MR. BIKE’S UPCOMING APPEARANCES 

Thursday April 4 2024 • 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Free UIC Seminar:
City Cycling Street Smarts

UIC Engineering Research Facility, Rm. 1043
824 W. Taylor St., Chicago

Mr Bike gives you all the tricks & tips you need to: spot traffic trouble; deftly get thru intersections; move quick to avoid crashes; and decode Chicago's ever-changing bike lanes. All ages welcome. Bike parking available.
Free drawing for valuable bikey prizes!
Sponsored by UIC's Office of Sustainability.

Thursday February 15, 2024 • 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Free UIC Seminar:
Winter Bicycling Tricks & Tips

UIC Engineering Research Facility, Rm. 1043
824 W. Taylor St., Chicago

Mr Bike gives you all the tricks & tips you need to: dress warm & cheap; handle your bike in snow & ice; and keep the ride runnin’ after onslaughts of salt ’n’ sleet. Meet buddies to bike with, and ogle hot bodies modeling fetching yet practical underwear. All ages welcome. Bike parking available. Click here for Mr Bike’s list of sources for winter-cycling clothing and accessories.
Free raffle! Valuable bikey prizes!
Sponsored by UIC's Office of Sustainability.

Sunday November 23, 2008 • 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Free UIC College of Cycling Clinic:
Winter Bicycling Tricks & Tips

UIC Student Center East, Illinois Room AB
750 South Halsted St., Chicago

Mr Bike and the Bike Winterites give you all the tricks & tips you need to: dress warm & cheap; handle your bike in snow & ice; and keep the ride runnin’ after onslaughts of salt ’n’ sleet. Meet buddies to bike with, and ogle hot bodies modeling fetching yet practical underwear. All ages welcome. Bike parking available. Click here for Mr Bike’s list of sources for winter-cycling clothing and accessories.
Free raffle! Winter-accessory prizes!
Sponsored by the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, UIC's Office of Sustainability, and Patagonia. Another event celebrating Chicago Bike Winter.

May 8, 2007 • 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Urban Bicycling Tips & Tricks

Kozy's Cyclery
219 West Erie Street, Chicago, 312/266-1700

Learn how to breeze through traffic, carry loads of stuff, and thwart thieves—all from Mr Bike, a certified bicycling instructor and author of the popular paperback, Urban Bikers Tricks & Tips (for sale during the event). Free.

Sunday April 15, 2007 • 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Seminar:
Biking to Work or School

Chicago Bike Show
Navy Pier, Chicago

Mr Bike helps you figure out how to use your bike for more than just a cruise down the trail. Admission fee.

Wednesday, February 21, 2007 • evening time TBA
Workshop: Fixing Flat Tires

Bloom Inn
Bloomingdale & Western Avenues, Chicago
Sponsored by the UIC College of Cycling

Mr Bike and UICCOC officers lead a patch party: Learn easy ways to fix and prevent flats in an imbibement-friendly environment. Free patch kit if you register by Feb. 15. Free. For exact location and to register, e-mail .

Wednesday January 24, 2007 • 4:30a- 6:00 p.m.
Presentation:
Getting Past Liability Issues to Promote
Walking & Bicycling

Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board • Washington DC
301/694-5243 • www.trb.org

Mr Bike presents on the tactics used by local program managers to overcome liability concerns of school administrators in allowing their students to walk and bike to school. He also reports on the relevant experiences of walking and bicycling advocates throughout the continent. Registration required. Click here for Mr Bike's white paper.

Sunday November 19, 2006 • 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Free Bike Winter Clinic:
Winter Bicycling Tricks & Tips

Mercury Cafe
1505 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago
Mercury phone: 312/455-9924
Info from a human: 312/427-3325 x229
Info from a machine: www.bikewinter.org

Mr Bike and the Bike Winterites give you all the tricks & tips you need to: dress warm & cheap; handle your bike in snow & ice; and keep the ride runnin’ after onslaughts of salt ’n’ sleet. Meet buddies to bike with, and ogle hot bodies modeling fetching yet practical underwear. All ages welcome. Bike parking available. Click here for Mr Bike’s list of sources for winter-cycling clothing and accessories.
Free raffle! Winter-accessory prizes!
Sponsored by the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation.

Saturday July 22 2006
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Class:
The Art of Bike Handling & Traffic Cycling

Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, 9 W. Hubbard St., Room 402, Chicago IL
312/424-3325 x100
www.biketraffic.org

Mr Bike teaches you street smarts and cycling confidence.
Advance registered required.

June 17, 2006 • 2:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Tips & Tricks for Shopping by Bike

Barbara’s Bookstore
1100 Lake Street, Oak Park

Mr Bike turns schlepping shoppers into canny, cadenced consumers. He'll reveal why you don't need leanness, lycra, or light speed to soar to the store on your Schwinn. Learn how to carry loads of stuff, breeze through traffic, and thwart thieves—all from Mr Bike, a certified bicycling instructor and author of the popular paperback, Urban Bikers Tricks & Tips (for sale during the event). Free.

Tuesday February 21, 2006 • 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Presentation:
More Sustainable Living Thru Bicycling

Chicago Green Drinks
Jefferson Tap & Grill
325 N. Jefferson St., Chicago

Mr Bike joins a panel of other sustainable-living enthusiasts to offer simple tips for integrating more bicycling into your everyday life. Admission fee.

Friday January 20, 2006 • 7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
Winter Bike to Work Day

Daley Plaza
Dearborn & Washington Streets, Chicago
Sponsored by the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation and the
Mayor's Office of Special Events

Join Mr Bike and the Federation staff for hot chocolate, cheesecake, and other treats as rewards for bike commuting in the winter. Bike commuters only.

Sunday January 15, 2006 • 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Free Winter Cycling Clinic

West Town Bikes
2416 W. North Ave., Chicago
Info: www.bikewinter.org

Mr Bike and the Bike Winterites give you all the tricks & tips you need to: dress warm & cheap; handle your bike in snow & ice; and keep the ride runnin’ after onslaughts of salt ’n’ sleet. Click here for Mr Bike’s list of sources for winter-cycling clothing and accessories.
Sponsored by Chicago Bike Winter

Friday December 30, 2005 • 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Discussion:
Effects of Tiki Drinks on Bicycle Handling

Trader Vic's
Palmer House Hilton
17 East Monroe, lower level

Saturday December 17, 2005 • Noon - 5:00 p.m.
Bike Ride: Santa Cycle Rampage

Meet at Twisted Spoke, 501 N. Ogden Ave., Chicago IL
www.bikewinter.org and www.santarchy.com

Mr Bike transforms into Santa Bike for this annual cocktailing cavalcade to combat consumerism. Open to Santas, elves, and reindeer only.

Click here for Santa Devin's photos of the Rampage.

Thursday December 15, 2005 • 5:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Interview: Winter Biking Tricks & Tips

Bike Traffic Live
Chicago public access cable television station CAN TV42
Produced by the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation

Bike Traffic Live host Eve Jennings talks with Mr Bike about blissful blizzard biking. Call in to 312/738-1060 with your questions! Click here for an audiovisual recording of the interview (requires Windows Media Player).

Saturday November 5, 2005 • 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Free Bike Winter Clinic:
Winter Bicycling Tricks & Tips

Quenchers Saloon
2401 N. Western Ave. (at Fullerton), Chicago
Quenchers phone: 773/276-9730
Info from a human: 312/427-3325 x229
Info from a machine: www.bikewinter.org

Mr Bike and the Bike Winterites give you all the tricks & tips you need to: dress warm & cheap; handle your bike in snow & ice; and keep the ride runnin’ after onslaughts of salt ’n’ sleet. Meet buddies to bike with, and ogle hot bodies modeling fetching yet practical underwear. All ages welcome. Bike parking available. Click here for Mr Bike’s list of sources for winter-cycling clothing and accessories.
Free raffle! Winter-accessory prizes!
Sponsored by the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation and Patagonia.

Click here for Bob Matter's photos of the event.

Tuesday October 25, 2005
Presentation: Winter Bicycling Tricks & Tips

Meeting of the Blue Island Bicycle Club
Blue Island Public Library
2433 York Street, Blue Island

Mr Bike gives BIBC members and guests many of the tricks & tips needed to: dress warm & cheap; handle your bike in snow & ice; and keep the ride runnin’ after onslaughts of salt ’n’ sleet. Click here for Mr Bike’s list of sources for winter-cycling clothing and accessories. Free and open to the public.
Sponsored by the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation.

Wednesday September 28 to Friday September 30, 2005
Book signings and retailer meetings:
Interbike International Bicycle Expo 2005

Sands Expo Center
201 Sands Avenue, Las Vegas
AlpenBooks booth #1200

Mr Bike acquaints retailers with the revised edition of his book Urban Bikers’ Tricks & Tips, and gets the scoops on the bike industry’s latest products. Registration required.

Saturday, July 16, 2005 • 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Class: Bike Repair for Dummies

West Town Bikes
Near the intersection of Western & North Avenues, Chicago • www.biketraffic.org/school

Mr Bike teaches a basic, four-hour class on fixing and maintaining your bike. Sponsored by the Bike School of the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation. Registration required.

June 25-26, 2005
Cycle Across Maryland

Mount St. Mary's College
Emmitsburg, Maryland • www.onelesscar.org/CAM2005

Mr Bike teaches classes on traffic cycling and dating & socializing by bike. Registration required.

June 11, 2005
World Naked Bike Ride (Chicago)

Starts at 1666 North California Avenue • Chicago IL
Assemble at 6:00 p.m., ride at 9:00 p.m. • www.worldnakedbikeride/chicago

Mr Bike uncovers his own demonstration for riding raw during Chicago's second annual installment of this worldwide event. Free.

Click here for Mr Bike's naked-riding tips.

May 2 to 4, 2005
Presentation:
Deployment of an 8-hour traffic-cycling class

Bicycle Education Leaders Conference • New York NY
202/822-1333 • www.bikeleague.org

Mr Bike presents on his work with the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation to create one-day class that shows the average person how to get comfortable with bicycling in traffic and become proficient in utility cycling. Registration required.

Click here to see a photo of Mr Bike presenting at the conference.

Wednesday February 23, 2005 • 7:45 - 8:45 p.m.
Presentation:
Winter Bicycling Tricks & Tips

Meeting of the Arlington Heights Bicycle Association
Recreation Park Field House
500 E. Miner St., Arlington Heights

Mr Bike gives AHBA members many of the tricks & tips needed to: dress warm & cheap; handle your bike in snow & ice; and keep the ride runnin’ after onslaughts of salt ’n’ sleet. Click here for Mr Bike’s list of sources for winter-cycling clothing and accessories.
Sponsored by Chicago Bike Winter

Ice Ride on Lake Michigan • North Avenue Beach House, Chicago • Chase’s Calendar of Events calls the first day of February a “day to be adventurous and self-reliant.” Slide into an adventure in ice biking with Mr Bike and others as they take to the lake for pyrotechnics, “inner-ear tests,” and to celebrate Robinson Crusoe Day. Bring additional layers for standing in place, and prepare for slick times. Drinks and/or eats afterward. Special demo: Avoiding alcohol-related bicycling injuries.

Slush Fun: Winter Bicycling Tricks & Tips • Free Bike Winter Clinic at Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, Floor 4, 650 South Clark Street, Chicago • Mr Bike gives you all the tricks & tips you need to: dress warm & cheap; handle your bike in snow & ice; and keep the ride runnin’ after onslaughts of salt ’n’ sleet. Meet buddies to bike with, andcheck out some fetching yet practical underwear. All ages welcome. Bike parking available. Free raffle! Winter-accessory prizes! Click here for Mr Bike’s list of sources for winter-cycling clothing and accessories. • Sponsored by the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation and Chicago Bike Winter

12/18/04

Bike Ride: Santa Cycle Rampage • Meet at Twisted Spoke, 501 N. Ogden Ave., Chicago IL • www.bikewinter.org and www.santarchy.com • Mr Bike transforms into Santa Bike for this annual cocktailing cavalcade to combat consumerism. Open to Santas, elves, and reindeer only. • Click on these links to see photos from airzound, Josh, Mike, and Chris. • Click here for a full report on the Rampage!

11/13/04

Free Bike Winter Clinic • “Slush Fun: Winter Bicycling Tricks & Tips” • Quenchers Saloon, 2401 N. Western Ave. (at Fullerton), Chicago • Quenchers phone: 773/276-9730 • Info from a human: 312/427-3325 x229 • Info from a machine: www.bikewinter.org • Mr Bike and the Bike Winterites give you all the tricks & tips you need to: dress warm & cheap; handle your bike in snow & ice; and keep the ride runnin’ after onslaughts of salt ’n’ sleet. Meet buddies to bike with, and ogle hot bodies modeling fetching yet practical underwear. All ages welcome. Bike parking available. Click here for Mr Bike’s list of sources for winter-cycling clothing and accessories. • Free raffle! Winter-accessory prizes! • Sponsored by the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation and Patagonia.

9/24/04

Seminar: League Cycling Instructor Certification • Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, 650 S. Clark St., Chicago IL • 312/424-3325 x244 • www.biketraffic.org • Mr Bike team-teaches in a three-day seminar in which new bicycling instructors get their colors, becoming certified instructors in the BikeEd program of the League of American Bicyclists (www.bikeleague.org). Open to registered LCI candidates only.

8/29/04

Seminar: Getting the Most from Your Bike • Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, 650 S. Clark St., Chicago IL • 312/424-3325 x224 • www.biketraffic.org • Mr Bike lends support to the participants of Bicycling magazine’s BikeTown USA program by teaching them how to better use the bikes given to them in the program. Topics: Getting comfortable with traffic; simple maintenance; how to carry stuff; finding more time to bike; and Q&A. • Open to BikeTown USA participants only.

9/10/04

Presentation: Getting Past Liability Issues to Promote School-Based Walking & Bicycling • ProWalk/ProBike Conference • Victoria, British Columbia • 202/463-6622 • www.bikewalk.org

7/8/04

Presentation & Discussion: Turin's Mid-Season Bash • Turin Bicycle Shop,1027 Davis Street, Evanston IL • Mr Bike leads a mid-party discussion of how to expand beyond recreational to utility bicycling. • www.turinbicycle.com

7/9/04

Discussion: Avoiding Alcohol-Related Bicycling Injuries • Critical Mass Happy Hour • www.chicagocriticalmass.org