Boy, was I happy to be riding my bike yesterday evening! An extra-alarm fire at a furniture store adjacent to the L-tracks shut down the red, brown, and purple lines for several hours spanning the he...
As part of the new LGRAB, every Tuesday we will profile an inspiring everyday cyclist—a weekly series called “Roll Models.” This week’s Roll Model is Sam (also known as Beany) from Brown Girl i...
Today I developed a long-forgotten roll of B&W film and discovered the pictures from October’s women-who-bike brunch. If anyone was wondering why I never blogged about October’s brunc...
Happy three-day weekend, U.S. readers! On actual Memorial Day, I will be “running” a 10K. So I’ll have to get in all my relaxing on Saturday and Sunday. My daydreams today at work w...
While test riding the Civia Twin City, I also tested the Ortlieb Bike Shopper rear pannier. My Basil pannier, designed to fit my large Dutch rack, did not fit the Civia’s smaller rack, so Jon g...
I am a city girl, but sometimes I complain about not having a yard and google Asheville farmhouses. A classic “grass is greener” situation. In reality, I have never displayed a green thum...
French braid. French bike. Maybe it was seeing Goodbye, First Love (aka Un Amour de Jeunesse) on Sunday night, but today I felt the urge to dust off poor, neglected Le Peug and take him to wor...
As part of the new LGRAB, every Tuesday we will profile an inspiring everyday cyclist—a weekly series called “Roll Models.” This week’s Roll Model is Jools, aka “LadyVelo,” who blog...
On Friday, Nashville celebrated Bike to Work Day along with most of the rest of the country. Nashville’s event was in our Public Square, in front of the relatively new courthouse. As in most ci...
While at J.C. Lind Bikes the other day, I met Holly, who was looking all cycle chic and introduced herself as a reader of LGRAB. What a lovely chance meeting! I fawned over her Carolina blue Gazelle,...
The Tour de Nash is currently on progress, and I’m watching riders come in after doing the 8-mile ride. (last one is a snap from the finish, where I’m eagerly awaiting the arrival of Izze...
Happy Friday! The weather in Chicago is absolutely beautiful, with blue skies and sunshine. I am in the mood for wearing a bright spring dress and fun sandals, hopping on my bike, and riding around a...
I recently received a message from Pam, a proud Rivendell Betty Foy owner and reader of LGRAB. She shared with me the custom Betty Foy stationery that she created and then sent me one in the mail. So...
I recently tested the Civia Twin City Step-Through from J.C. Lind Bikes. I picked up the Twin City on Friday, returned it on Monday afternoon, and had a lot of fun in between. The Twin City is a stee...
On Sunday, Mr. Dottie and I biked to a friend’s home for brunch in Woodlawn, a neighborhood on the southside of Chicago. The total roundtrip was 31 miles. The Lakefront Trail conveniently took ...
As part of the new LGRAB, every Tuesday we will profile an inspiring everyday cyclist – a weekly series called “Roll Models.” This week’s Roll Model is Karen from She Rides a ...
I’ve been remiss in posting about all the exciting events going on this week for Nashville Bike Week — let me make up for that now with an all-encompassing post. After a rainy weekend, th...
We are excited to announce an evolution of Let’s Go Ride a Bike! Since December 2008, we have been bringing you personal stories of our growth as transportation cyclists. This will not change—w...
Last Sunday, the Chicago Women-who-bike gathered for our monthly brunch at Revolution Brewing in Logan Square. This meant we got to enjoy their signature beermosa. :) Overall, our group size was abou...
Here is a preview of the new Civia Twin City Step-Through from JC Lind Bikes. I picked her up today for a weekend review. The last bike I reviewed was way back in October, although I posted the revie...
Chicago spring is still a bit chilly but overall chill (see how I word-played there?). Most of my rides have been nice and calm on the side-streets and I’ve been taking time to hang out with fr...
Yesterday after work, I rode over to the season’s first installment of the 12South Farmer’s Market. Since my CSA deliveries start next week (yay!) I wasn’t after produce, but I coul...
I missed the past couple of Critical Lass rides, so I was happy to catch up with the group for May’s ride. Coolest bicycling group in Chicago, for sure, including a couple of baby-bicyclists. W...
I was planning to sit out the whole “red pants” trend now that they’ve become so ubiquitous (is it just Tennessee??). And then I saw these vintage high-waist (but petite length!) be...
During Trisha’s recent visit, our time at the Nature Museum was only the beginning of our day enjoying Chicago’s culture by bike. After saying goodbye to the birds and butterflies, we con...
Last week, Trisha visited Chicago for her birthday (HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!). We were together again! We biked down the lakefront and stopped by the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Coco and Oma got to be tog...
Today was another lovely bike ride home. A little windy and chilly, but sunny and relaxing. Refreshing. I was grateful for the escape after a day at the office. Nothing helps me unwind and appreciate...
We’ve been talking a lot about dealing with unruly skirts and dresses recently. I shared my experiences of tying my skirt and stapling my dress. To avoid such a faux pas in the future, I deci...
Here in Nashville, we’ve had lovely weather for bike riding, but other than that, my trips have been pretty routine. Especially when compared to the pictures my dad has been sending me from Cal...
Today was a beautiful day. One of the most beautiful of the year. The sunshine and blue skies and flowers and fresh air all made me remember how wonderful living in this world can be, on the right ...
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