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Oct. 14
Blackstone Bicycle Works Grand Opening
Oct. 15
North Shore Channel Pedal and Paddle
Oct. 19
IDOT Fall Planning Conference
Oct. 24
Green Perspectives
Nov. 2
Chicagoland Bicycle Federation Annual Member Meeting
All these events and more, to be shore, on biketraffic.org's Calendar
of Events!
In ROLL Film! Borzo and Strauss review "Wired
to Win"
September 2006
August 2006
July 2006
June 2006
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 To
Your Health
This issue of Bike Traffic looks at the work that the Chicagoland
Bicycle Federation is doing on its 2006 Initiative No. 4 to promote
physical activity. >> More
Take Two Wheels
and Call in the Morning
Say you go to see a doctor for some miscellaneous physical problem.
At the end of your appointment, the doc scribbles on her prescription
pad, tears off a ‘scrip, and hands it to you. It reads, “Bicycle
five miles three times per week for six weeks.”
>> More
'The Thought of Exercise Made Me Cringe'
I am part of a growing number of Latinos who struggle with weight
problems.. >> More
Targeting Childhood
Obesity with CLOCC
“Chicago children appear to be at an epicenter of the childhood
obesity epidemic,” states a recent report by the Consortium
to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children.
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Despite the rain, more than
1,000 hardy cyclists enjoyed their self-guided tours of Chicago's
parks and boulevards during the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation’s
18th annual Boulevard Lakefront Tour Sept. 10. |
Commuter Shows How
to Lose 90 Lbs on Bicycle
Derek Pascal was like many Americans — overweight, out of
shape, and wanting to change. >>
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Life-Changing Bikes
Given Away
Last spring, several Logan Square residents saw a small but significant
change in their lives when they were awarded free bicycles from
Bicycling Magazine’s Biketown U.S.A. program. >>
More
'Viral' Campaign
Aims to Get People Talking
Some are offended, others laugh out loud. The dark humor of Bob
Fuller’s Roadside Memorials always gets a response.
>> More
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Bike Traffic
is published by the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, a nonprofit,
volunteer advocacy organization that is improving the quality
of life in Northeastern Illinois by making cycling safer,
more convenient, and more fun. All material that isn't copyrighted
may be reprinted. Advertising rates available on request.
Managing Editor: David Callahan Editors:
Rob Sadowsky, Dan Korman, Hannah Leiterman, Emily Kirchner,
Randy Neufeld, Arline Welty, Dave Glowacz. Layout: David Callahan
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Calling All Volunteers!
The Chicagoland Bicycle Federation
is looking for more than a few good people to add to its ranks.
Check out our list of current volunteer opportunities at www.biketraffic.org/volunteer.php,
or contact Dan Korman at (312) 427-3325, ext. 224.
The reward is large and payable upon experience.
Volunteers receive many benefits, including an invitation
to the annual Volunteer Appreciation Party, plus opportunities
to work with other bicyclists and be active in bringing about
positive change.
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