Articles filed under Cycling
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Three book suggestions that would make great gifts for your cycling enthusiast
Nov 24, 2021 6:00 AM - "Methinks that the moment my legs begin to move, my thoughts begin to flow." For Thoreau, walking in the woods fired his neurons. For columnist Ralph Banasiak, it's biking. -
Instructors, clubs and courses offer programs to train you to bike safely
Nov 14, 2021 9:10 AM - No matter what, "play it safe" is wise advice. For biking, plenty of safety training exists, much of it free, either instructor-led, virtual classes, online resources or, my favorite, through oral tradition. -
Bike into autumn to see fall colors, noteworthy architecture around the suburbs
Oct 17, 2021 10:14 AM - Autumn is a great time to plan a fall color ride or to sign up for an architectural tour that will give you a glimpse of noteworthy homes in historic districts. -
Cyclists' 1,000-mile Cal's Angels 'War On Wheels' ride to fight cancer ends in St. Charles
Oct 11, 2021 10:05 PM - Riders from the third annual Cal's Angels "War on Wheels" ride crossed the finish line in St. Charles on Monday after a 1,000-mile bike ride from Mount Rushmore in South Dakota. The ride has raised more than $500,000 so far, with donations still coming in. -
Rides to remember: 9/11 memorial bike rides trigger emotions for cyclists
Oct 1, 2021 11:41 AM - A sunny blue-sky morning, hauntingly familiar, greeted us Sept. 9 for a 9/11 Remembrance Ride in Schaumburg. -
Hop on your bike and join a community ride this weekend
Sep 19, 2021 7:45 AM - Can't find an organized bike ride? Club rides abound -- distance-leveled fundraisers: 15-25 mile family rides, metric centuries (62 miles) and classics (100), plus weekly shorter "slow-rolls," many welcoming nonmembers. Check your local club; while you're at it, join! -
Cycling columnist dealt with physical, psychological trauma to get on the bike again
Sep 10, 2021 8:55 AM - After a fall from his bike and a torn ACL, cycling columnist Ralph Banasiak learned that rehab isn't just physical, it's psychological. -
Lessons from 'knee-hab': Cycling columnist sidelined after fall from his bike
Sep 3, 2021 8:46 AM - Mounting a bike on a May Texas evening, little did cycling columnist Ralph Banasiak realize that a minor fall would mean more bike writing than riding this summer. -
Arlington Heights Bicycle Club members forge friendships on and off the road
Aug 24, 2021 1:38 PM - The Arlington Heights Bicycle Club, which marks its 50th anniversary Aug. 28, is about more than just riding. Members share meals together, socialize, and many have formed lasting friendships. "For many of us, the club has become like a second family," says club vice president Paula Matzek. -
Bike Palatine Club's CycleFest offers four different routes
Aug 9, 2021 10:57 AM - Bike riders of all ages and skill levels are invited to join CycleFest Tour of Palatine, which kicks off at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, from Towne Square at Smith and Slade streets.
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