Jan. 19
Winter Bike to Work Day

Jan. 20
Midnight Marauders Monthly Ride

Jan. 23
Friends of the Calumet-Sag Public Meeting

Jan. 24
South Chicago Youth Bicycle Program Organizational Meeting

Jan. 26
Chicago Critical Mass Ride

In ROLL Film! Borzo and Strauss review "Still We Ride" and "The Good German"

November 2006
October 2006
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August 2006
July 2006

Volunteer Awards Recognize Commitment
Last month, the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation honored all the volunteers who donate their time and energy to bicycling advocacy. Special awards were also presented to some of the most valuable volunteers of 2006. >> More

‘The Volunteer Has to Believe in the Mission’
One of the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation’s top volunteer awards is named for John D’Ambrose, who makes sure members get their renewal notices and membership cards every week. We had a chance to chat with him during a break in the action. >> More

Coordinator to Harness Volunteer Energy for Advocacy
John Haley recently joined the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation as the organization's first volunteer and advocacy coordinator. John brings a wealth of valuable experience to CBF and we are excited to have him aboard. >> More

New Projects Await Recent Staff Appointments
Under the leadership of recent hires, the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation ventures deeper into bicycle/pedestrian planning, social marketing, and outreach. >> More

Suburban Bike Plans Undergo Update
The fast-growing suburbs are undergoing a regional bike planning update, as directed by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning. >> More

Board Members Bring Lifetime of Bicycling Experiences
The Chicagoland Bicycle Federation kicks off 2007 with two new board members, Sherry Daun and Rubani Shaw. >> More

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