Park, sponsored by Revolution Brewing, will featuring totally home-grown bikes, bands, and beer.
August 27, 2019
Dates Announced for CDOT’s Bike Classes, Suitable for Absolute Beginners
Today the Chicago Department of Transportation announced the dates and locations for its free adult bike-handling classes on the South and West sides, part of the department’s strategy to encourage more use of the Divvy bike-share system in low-to-moderate-income communities of color. Here’s the info:
July 22, 2016
Oak Park Getting Children’s Bike Fleet, “Kids on Wheels” Is Expanding
Last weekend, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced that Oak Park will receive a $12,000 federal Safe Routes to School grant to purchase a trailer, bicycles, helmets and supporting materials for its local Kids on Wheels education program. This will likely be the first time SRTS funds have been used for a fleet of training bikes, according to Active Transportation Alliance spokesman Ted Villaire.
December 4, 2014
CDOT’s “Safe Cycling in Chicago” Info Booklet Rides Again
The Chicago Department of Transportation bike program recently updated a classic: the city’s “Safe Cycling in Chicago” guide. The new version of the booklet, loaded with useful info for newcomers to urban biking, was released a few weeks ago. CDOT has also printed about 10,000 hard copies for distribution via the Bicycling Ambassadors and other outlets.
August 25, 2014