For bicyclists at all levels, there are the official “rules of the road,” and then there are the often more important unwritten rules of the road. These are the extra ones you invent to compensate for the motorists and pedestrians oblivious to their two-wheeled road-mates. Chicago writer Kristina Francisco shares some wisdom passed on to her.

Her friend and sage advisor, Jenny Abrahamian, is a bike enthusiast and chemist.


Music Button: Carl Craig, “Brainfreeze”, from the CD Sessions, (K7 records)