Hello from Southwest Chicago Suburbs
09-01-25 | 05:50 AM
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Biciqleur
Joined: Aug 2025
Posts: 19
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From: Illinois, USA
Bikes: Schwinn World Voyageur, Marin Eldridge Grade, Bridgestone RB-2, Vilano
Hello from Southwest Chicago Suburbs
Hey there. New to the forums but not new to biking. When I lived in Chicago, my cheap bike was my lifeline to work, school and fun. I didn't have a car, so I would mostly ride (or take CTA) to get where I needed to go and it was exhilarating to be flying past cars at a stand still and ripping up Milwaukee Ave on a busy Saturday night of fun.
Now that I'm in the burbs, I stil ride my bike to my train station for work, and I clock as many errand runs as I can on it. But I also get to just ride for fun, hitting up the trails in the greater Palos district most often, though I'm looking to ride the other extensive trails this beautiful NE IL area has to offer.
I've just recently acquired my pride and joy, a 1973 World Voyager from Schwinn--refurbished by the absolute gents at Working Bikes--and I've found a lot of helpful information on it, on bike maintenance, and other helpful things on this site. Looking forward to learning more, riding more, and continuing to be an advocate for bikes and their riders!
Now that I'm in the burbs, I stil ride my bike to my train station for work, and I clock as many errand runs as I can on it. But I also get to just ride for fun, hitting up the trails in the greater Palos district most often, though I'm looking to ride the other extensive trails this beautiful NE IL area has to offer.
I've just recently acquired my pride and joy, a 1973 World Voyager from Schwinn--refurbished by the absolute gents at Working Bikes--and I've found a lot of helpful information on it, on bike maintenance, and other helpful things on this site. Looking forward to learning more, riding more, and continuing to be an advocate for bikes and their riders!
09-01-25 | 07:51 AM
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Joined: Mar 2014
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From: City of Angels
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whoisaubby,
Welcome to B.F.'s, sounds like you are really committed to cycling there in the "Windy City). There are a lot of folks here that ride Schwinns, so you will be in good company.
Chie in on all of the forums and share your information with others here.
All the Best, Ben
Welcome to B.F.'s, sounds like you are really committed to cycling there in the "Windy City). There are a lot of folks here that ride Schwinns, so you will be in good company.
Chie in on all of the forums and share your information with others here.
All the Best, Ben
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09-02-25 | 06:59 PM
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Silver Comet Fred
Joined: Jan 2017
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From: NW Metro Atl.
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Hey there. New to the forums but not new to biking. When I lived in Chicago, my cheap bike was my lifeline to work, school and fun. I didn't have a car, so I would mostly ride (or take CTA) to get where I needed to go and it was exhilarating to be flying past cars at a stand still and ripping up Milwaukee Ave on a busy Saturday night of fun.
Now that I'm in the burbs, I stil ride my bike to my train station for work, and I clock as many errand runs as I can on it. But I also get to just ride for fun, hitting up the trails in the greater Palos district most often, though I'm looking to ride the other extensive trails this beautiful NE IL area has to offer.
I've just recently acquired my pride and joy, a 1973 World Voyager from Schwinn--refurbished by the absolute gents at Working Bikes--and I've found a lot of helpful information on it, on bike maintenance, and other helpful things on this site. Looking forward to learning more, riding more, and continuing to be an advocate for bikes and their riders!
Now that I'm in the burbs, I stil ride my bike to my train station for work, and I clock as many errand runs as I can on it. But I also get to just ride for fun, hitting up the trails in the greater Palos district most often, though I'm looking to ride the other extensive trails this beautiful NE IL area has to offer.
I've just recently acquired my pride and joy, a 1973 World Voyager from Schwinn--refurbished by the absolute gents at Working Bikes--and I've found a lot of helpful information on it, on bike maintenance, and other helpful things on this site. Looking forward to learning more, riding more, and continuing to be an advocate for bikes and their riders!
Welcome.
09-03-25 | 12:34 PM
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Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 207
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From: Cental Illinois
Bikes: 1990 Schwinn Curcit is my main bike
Hey!
Did you happen to participate in the Bike the Drive this Sunday?
For those non- Chicagoans, Bike the Drive happens one Sunday a year, when they close Lake Shore Drive to cars and let bikes ride the 32 mile loop along the lake front.
It is quite an event! This past Sunday had ideal weather and it was glorious!!!!!
Did you happen to participate in the Bike the Drive this Sunday?
For those non- Chicagoans, Bike the Drive happens one Sunday a year, when they close Lake Shore Drive to cars and let bikes ride the 32 mile loop along the lake front.
It is quite an event! This past Sunday had ideal weather and it was glorious!!!!!
09-12-25 | 09:07 AM
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Commuter, roadie
Joined: Jun 2022
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From: SE Wisconsin, USA
Bikes: Trek: Domane AL3, Checkpoint SL7; Priority Apollo 11, ZiZZO Forte + eBikes
Welcome, neighbor!
I grew up just east of you in Homewood. Ever had Aurelio's pizza? (old oven, well-done)
That's a great bike you got, from the golden age of Schwinn steel bikes. I'd like one some day. If old Schwinns in good shape are too dear, then maybe a Surly or something.
If you ever get further up north, I'll be happy to host you on a ride. Maybe join our local coffee ride some Saturday morning? We ride from Anna's on the Lake in Kenosha down to It's All Good in Zion. Some of us arrive early at Anna's and have breakfast, coffee, and socialize for awhile before riding down to IAG and having more coffee. Then, we ride back via a different route. (usually lakefront) Ends up being ~30 miles at 12-14 mph avg.
Or we'll just ride around Kenosha and I'll show you the town.
I hang out here mostly in the Electric Bikes, Folding Bikes and Commuting subfora, but I pop my head in General Discussion from time to time.
Enjoy your stay!
I grew up just east of you in Homewood. Ever had Aurelio's pizza? (old oven, well-done)
That's a great bike you got, from the golden age of Schwinn steel bikes. I'd like one some day. If old Schwinns in good shape are too dear, then maybe a Surly or something.
If you ever get further up north, I'll be happy to host you on a ride. Maybe join our local coffee ride some Saturday morning? We ride from Anna's on the Lake in Kenosha down to It's All Good in Zion. Some of us arrive early at Anna's and have breakfast, coffee, and socialize for awhile before riding down to IAG and having more coffee. Then, we ride back via a different route. (usually lakefront) Ends up being ~30 miles at 12-14 mph avg.
Or we'll just ride around Kenosha and I'll show you the town.
I hang out here mostly in the Electric Bikes, Folding Bikes and Commuting subfora, but I pop my head in General Discussion from time to time.
Enjoy your stay!
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