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The right cruiser for you

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How about taking a ride along a peaceful picaresque beach? All you need is a couple of friends, a bottle of good wine, some cheese and bread, and a high quality beach cruiser, of course. There are so many to choose from these days but let’s see what the ideal bike should have.

Good cruisers like women’s micargi feature a double-spring seat and matching fenders, comfortable foam star grips, easy pedalling wheels that make the bike comfortable and safe to ride. If you are a first timer and don’t know what exactly is safe and good quality it’s a good idea to ask an expert – a friend or an acquaintance who is experienced in picking bikes. If you are lady even the right color can make a difference. Choose the one that makes you feel uplifted and stylish.

If you are a guy, however, but like style and some serious biking, go for men’s micargi, an ideal solution that has both vintage chic and great comfort and safety. This bike features an innovative design, it’s a perfect machine to build up those muscles. It has an oversized frame and big wheels. Besides, you get guarantee and technical support. Just everything to wish for.

How to start cycling in Chicago

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As you know cycling is one of the most popular kinds of pastime for every person living in Chicago. People get tired after spending too much time in the city center where they have to work. That is why every weekend they go cycling in the suburbs of Chicago. Everything which they may require is a bike and their personal desire to experience new positive emotions.

So why not start cycling. There are two opportunities to get a bike. First of all you can buy a bike only at one the online shops offering such products. For example, there is a website which has a full list of Chicago bike shop offering Lowriders and other kinds of bikes. You can find the full information about Chicago bike shops here. This directory contains the most important information about Chicago bike shops including their location and contact in formation. That is why everything which is to call them and get your bike. Another opportunity to start cycling in Chicago is to rent a bike. In this situation you can pay just 32$ per day for a bike. It means that you must return it. But this is very great because you do not require additional space at your own house. Moreover you can get new models of bikes which are for rent. And of course you will now experience any problems if you would like to sell your old bike.

Chicago bike tours

2-postThere are so many opportunities for summer vacations. Unfortunately, many people can’t afford expensive holidays, but today every person can find a suitable solution. And the price is not important at all. It is possible to get positive and unforgettable emotions without having to spend thousands of dollars. And in this article we will discuss bike tours in Chicago.

Such tours are a perfect solution for the entire family. And lots of different options are on offer. It is so nice to ride beach bicycles and enjoy the beauty of this city. The most popular tour is lakefront. It is often called biking paradise, because riders have an opportunity to see top sights, such as Millenium Park, Lakefront Trail, Conservatory, North Avenue Beach and many others. It should be said that lakefront tour is the most kid-friendly.

Another option is to bike at night when all the attractions are illuminated and look really amazing. Every tour is ended with fireworks that are viewed from a boat which makes it unforgettable and very romantic. And for those who like to see the real life of the city there is a friendly neighborhood cycling tour. Lots of top sights will be visited and you will be able to stop at Chicago’s famous ice shop.

These are only some of the opportunities. As you can see, the whole family can have fun riding bike in Chicago. And it won’t cost you a fortune.

Chicago is bike friendly

1-postChicago is one of the most famous bike-friendly cities. Accidents do happen, but still, driving a bike here is much safer in comparison with other states and countries. Lots of beach bikes can be seen in the cities and a lot is being done to encourage people to ride these two-wheel vehicles.

Authorities are also interested in making people ride bikes and Chicago bike plan proves it. According to this program, by 2015 about 5 percent of all the trips that are not longer than 5 miles will be by bikes. The goal is really ambitious but is possible to achieve. What is more, there are many minor goals. Let us discuss some of them. To make people ride bikes, there should be special network of roads. And according to this plan the whole bikeway network that will serve neighborhoods and residents will appear. It will help to make today’s streets safer and more convenient for people who like this type of transportation.

But is there anything that has already been done? If we look at key projects of the last year we will see that more than 2 million dollars were spent on opening of Sauganash Trail. A lot of sheltered parkings for bikes at four stations (CTA) were constructed and more than 500 bike racks were installed throughout the city.

Everything stated above proves that the city of Chicago is bicycle friendly and people are eager to make it better.