1st Tweed Ride of 2010

One of the best things about living in Chicago is the network of cyclists that live here.

The Chainlink is, in my humble opinion the one stop place for every cyclist that lives in the Windy City. It provides a wealth of information on rides, and it has a wealth of options when it comes to the preference of riders.

You could be a slow rider and there is a ride for you, you could be a fast, experienced rider and there will be a ride for you.

Best part of it all is that you meet new people every time you go on a ride whether is a neighborhood ride like upcoming South Side Ride, or a fast paced ride like the ones this group does.

Such an example of the type of rides where you can meet new fellow cyclists is the BBC's Tweed Ride.

This ride is sponsored by the British Bicycles Chicago. A group that promotes English made bicycles. Although they do not discriminate if you ride a Japanese, Italian, French or other type of bike. I'm proud to say that my bike for this ride specifically is my pride and joy. A 1968 Robin Hood with a humpback frame. I haven't been able to find any information on this specific frame but I have not seen anything like it.

On Saturday 1-23-10 was the first Tweed ride of the year.

I love this ride particularly because I like dressing up and riding like in the old days when English gentlemen would ride their bikes in knickers, vest, coats and shirt and tie.

Granted this drawing does not do justice since you can hardly see how dapper the old chap looks.

Although I think the seat on that bike looks rather comfortable.
Check out this video made by my friend Aaron. He is also part of this group.
Check out the Chainlink and join the BBC group. I might see you on the next ride.