I started biking pretty regularly in the city a little over a year ago. Well I just had my first (thankfully very minor) bike accident from a car hitting me.

I was riding down a one-way street and while approaching an alley an SUV pulled out and ran straight into my front tire. I was going very slow and being cautious because I knew the alley was there, but the driver was clueless there even was a bike lane. She hit my bike enough to make the front tire turn to the left, I stopped in enough time that I caught myself and didn’t fall off the bike.

Out of shock I yelled something like “wtf!” and she just started at me (probably scared, she was young, maybe teenage) but she kept on driving! Not a roll down of the window to ask if I was ok, or even a hand gesture motioning she was sorry. I would have told her I was fine and to just be more cautious, but she just wanted to flee. Like, what if I was a kid? Or what if she knocked me down and I was injured? What makes someone think it’s a good idea to just roll on by?

I guess I mostly want to just rant a little. But I also think I’m going to make a report to 311 to make some safety improvements in that area. Repainting the bike lanes, adding some signage that says “bike crossing both ways” at the alley exit, not sure what else so any other suggestions are appreciated.

Also, is this something I should file a police report for? I am not injured and my bike seems fine.

Been trying to get into biking, need something cheap, am probably going to grab something from marketplace. My question is what are some things to look out for? I found a couple listings I thought were decent, any inputs?

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Hi, someone stole my bike from my garage. I made a police report already. Posting this in the hopes someone sees it!

Huge kudos to CAMBR for maintaining such gorgeous trails! Highly recommend checking this forest preserve out, it’s easily accessible from highway or Metra.

Hi all! I found a wallet in an e-divvy on the lakefront trail near Igor’s Bike Shack this afternoon 10/25— if this might be yours please let me know !!!

EDIT: a wallet AND headphones my b

Belmont Harbor north entrance

Anyone have any bike handlebars they don't want? (Preferably for a children's bike)

Or would going somewhere like Working Bikes be an affordable option?

I'm using them for a costume and planning on donating them to a bike shop after, or I can return back to the owner!

Happy Fall, Y’all!

Switching it up and riding this Saturday, October 31st, AKA Halloween. 🎃☠️

We'll meet at the WMS Boathouse at Clark Park at 11:00 AM and head out to some good ole fall favorites. First stop, Une Année via the Channel and North Branch trails. Then it's over to Saint Errant. With it being Halloween, we'll keep it to two stops and move it along.

Bring your locks and lights.

(yes, it's AI, sorry)

Hey everyone! My bicycle was stolen, and I was wondering if there’s anything else I can do besides filing a police report. It’s a pink Nishiki XL bicycle with a large frame. If anyone happens to see it or has any advice on how I might find it, I’d really appreciate it! Thank you!

Hey guys does any biker/pedestrian have any experience with being hit by a car? I had someone blow a 3 way stop sign and I got hit. It was actually an off duty emt that works for one of the fire stations.

I’m back from the hospital and thankfully nothing is broken, but I’m a bit damaged. No head or spinal injury has been found, but nobody I know has had an experience like that yet (and hopefully never)

Thankfully a few pedestrians stopped. A police report was made and that info was given to the hospital when they asked for my insurance.

The officer said that the intersection has a camera so maybe I will be able to access that? He also mentioned something about how I can pay $6 for the police report, not sure if the video of found would be in there?

Hello everyone, I’m looking for a foldable bike for short (3 mile trips from CTA to work) twice daily. Lightweight is what I’m most interested in. I don’t need multiple gears or anything special. The bike I already ride is a single speed and I really like it. I’m fine with a coaster brake.

Does anyone know of any bike shops with foldable bikes in stock and if so what model(s)? If not, then what’s my best bet to order online?

Because motorists break the law more than 13 times as often, and there are receipts

Some dipshit blocked an intersection because he went when it was not his turn and when there was obviously no room for him.

People start honking at him, and I tell him to learn to drive once I get around him. He shouts back "at least I have a car"

Driving in rush hour traffic is such a miserable experience but dude who is bad at it still thinks it's a flex

After many years, I started riding a bike again at the beginning of the pandemic. Since then, I’ve biked 22,000 miles. I’m retired so I ride almost every day. There have been plenty of close calls.

But my luck ran out on Tuesday. I got nailed by a hit and run driver in a northern suburb. The car hit me hard and I hit the ground hard. There was a really nice good samaritan who helped me and called 911.

Fortunately, the ER CAT scan and x-rays came back negative. But my shoulder, chest and thumb hurt like hell. And I can’t sleep.

Yesterday, I went to the police station for an incident report and to get my bike back. It took them almost 2 hours to retrieve my bike. And the cops didn’t seem to care about my case. They told me they weren’t going to investigate.

Right after, a law firm called my cell phone and asked for me by name to talk about the accident. The only way they could get my info is from someone with the police.

On my way home from an MRI and wanted to share some things I’ve learned post accident. This is just my experience and shouldn’t be considered legal advice.

Back in July I was hit head on while riding on Milwaukee and went over the bars. Two bystanders were kind enough to help me get to safety and called for help. Since then it’s been a rough time but here’s what I wish I knew before.

1.) Seek medical attention. Adrenaline will mask your symptoms at first and it’s best to get checked out by the provider that’s right for you.

2.) You’re gonna hurt more the next day. Take it easy and call off work. Drink a lot of water and monitor your symptoms.

3.) File a police report. You can’t really get any claim filed without one. Pay the $8 to get a digital copy for your files. No record, no real chance to get your bills paid.

4.)Document everything and get a lawyer. You don’t want to deal with an insurance company believe me. They will be more responsive if you have representation and it’ll be a lot less stressful. So many good bike lawyers in Chicago.

5.) Ease yourself back into your routine. I was so excited to get back on my bike when I got it from the shop (shout out Kozie for fixing my baby) but you can over do it easily. Stretch and don’t over exert yourself in the following months. Injuries can take a long time to heal and although exercise is great it can hinder your recovery.

Here’s some final parting gifts of knowledge:

An ambulance ride will cost you about $3500. The city will promptly bill you.

Minimum personal injury coverage in Illinois is $25,000 and most lawyers will take about 20-30% of a settlement.

It will take months to get an insurance company to settle. Keep those receipts!

Thanks for coming to my ted talk. I hope it helps some riders navigate accidents and recovery. Stay safe out there!

Hey all, I'm looking for a Cannondale T700 bike. I'm planning to take it on a long bike touring trip for a few weeks in a few months. If anyone has one they'd be interested in selling let me know!

Was taken out Sept 23rd while in the bike lane by some arsehole opening the door into me. Any information for my case the insurance is trying to not pay out been out of work for 21 days at this point. Any information is good information any lawyer or anything. Thanks

Been riding my bike so much since moving here and I've been training consistently on the LFP for most of this year. Also tried a few group rides. Thinking about trying a crit or road race next year. Maybe the one at the Autobahn racetrack. Generally, what's the crit scene like in Chicago? How competitive is it for novice racers?

Also, I've seen the chicagogrouprides.com website, but any specific recs for rides to help a noob train for that kind of racing?

I live on a fairly busy street that seems to have a lot of scared bicyclists. I ride in the street frequently but these folk prefer the busy sidewalk. Many times I’ve seen them fly around in the grass innocent pedestrians and kids walking to the nearby park. Other times I’ll be walking out my front door right onto the sidewalk and they fly right past nearly knocking me down. If you’re too scared to ride in the street then take the bus or drive