How do you deal with (bicycle) loss?
on Nov 15, 2009Photo: EschlabachI can't talk about biking in Chicago without discussing theft, and I'm finding it especially topical because last week some scumbag stole the Crane bell from my handlebar. I should just suck it up, right? A bell is not a valuable...

Weeked Round-up: Dress to impress.
on Nov 13, 2009...With hotties like this rolling around, cold weather doesn't stand a chance. Photo: DottieCHIFridayAs long as the wretched parts of the 90s are back we might as well have good parts like the Meat Puppets. Schubas, $16/$18I don't know anything abou...

Bike v. Motorbike
on Nov 12, 2009Photo: Death Spray CustomOur cross-section of urban motorcyclists has something unique: We are the first in a long while to take bicycles seriously. We are not a big demographic but have some brilliant representation. From Australian Deus to Briti...

GOONS: Rip it up!
on Nov 10, 2009 in milwaukee GOONS grand graffiti It made my morning to see a BMX GOON hauling ass at the corner of Milwaukee and Grand on the way to work. Another commuter had pulled over to take the same picture with a better camera(if you're reading this, send a link!). There artist responsible...

Big Star opens today.
on Nov 9, 2009 in tacos whiskey kahan big star Photo: Ellen Malloy, via Grub Street Chicago.The whiskey and taco stand piloted by Paul Kahan(Blackbird, Publican) opens today in the spot historically occupied by the Pontiac Grill. I posted about it a few months ago(did you try the DIY taco and bo...

Weeked Round-up: For your strength.
on Nov 6, 2009Level of opacity = level of deliciousness. Photo: JOEM500This weekend is about fortifying yourself with indomitable passion for life. Seriously, the irony crap is DEAD. This is for real.Saturday El Circo Cheapo Cabaret are back from terrorizing th...

The Chicago Sadie Hawkins Ride is next weekend.
on Nov 5, 2009You have ten days to find a date. photo: _lyle_Reasons you should attend the Sadie Hawkins Style Ride on November 14th:Slow, terrible racers can still to win something. (No style? Sorry!)Hot women on bikes is a cornerstone of this ride.Get your swer...

You should drink this: Autumn cocktails at the Whistler.
on Nov 4, 2009 in chicago mixology The Whistler fall cocktail crafting cocktail autumn photo: helloleticiaWe went to The Whistler last night to see Japanese psych-rockers Marble Sheep. For fans of fine drinks and interesting music, the Whistler has nailed it. There's no other place in Chicago where gourmet mixology teams up with avan...

Look at this rad bike trick.
on Nov 3, 2009 in street bike perform trick Photo: terry usaThis is Travis. He rides a bike with a roll-bar welded to the frame which allows it to do a complete flip when he hits the brake. We hung out at the Wicker Park crotch (Milwaukee/North/Damen) on Halloween night and watched him HUSTL...

Kuma's Holy Mountain: Sleep, the burger.
on Nov 2, 2009 in thanksgiving sleep kuma's corner burger Kuma's Corner has brought back last November's 'Burger of the Month': the turkey, fried stuffing and cranberry sauce juggernaut called Sleep. Named for the seminal stoner doom band, the Sleep burger could also be descriptive of its carbohydrate and...