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Membership Issue Membership campaign showcases diverse cyclists Ride with Chicago’s first predominantly black bike club Action alert: Urge state legislators to override veto Suburban tollway ride raises funds for trail Advocacy welcomes new faces to bicycling efforts ‘Share the Road’ vehicle sticker art contest kicks off Share your stories on bike>>blog Businesses reach out to bicyclists |
Mr. Bike takes on search for more happy trails Dear Mr. Bike: I heard you are pursuing a career other
than bicycling advocacy! Where can I turn in your absence? Marguerite Dear Marguerite: While your regard flatters me, fret not: I don't plan to disappear, or even go absent. Seven years ago, largely to get out of the house more, I eschewed self-employment to go work with my pals at the Bike Fed. Not only did we have lots of fun; the Fed let me do some innovative bike stuff—like create the Bicycling Ambassador programs now copied by organizations all over the United States. But I've gotten antsy. While bicycling has strong proponents and a growing cultural movement, our country has more basic ills—what some call a crisis of democracy. For example: In my town, shockingly few of my "progressive" friends voted in the last mayoral election, saying they didn't have much choice. Yet not one could name a position of the incumbent's challengers. I think these people, and many others, need info about their government, and they might need it spoon-fed. I wanna feed them. Lately I've gotten infatuated with radio as a source of info about issues that affect my life. So I aim to learn to use this medium, as well as its baby brother, the Interweb. Even though I’ll have left my job at the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, you can turn to its many competent staff members—with whom I’ve had the honor to work. And you can always find Mr Bike for advice, presentations, and classes at www.mrbike.com. And on occasion maybe the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation folks will still let me take up Bike Traffic space. Mr. Bike Mr. Bike (Dave Glowacz) has taught hundreds of now-savvy cyclists. Find his popular book, "Urban Bikers' Tricks & Tips," at bookstores and on-line via www.mrbike.com.
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