This Friday, the last Friday of February, come meet us at the closing party for the Bike Winter Art Show! Make your way there by riding Critical Mass, or by any means necessary 🙂
Fridya, Feb 26
7-11pm
Motor Row Gallery
2345 S. Michigan Ave
BikeWinter.org
Our fundraising campaign Tailwind For Tools is coming to an end. Thank you to everyone who contributed and if you haven’t yet, you still have a chance (click here to make a contribution)!
We are hosting an open house party Sunday, January 31st. We will start at 2 pm and will stay open till 8 pm. Join us for activities throughout the day including bike-related crafts, silk screen printing (bring your own shirt or apron), light snacks, drinks and more!
Families are welcome, youth under 18 must be accompanied by adult.
Donations are welcome throughout the event – online, cash, check, you name it 😉
All kale related foods generously donated by The Amazing Kale Burger. Their lunch counter is an all vegan cafe located on Howard street, serving up tasty, healthy, veggie filled burgers and re-imagined brunch favorites.
 Thank you Caribbean American Bakery for donating cocktail patties! Caribbean American Bakery is the producer and reseller of the finest Jamaican Style baked products in the midwest.
The plan for this last Friday of January (29th) is to lead the Critical Mass ride to the Red Line Tap to see The Polkaholics play. The Polkaholics are a Chicago band that plays a high-speed collision of polka and rock ‘n roll!
It’s an annual tradition for Critical Mass. Polkahlics are a hoot!
We will be there too and are bringing our rad prize wheel! You are warmly invited to join the Critical Mass gathering at 5:30 pm at Daley Plaza, leaving at 6 pm. Or just come straight to Red Line Tap around 7 pm!
Doors open at 7 pm, the band starts around 8 pm and will play three sets. Critical Mass should arrive sometime during the first set.​​
Our good ol’ friend Red Line Tap is at 7006 N Glenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
And here’s a music sample:
Hope to see you there , and HAPPY FRIDAY!
We have a number of changes for 2016. We are scheduling the classes farther out in advance to help you plan better. Check out our schedule below!
We also added the ability to pay a little more for the class and get a Recyclery t-shirt and Jay Ryan poster. (You pay $20 for a $38 value.) What better way to announce your new skills and impress your friends?
Tune-Up Class
Three options:
All Sunday evenings 6-9pm
Our two-part bicycle tune-up class taught by Tzippy. This class will introduce you to basic bicycle maintenance. We’ll cover tool and component terminology, fixing a flat, chain maintenance, brake pad replacement, and basic shifting adjustments. We’ll also talk provide some tips for getting through the winter! Costs $75 or $95 with shirt and poster.
Overhaul Class
Four options:
All Sunday afternoons 2-5pm
Our six-week overhaul class taught by Froilan. You’ll learn how to disassemble, reassemble, and adjust each major mechanical system of your bicycle week-by-week. We recommend the Tune-Up class before this one if you have never fixed a flat. Costs $180 or $200 with shirt and poster. Sign up!
