Gear Up For Chicago’s 2019 Bike To Work Challenge

By Stephanie Kim
Gearing Up For Chicago’s 2019 Bike To Work Challenge
A commuter station for at the Polish Triangle for the 2010 Bike to Work Week, hosted annually by the Active Transportation Alliance. The 2019 Bike to Work Challenge runs from June 14 to 28. Flicrk
Gearing Up For Chicago’s 2019 Bike To Work Challenge
A commuter station for at the Polish Triangle for the 2010 Bike to Work Week, hosted annually by the Active Transportation Alliance. The 2019 Bike to Work Challenge runs from June 14 to 28. Flicrk

Gear Up For Chicago’s 2019 Bike To Work Challenge

By Stephanie Kim
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Starting this week, you might notice a lot more bikers out on the road. That’s because the 2019 Bike to Work Challenge kicks off this Friday.

The two-week challenge is the most anticipated part of the annual Chicago Bike Week, which runs from June 21 to 28.

Morning Shift checks in with seasoned cyclists about some pointers to keep in mind for this year’s challenge. 

GUESTS: John Greenfield, editor of Streetsblog Chicago

Monica Eng, WBEZ reporter

LEARN MORE: Chicago Bike Week (Active Transportation Alliance)

New City Bike Map Includes Upcoming Greenways, Safety Tips for Motorists (Streetsblog Chicago 6/7/19)

The Mellow Chicago Bike Map: Our guide to the lowest-stress routes in the city (Chicago Reader 6/20/18)