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Good News Sunday: Engineer from Elk Grove Village to be part of Indy pit crew this month
May 22, 2022 7:30 AM - Since December 2011, Elk Grove Village native Steve Krock has been a valued crew member for Indy car driver Ed Carpenter. During this year's Indianapolis 500, Krock will be inside the pit wall changing the front left tire during pit stops. -
Elgin installs two new bike repair stations along Fox River Trail
May 17, 2022 4:05 PM - A pair of new bike repair stations have been installed on the bike path along the Fox River in Elgin. The Dero Fixit stations allow riders to hang their bikes and do basic repairs and maintenance, from changing a flat to adjusting brakes and derailleurs. -
How adaptive bikes enhance lives of riders with mobility issues, special needs
May 16, 2022 6:00 AM - Cyclists take it for granted -- wind whistling past our ears, that quasi-sensation of flying. Children with a motor disability, brain injury or balance issue don't. -
Momentum builds for a north-south DuPage County trail corridor
May 9, 2022 5:30 AM - After years of facing inertia, advocates of a new regional trail through central DuPage County have been steadily gaining momentum. As envisioned, the north-south corridor would follow the east branch of the DuPage River, tying together other major trails, linking several forest preserves and eventually providing car-free access to the Morton Arboretum. -
May is the perfect time to dust off your bikes and hit the road
May 5, 2022 6:00 AM - Higher pump prices plus warmer weather can reshape one's transportation thinking. May delivers just the calendar kick to opt for a bike-healthy way of commuting, running errands and satisfying other transportation needs. -
How Ride Illinois helps develop local bike paths and educational programs
Apr 16, 2022 1:39 PM - Except for pathways laid down by native wildlife and their Indigenous hunters, our complex Illinois transportation network has depended on planning. Same is true for many taken-for-granted suburban trails and bike routes crisscrossing our communities. -
Chicago-area residents offer tips, share benefits for cycling year-round
Mar 30, 2022 6:00 AM - Chicago area residents say biking year-round is easier than you think, and offers stress relief in the process. -
Along for the ride: Shake off winter doldrums with bike paths featuring colorful murals, sculptures
Mar 20, 2022 9:55 AM - Winter's dull grays getting you down? Colorfully scenic rides don't have to wait for spring's splashy palette. More bike routes than I imagined retain an energizing, visual appeal year-round. -
Why winter is a great time to visit your local bike shop
Feb 25, 2022 6:00 AM - Don't wait until Thanksgiving to fix your oven, or until spring to fix your bike. In winter, shops can turn around repairs/tuneups fairly quickly, assuming parts availability. Lousy weather is when to pay your local bike shop a visit. -
During cold weather, some bike clubs switch to indoor gatherings, alternate activities
Feb 11, 2022 10:10 AM - Viking biking, anyone? At our latitude, winter cycling may not be for everyone. Acknowledging this, bike clubs offer various activities to connect members, some even offering "Zero Mile Rides," "ZMRs," aka Zimmers.
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