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Biker Profiles
These are profiles of UIC bikers. If you would like to add your story to this list, log in to the site and fill in the Bike Profile form (this page should come up after you log in). If you don't have an account yet, you can get one by Registering for a Break The Gridlock 'Westgate' account.
Monica
UIC affiliation:
Undergraduate
Year your Flame ignited:
2006
Current major:
Graphic Design
Route (and distance) you ride between home and campus:
I live on campus, so no riding for me.
Biggest challenge:
Riding in the loop.
Recovering from my cab vs. biking accident.
Still needing to buy a helmet.
How did you overcome that challenge:
A good amount of physical therapy, and getting back on my bike a week after the accident.
Tips for new cyclists:
Explore the city, have fun, be safe!
noisivelvet
UIC affiliation:
Undergraduate
Year your Flame ignited:
2005
Current major:
Moving Image
Personal web site, contact info:
http://www.noisivelvet.com
Route (and distance) you ride between home and campus:
Fair weather: North & California to Stevenson Hall to Peoria & Van Buren.
Not so fair weather: Jefferson & Fulton to Stevenson Hall to Peoria & Van Buren.
Biggest challenge:
I think my first ride in downtown rush hour traffic ranks up there. Some guy in a truck thinking I was valet parking and catching a cab the hard way (doored) on Halsted.
How did you overcome that challenge:
Once in a blue moon I ride up next to a big vehicle,
Lay a hand on it's side and think to myself: It's scared of me.
Tips for new cyclists:
No one wants to push you in a wheelchair, Wear a helmut.
Microchele
UIC affiliation:
Graduate
Year your Flame ignited:
2006
Current major:
Communication
Degree(s) attained:
BA
Personal web site, contact info:
myspace
Route (and distance) you ride between home and campus:
4 blocks!
Biggest challenge:
bike maintenance, my bike: http://i9.tinypic.com/2mhd5c0.jpg
Tips for new cyclists:
wear a helmet!
Pank
UIC affiliation:
Alumni
Year your Flame ignited:
2005
Current major:
N/A
Degree(s) attained:
N/A
Route (and distance) you ride between home and campus:
Irving Park -> Elston -> Milwaukee -> Halsted: Roundabouts 9 Miles one way.
Biggest challenge:
During the winter: Overheating, During the Summer: Overheating
How did you overcome that challenge:
Winter: Parring down what I wear and hydrating better, Summer: Wearing noth...I mean hydrating
Tips for new cyclists:
Have fun! Riding is supposed to be relaxing and fun, so don't let idiots get to you. :)
Steven Vance
UIC affiliation:
Undergraduate
Year your Flame ignited:
2005
Current major:
Sociology
Personal web site, contact info:
http://www.stevevance.net
Route (and distance) you ride between home and campus:
About 1.1 miles from my apartment on 18th St. I take Morgan all the way. Anyone else think Morgan could be created into a Pilsen-UIC-West Town-West Loop Super Bikeway?
Biggest challenge:
Remembering to clean and lube my bike. Last winter, I was ignorant about oiling spokes and two broke.
Tips for new cyclists:
Lube your chain every two weeks at least. Fill up your tires with air! If you've owned a car, you had to do these too (well, change the oil instead of lube the chain).
Kevin
UIC affiliation:
Graduate
Non-Degree Seeking
Administator
Year your Flame ignited:
2001
Current major:
n/a
Degree(s) attained:
B.S., M.S.
Route (and distance) you ride between home and campus:
Bloomingdale-Milwaukee-Noble-Hubbard-Morgan (3 miles)
Biggest challenge:
Rain/slush, street grime.
How did you overcome that challenge:
Fenders, my man, fenders!!!
Tips for new cyclists:
Ride defensively, communicate with all fellow road-users, be polite, kind, and patient. Have a smile once in awhile too -- it's fun to bike!