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Where’s “Ace Mann”? Helping run the Critical Mass Twitter account, and chronicling just about every social bike ride in Chicago.
Mann talked about why he does so many rides, his surprising day job, and what Chicago should do to make this a safer cycling city.
September 11, 2024
Light Up Lawndale Holiday Ride brightens the season on the West Side
"Today was about coming together as a community, giving back, and changing the norms of what our children see in this community."
December 16, 2022
Street Love Ride returns Saturday to promote peace and unity on the West Side
The ride is returning this Saturday and, due to the ongoing cycling boom during the COVID-19 pandemic, promises to be even bigger this time.
August 18, 2021
“Moving Freely” exhibit in North Lawndale explores mobility’s connection to racial equity
Moving Freely explores how mobility in its various forms can be harnessed for the fight for racial equity and collective power for Chicago’s Black and Brown communities on the West Side.
May 17, 2021
The Austin Peace Ride puts “eyes and feet on the street” to promote safety and positivity
"When more people are walking and biking and shopping in our neighborhood, our streets are more vibrant... And that's how we suffocate violence."
September 22, 2020
Divvy sets a new ridership record with more than 600K trips in August
Anecdotally, it's appeared that Chicago had been part of the national pandemic biking boom, but now we've got some data to back up that hunch.
September 21, 2020
The Street Love Ride drew hundreds of cyclists to promote peace in North Lawndale
The ride was a joyous celebration of unity that drew hundreds of participants.
August 19, 2020
