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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The South Chicago Velodrome Association is attempting to reach an agreement to expand the velo campus in a sport that has been declining in popularity since the 18th century. (Photo courtesy of South Chicago Velodrome Association)

Fixed-gear bikes see rise in “fixie kids” in Chicago

Ryan Marcotte May 24, 2015

A few years ago, before cycling was as common in Chicago, Manuel Tenorio was closing his bike shop, Johnny Sprockets. He grew up riding bikes in Chicago. He taught himself to ride at a young age after...

A bike rental on East Randolph street in the loop makes getting around the city convenient for tourists. These resources are concentrated in the loop and the northside, while safe bike lanes and the city rental Divvy bikes remain are lacking on the South and West sides. (Josh Leff / The DePaulia)

Chicago bikers petition for safer lanes on South and West sides

Evan Walter, Kathryn Eardley, and Gabby Hock May 10, 2015

On the Near North and West sides of the city bike routes connect and intersect to create clusters of protected routes for bicyclists. Meanwhile, on the Far South Side this web loosens into long stretches...

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