The Chicago Traveler

These days, more and more women are learning how to fix their own cars, change their own flat tires, and keep up with general auto maintenance. But what about their bikes?
The Cycling Sisters is a women’s cycling group here in Chicago aiming to increase the confidence and comfort of women cyclists. The organization teaches bikers how to fix flats, lube chains, adjust brakes, and even build bikes via year-round, low-cost (sometimes free!) workshops. The Sisters also hold group rides, social get-togethers, and other activities.
This all-volunteer group also has great advice on how to carry stuff on your bike, what to …read more

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So you’ve got that busted bike sitting in your basement or out on the porch, and you keep telling yourself you’ll have it fixed when you “have the time.” After all, who wants to lug a broken bike all the way to the repair shop? Well now you don’t have to. This bike repair shop comes to you.
On the Fly is a 16-foot Workhorse Heavy Duty truck that is equipped with enough tools to cover every problem you can come up with. Joe Ebervein and Rich Kwaitkowski do everything from basic bicycle tune-ups to frame straightening to gear and brake …read more

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