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Maraje2604 @maraje2604.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

This Saturday. Memorial ride for Alex Pretti. Wherever you are. #cycling #chicagocycling #restinresistance #ripalexpretti

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USDA Crit Beef Inspector @youterus.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

#bikechi Y'all we all have like a million of these kinds of bottles hanging out. If you've got some you can donate, there's a need in Minneapolis and we're shipping.

Plastic Sport Water Bottle, this one from Watrbodl in lovely tide laundry detergent theming "ultra tired"

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Race Radio @theraceradio.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Alex Pretti was one of us. Rest in power.

Alex Pretti, and ICU nurse with the VA, was murdered by ICE today. This photo is of him and his mountain bike

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Half Acre Beer @halfacrebeer.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

January kicks off 2026 with crisp air, fresh pours, and plenty of ways to hang at Half Acre. 1/1: Closed 1/2: Adjusted Hours / 3–9pm 1/3: Adjusted Hours / 12–8pm 1/4: Adjusted Hours / 12–6pm 1/7: MTG EDH Night / 5–9pm 1/8: General Trivia / 6:30–9pm

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NWChiFiets @nwchifiets.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Happy new year! Wishing everyone protected bike lanes and efficient public transit in the new year.

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Half Acre Beer @halfacrebeer.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Tomorrow we gather for LagerTown at the brewery. Alongside limited steins and stickers, this year’s commemorative tee awaits – cream print on cypress, classic fit with structured shoulders and a ribbed neck. Soft yet durable, made to last through Oktoberfest for many years to come.

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Maraje2604 @maraje2604.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Cyclocross skills and drills practice. #chicagocycling #cycling

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Half Acre Cycling @halfacrecycling.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Chicagoland bike teams stand united. We are deeply disappointed in the recent USA Cycling policy change banning trans women and creating barriers for trans men in racing. We will continue to do the work to support, uplift, and race alongside our trans teammates and community members -- always.

We are deeply disappointed in the recent USA Cycling policy change banning trans women and creating barriers for trans men in racing.We stand firm in opposition to this decision. Our teams believe cycling should be inclusive, affirming, and accessible to all athletes.

We will continue to do the work to support, uplift, and race alongside our trans teammates and community members -- always.

Signed
Half Acre Cycling
BikesNRoses
Unofficial Race Team
606 Racing
Friends of Big Marsh
Indigo Cycling Chicago
Cowbell
xXx Racing
Track Cats
Bonkers Cycling
Okay Cycling Club
Chicago United
Evolution Cycling
West Town Bikes
Working Bikes
Blackstone Bicycle Works
U of C Velo club
The Dropettes
The Chicago Cutting Crew

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Half Acre Cycling @halfacrecycling.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

On 9/21 we're hosting another Gender Equity CX clinic! We want to cover novice women, nonbinary and trans (🤞🏼) racers entries into the first chicrosscup races of the year. We also want to cover BIPOC novice entry fees for these two races. Send us an email if you're interested and we'll set you up.

A poster with the foreground a color image of a woman running next to her bike through sand, the background sepia toned, and text in bold "Cross is Coming"

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Half Acre Cycling @halfacrecycling.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

We're contacting USA Cycling to tell them their last minute rule change banning trans women sucks, and that we're going to choose our trans community over USAC.

Half Acre Cycling is deeply disappointed in the rule change made to ban trans women, and make more difficult for trans men to race. In the past day, we've heard through various whisper networks that USA Cycling did not want to make these changes, but were forced to. This may be the case, but in doing so, you're now forcing amateur racers across the country to scramble to figure out how to include our trans friends and community members in our events.

It's also a slap in the face of local racers, race organizers, and race officials to do this with less than 2 weeks notice. Cyclocross season is upon us, and event planning has already begun assuming the previous rules would be in place.

Half Acre Cycling doesn't agree with this rule change. We've been working to make cycling more inclusive across multiple spectrums. It's hard, and slow work.

We will do everything we can to continue to do that work and race with our trans teammates and community members. But if USA cycling is making that work harder, the most obvious way for us to continue is to stop hosting and attending USAC sanctioned discriminatory events.

A sign that says "Trans Rights are Human Rights" over a background of beautiful flowers by @transpainter from IG.

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Laurie! Live! @laurie-merrell.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

North Branch Trail closure starts tomorrow! Forest Glen to Central in the Edgebrook/Jefferson Park area

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Femmes + Thems Bike Chicago @femnthembikechi.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Calling on all Chicago bikers! A beloved member of the Chicago bike community (and a Femmes + Thems core organizer) took a spill at Critical Mass on Friday and was badly injured. Because both of their arms are broken, they are not able to do most self care tasks, let alone work.

A flyer with a purple and pink background. Large white and pink text at the top reads:
“CALLING ALL CHICAGO BIKERS! HELP US SUPPORT A FEMMES N THEMS CORE ORGANIZER.”

Smaller white text on the left says:
“Our beloved Femmes & Thems member Haley broke both of their arms on one of their favorite group rides. We ask the community to come together to support them in their recovery. Direct funds sent to Haley’s venmo are the most helpful. You can find it here:”

Below, in large white and pink text:
“@HSTORM78934”

At the bottom left, smaller text:
“@FEMNTHEMBIKECHI”

On the right side of the flyer, there is a photo of a person smiling while holding a decorated bicycle with bright purple lights. They are wearing a knit hat, glasses, a white t-shirt, patterned pants, and a backpack, standing in front of a black iron fence.

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Maraje2604 @maraje2604.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

@halfacrecycling.bsky.social Dust at Dusk night gravel ride.

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Emily @allweeksend.com · 02/09/2025

One of these butts is mine

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Half Acre Cycling @halfacrecycling.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

This was fun! We're doing it again on Saturday October 11! Can't make that one? Check out Chicagogrouprides.com (and confirm with the organizers) to find a group ride that works for you.

Weekend ride for Mortals participants at a park by Ravinia

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Maraje2604 @maraje2604.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

@halfacrecycling.bsky.social crew will be riding at Oregon,Illinois for Dust at Dusk night gravel this coming Sunday. Join us!

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Maraje2604 @maraje2604.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Night gravel event next weekend. No a race but a fun gravel group ride. #chicagocycling #chicagogravelride allevents.in/oregon/dust-at-dusk-20…

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Chicagoans Who Bike @chiwho.bike · 18/08/2025

“This is one of my bikes. This bike I got from Working Bikes, where we're at right now. I got it before the pandemic, just as a way to get back into cycling. I’d been out of it for many years after being a messenger and getting into a lot of crashes, and other life stuff got in the way. . .” 🧵

A man standing and smiling gently with a silver bike in front of a brick building, and a white dog on his back. His bike is a silver Miyata frame, with a thicker rear aero bike wheel, drop handles, and overall pretty streamlined look.

A closer shot of the same man smiling into camera, with the dog gently blurred on his back, with his white paws up on his shoulders.

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Maraje2604 @maraje2604.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Big Marsh bike park Chicago. Short track mtb race series. Last race of the series. August 20 Wednesday 6pm. All levels are welcome. Adaptive cycling, juniors, sports, comp and expert categories. Donation to Big Marsh are encouraged. #chicagocycling #cycling

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Half Acre Cycling @halfacrecycling.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Last Short Track mountain bike race of the summer on 8/20 at Big Marsh. Races starting at 6p.

Last Short Track + Night Laps
August 20th
Registration @5pm
Races Start @6pm

Bring your lights, glow sticks, and anything else that shines in the dark, and take a fun lap or two with us around the course after the races!

$20 recommended donation

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Half Acre Cycling @halfacrecycling.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Our teammate and friend Adé is memorialized by the first ghost bike. We all deserve to get home safe.

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Half Acre Cycling @halfacrecycling.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Wanna try cyclocross and are a woman, nonbinary or trans person? Half Acre Cycling is hosting clinics for you! Registration here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Women, Trans, Femme Intermediate Cyclocross skills practice at Humboldt Park September 21, 10-12. RSVP

With a picture of a woman carrying her bike on her shoulder

Women, trans, femme beginner cyclocross skills practice at Humboldt Park September 7th, 10 - 12

A picture of a woman riding her bike with her tongue out smiling

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Half Acre Cycling @halfacrecycling.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Like many biking deaths in the city, this was on a prime recommended route. Yader deserved to get home safe.

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Matt Finch @themattfinch.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Chicago Grit racing series comes to Fulton Market

Cyclist racing on road bikes on a city street in Chicago’s Fulton Market

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Eric Allix Rogers @ericallixrogers.com · 13/07/2025

Want to bike to Big Marsh bike park but not sure how? It's only 8mi (via Marian R. Byrnes Natural Area), or about 12mi with optional continuation to Pullman (111th Metra Electric). Some dicey sections but my notes are specific about how to deal with them. www.strava.com/routes/33795...

Photo of a paved bike trail through a marshy forested area with the sun low through the trees in Marian R. Byrnes Natural Area.

Photo of a boardwalk through marshy green open area at Marian R. Byrnes Natural Area.

Photo of my bike leaning up against a railing next to open water with marshes and beyond that smokestacks of a former industrial facility at Big Marsh.

Photo of dirt and wooden pump track through grass with trees beyond at Big Marsh.

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Erin Jean Warde @erinjeanwarde.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

“You look happier” thanks, I looked at Lake Michigan

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Half Acre Cycling @halfacrecycling.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

If you want to ride this winter, and need to consider summer / no tarrifs discount on gear, now is a good time to start thinking about a plan.

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Half Acre Beer @halfacrebeer.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Only Gold returns tomorrow 7/12 at Half Acre from 2-9pm with free Vienna Beef hot dogs (while supplies last), cold beer, and hot merch. Pick up the 2025 shack art on a canvas tote with red handles, a soft natural cotton tee, or a kids aqua tee (2T-5/6) with chill frank afloat. See you there.

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Maraje2604 @maraje2604.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

@halfacrecycling.bsky.social Wednesday Night Ride No drop beginner to group ride. @halfacrebeer.bsky.social Post ride hang beers and food #chicagocycling #cycling

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Dr. Karlyn J. Gorski @karlynjane.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Here are a bunch of options! chicagogrouprides.com Specialized Mondays, Turin Tuesdays, Turbo Tuesdays, and Half Acre Wednesdays are good options for folks newer to group rides 30+mi.

chicagogrouprides.com

Chicago Group Rides

A list of organized rides around Chicago. Maintained by Half Acre Cycling.

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 20/06/2025

Let's try this again without the exorbitant air pollution. Come out on Tuesday, June 24th and we'll teach you how to lead a group ride, cork, and de-escalate safely with drivers. ⏰ 6pm Tuesday, June 24th 📍 Union Park (NE corner of Washington & Ashland)

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Beermiscuous-Lakeview @beermiscuous.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Join us at noon on June 29 at 2812 N Lincoln for a 25-mile bike ride to our Highwood location at 552 Sheridan! Sign up at beermiscuous.com! @beermiscuoushw.bsky.social

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Half Acre Beer @halfacrebeer.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Tomorrow from 11am - 2pm, join us at Half Acre for Drag Lunch, featuring performances by XO Carrington, Aubrey Damned, Bella Thee Stallion, and Gina Belle. Enjoy good food, cold Pink Pony Pilsner on draft, and exclusive Pride tees. Reservations required: lettie.c@halfacrebeer.com

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Femmes + Thems Bike Chicago @femnthembikechi.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

LET’S GO TO THE BEACH ☀️⛱️🌊 Saturday, June 7th. •meet up at Blackstone Bicycle Works (behind the 61st St Farmers Market) at noon •roll at 1 pm •ride ~10 miles with us to 63rd St Beach Don’t forget water, bike locks, towels, swimsuits, & sunscreen!

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LET’S GO TO THE BEACH ☀️⛱️🌊 Saturday, June 7th •meet up at Blackstone Bicycle Works (behind the 61st St Farmers Market) at noon •roll at 1 pm •ride ~10 miles with us to 63rd St Beach Don’t forget ...

TikTok video by femnthembikechi

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Half Acre Beer @halfacrebeer.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Donate tools at Half Acre June 4-12 in support of the Chicago Tool Library. We're accepting useful items for home repairs, woodworking, gardening, cooking, crafting, audio/visual projects, and camping. Tools must be in good working condition.

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Emily @allweeksend.com · 14/05/2025

Do you have a thing on your bike that confuses you or seems like maybe a problem and you want to know if it’s actually a problem and if maybe you can fix it at home or if it’s a bike shop deal? Hmu! I’d love to help you figure it out. Maybe it’s easy for you to fix at home! #bikechi

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Femmes + Thems Bike Chicago @femnthembikechi.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

TONIGHT! We’ll be enjoying a bonfire afterwards at Promontory Point for the full flower moon, clouds permitting.

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Chicagoans Who Bike @chiwho.bike · 12/05/2025

“I started riding when I was 15 in high school, and before that I'd never been on a bike, ever. And it was all thanks to this one PE teacher I had, who was a hardcore commuter. One day he’s like, ‘nah, we're not going to the pool today, we're gonna go ride bikes. . .’” 🧵

A woman standing smiling in a grassy park with her lgiht blue VeloOrange bike. She's wearing black shoes and pants, and a blue hoodie over a blue shirt, and has circular glasses, long dark skin, and lighter skin. Her bike has silver fenders and two water bottle holders, robust looking front and rear racks, and a large orange back on the front.

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Half Acre Cycling @halfacrecycling.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Some folks need a reminder: Trans women are women.

Trans women are women text on a trans flag colored background.

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Femmes + Thems Bike Chicago @femnthembikechi.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Join us at Blackstone Bicycle Works in Woodlawn for a WTFNB Open Shop on Monday, May 12th from 6-8pm. Learn how to do maintenance on your ride, or have them help you fix a problem you can’t seem to diagnose. They also have a button maker if you want to make buttons!!!

An illustrated event flyer for “Open Shop” hosted by Blackstone Bicycle Works and Femmes and Thems. The flyer features an illustration of a smiling person riding a bicycle against a pastel pink sky with white clouds and flying birds. Above them, bold text reads “Open Shop” in large, orange letters. A banner below the title states “May 12 | 6-8PM.” At the bottom, text reads, “Get your bike ready for summer! Learn how to fix your bike and make your own button!

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