Feb. 8
Circle Cycle Club Breakfast Ride

Feb. 25
Tour de(pave) Concrete

March 1
Chicagoland Bicycle Federation Happy Hour

March 22
Chicagoland Healthy Streets Conference

All these events and more, to be shore, on biketraffic.org's Calendar of Events!

In ROLL Film! Borzo and Strauss review "Rent"

Dec05/Jan06
November 2005
October 2005 September 2005

Pedaling Influence in the Corridors of Power
Bicycling has come a long way. When the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation was founded 21 years ago, bicycling’s benefits to communities were not widely recognized. >> More

Bikes Turn Right and Left
Whether the winds favor Democrats or Republicans, bicycle transportation is one issue that rolls evenly between the aisles. >> More

What Can They Do?
These pieces of legislation in the Illinois General Assembly are key components of Chicagoland Bicycle Federation’s campaign for Healthy Streets. >> More

Party like it’s 9 W. Hubbard: Guests bid on auction items online and party at January’s Chicagoland Bicycle Federation Open House attended by more than 200 guests. The new space is open for visits weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (photo: David Callahan)

Easy as Riding a Bike: Using Political Muscle
Fundamental change can be only a phone call away. Whether they serve in the Illinois General Assembly, the local village board or the Chicago City Council, lawmakers agree they are influenced by citizens who initiate direct contact with them. >> More

Informing Policy at the Municipal Level
Influence depends on effective and consistent communication between advocates and political leaders. In the best scenarios, the relationship between advocates and local government becomes institutionalized through a bicycling advisory council, similar to the one formed in Arlington Heights 20 years ago. >> More

Support Our Member Discount Partners
What do hardware, micro brew, movies and bicycle adventures have in common? They're all available at discounted prices exclusively for members of the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation. Meet our newest member discount partners. >> More

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