About me: We are the Kickstands. We all live in Elgin, have lived in Elgin, are originally from Elgin, or renounced where we're really from to hang in Elgin. We love to ride bikes, we love to party, and we also like to help people out.
Who I'd like to meet: Anyone in Elgin that rides bikes and wants to ride along on excursions.
maybe kickstands should do this and paint a window with santa's sleigh being pulled by reindeer ON BIKES!
It's time to sign up and participate in Downtown Elgin's Window Wonderland, who's theme this year is "The Nutcracker Suite", where there will be pictures with Santa, LIVE reindeer, FREE trolley, shop for Christmas wreaths, ice skating, a live Nativity scene, "The Nutcracker Suite" performed live, chestnut roasting, roaming carolers, plus all the windows that will be decorated by and businesses and clubs and the additional activities, sales, cookies, hot cocoa and more that will be offered inside and outside the shops of Downtown. So get involved now!
Missoula, Montana middle school science teacher Jim Litz was riding his bike to school when he hit a bear.
Litz was traveling about 25 mph when he saw the bear directly in front of him. After t-boning the black bear, the two cartwheeled down the road. The bear got up, scratched his back and ambled off the road while Litz lay dazed and confused on the road.
Why are they changing the bike lane on Walnut (Avenue in Elgin) between Wilcox (Avenue) and South (Street)? Didn't they just put that bike lane in this summer?
Answer: A bike lane was added on Walnut Avenue this summer, but it caused several businesses to lose parking spaces, according to Steve Pertzborn, senior engineer for the city of Elgin.
The city came up with an alternative, creating a shared use lane that allows for parking but also is designated as a bike lane, he said. There will be new signage and pavement markings alerting motorists and bicyclists of the share use lane.
Only one block along Walnut -- from Wilcox Avenue to South Street -- is affected by this change, he said.
Discover what happens when your streets turn into parks. The first-ever Sunday Parkways, Oct. 5 and 26, will close streets to cars and open them to people for walking, biking, skating, dancing and playing. Sunday Parkways runs along Chicago’s historic boulevards, connecting Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Garfield Park, North Lawndale and Little Village neighborhoods, and displaying the vibrant culture of Chicago’s communities along the way. The route will be lined with physical activity stations where people can come together for exercise and fun. The space will be free for all to enjoy and build healthy bodies and communities. www. biketraffic. org/sundayparkways.
One(1)Dark Blue Dickies-style work jacket with yellow Kickstands patch on the front.
Lost on May 16th at my house the night I hosted the show for Prizzy Prizzy Please and the Coke Dares.
Message me if its yours and I'll give it back to you.
P.S.- To the owner: sorry it took me so long to post this, it just dawned on me that this would be a good way to return it to its owner. I hope you've been warm through the summer without it.
ACtually we should change the song to that song from clueless that brittany murphy waves her hand to called rollin with the homies. It might be coolio that does it.
I'm intristed in the bike Thursday but can't get to elgin till 6ish but I have to workout some details with my personal trainer. Ill let you know tomorrow night.
Not like any of us can get there...but I thought this was interesting:
May 28 - June 1: Bicycle Film Festival, NY The Bicycle Film Festival was born out of the urban bike culture of New York City. Celebrating the bicycle, the fest is about all styles of bikes and biking. What better way to celebrate these lifestyles than through art, film, music and performance? The festival brings together all aspects of bicycling to advocate its ability to transport us in many ways. Ultimately the Fest is about having a good time: films, parades, block parties and art shows - all bike themed. For a full list of festival events and showtimes, visit the Bicycle Film Festival site: http://www. bicyclefilmfestival. com
Was anyone interested in the WTTW volunteer thing? They're doing it again. Here are dates: Sunday June 1 12:30 - 4:30 PM 4:45 - 9:15 PM Monday June 2 6:30 - 9:30 PM Wednesday June 4 6:30 - 11:00 PM Thursday June 5 6:30 - 10:30 PM Sunday June 8
I am sitting with Natalie and Krista and they are talking about good 'ole times and it got a great idea for the KickStands... A biking scavenger hunt! We break up into teams and find shit around elgin on our bikes!
I would be interested in rides in chicago. I ride everyday (my only mode of transportation) But I no longer live in elgin... and very rarely go out there.
