Weekend round-up: Sex on wheels.
on Nov 20, 2009Photo: thoughtyouknew.usFridayThough You Knew Us launch gala gallery party. "Look at the size of her panniers!"(thanks Rory.)Intergalactic Sex Rodeo is none of those things as far as I can tell, but if it's anything like their youtube fare, expect hi...

The TyK 2010 Bike Pinnup Calendar is here.
on Nov 19, 2009You should switch to this HMO immediately. Photo: Michelle NolanThought You Knew Us took twelve of the smokin' hottest female cyclists from the streets of Chicago, checked their resumes for street cred(these are actual commuters, racers and mechanic...

Sex, booze, and.....well, that's it.
on Nov 18, 2009Photo: rickNothing brings out the magic of booze like a balanced cocktail in a intimately lit bar, sipped in close proximity to a beautiful woman who is slowly removing her clothing. I'll bet most distillers would die happy knowing their spirits had...

You should eat this: Three Little Piggys.
on Nov 17, 2009Photo: james.murphyThe comes a time in an adventurous diner's life when they desire a challenge. There is nothing like consuming a sandwich with three kinds of pork, fried egg and an onion ring, nearly the size of your head- a meal fit to choke an ad...

How do you deal with (bicycle) loss?
on Nov 15, 2009Photo: EschlabachI can't talk about biking in Chicago without discussing theft, and I'm finding it especially topical because last week some scumbag stole the Crane bell from my handlebar. I should just suck it up, right? A bell is not a valuable...

Weeked Round-up: Dress to impress.
on Nov 13, 2009...With hotties like this rolling around, cold weather doesn't stand a chance. Photo: DottieCHIFridayAs long as the wretched parts of the 90s are back we might as well have good parts like the Meat Puppets. Schubas, $16/$18I don't know anything abou...

Bike v. Motorbike
on Nov 12, 2009Photo: Death Spray CustomOur cross-section of urban motorcyclists has something unique: We are the first in a long while to take bicycles seriously. We are not a big demographic but have some brilliant representation. From Australian Deus to Briti...

GOONS: Rip it up!
on Nov 10, 2009 in milwaukee GOONS grand graffiti It made my morning to see a BMX GOON hauling ass at the corner of Milwaukee and Grand on the way to work. Another commuter had pulled over to take the same picture with a better camera(if you're reading this, send a link!). There artist responsible...

Big Star opens today.
on Nov 9, 2009 in tacos whiskey kahan big star Photo: Ellen Malloy, via Grub Street Chicago.The whiskey and taco stand piloted by Paul Kahan(Blackbird, Publican) opens today in the spot historically occupied by the Pontiac Grill. I posted about it a few months ago(did you try the DIY taco and bo...

Weeked Round-up: For your strength.
on Nov 6, 2009Level of opacity = level of deliciousness. Photo: JOEM500This weekend is about fortifying yourself with indomitable passion for life. Seriously, the irony crap is DEAD. This is for real.Saturday El Circo Cheapo Cabaret are back from terrorizing th...