Events
Illinois Women Cyclists
Over here at Pretty Fast, I’ve been working hard with a group of other Illinois women with the same intentions- get more women on bikes. We’ve joined together to create Illinois Women Cyclists as a collaboration and collection of information to make our efforts more successful. Here’s the official press release and event details for [...]
Womens Cycling Meet & Greet 2012
Meet up with other female riders and racers in a friendly, low-key environment. Great for seasoned cyclists as well as newbies — come with questions or just come ready to meet new friends, say hi to old ones and be a part of Chicago’s growing female cycling community. We’ll be working with local photographer Liz [...]
Ladies Dirt Days #2
For the past couple years Half Acre Cycling and Julia Daher (Johnny Sprockets) have collectively planned a series of days at local trails for women to meet up and go on friendly, non-competitive group mountain bike rides. This year we are happy to announce we have joined forces and Pretty. Fast. will be co-hosting these [...]
Womens Racing Mechanics Workshop Pt. 1 – Wheels
By PF Contributor Kelly Clarke. Becky, Pretty Fast Organizer, and Joel, one of the knowledgeable staff members at Village Cycle Center (and also a frame builder) spoke to us at the Women’s Racing Mechanics Workshop about tires. Tire Tread Patterns For cyclocross there are three basic tread patterns to consider, and each have their advantages. [...]
Women’s Racing Mechanics Workshop Overview
By PF Contributor, Kelly Clarke I was really happy when I found out Pretty.Fast was hosting a racing specific mechanical workshop. Too often cycling workshops for women are really basic, like how to fix a flat. Ladies who ride regularly with teams and race already know how to do this. But after a full cyclocross [...]
Ladies Dirt Days 2012
We’re happy to have been asked to team up with Half Acre Cycling and Julia Daher of Johnny Sprockets to co-host the Ladies Dirt Days this year! If you’ve never been to or heard of these, you need to come check it out! As in the past couple of years, once a month this spring [...]
Women’s Race Mechanics Workshop Feb. 11!
Pretty Fast is at it again! This time, we’re doing things a little differently. We’re having a racing mechanics workshop. Here’s the deal: Space is limited to 30 people, so please RSVP to info@pretty-fast.org, and include specific questions you’d like answered.
Big Event Next Week!
Just in case you missed it, we’re having our big event next week! Check out our sponsors who have donated a ton of stuff to be raffled off, including another pair of Sidi Shoes from Village Cycle Center, a Mission Workshop bag, bike shorts or a jersey (your choice) from Gore Bike Wear, ride guides [...]
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Pretty. Fast. #2 [Women's Cycling Meet & Greet]
Pretty. Fast. is at it again. We’re having another meet & greet October 21 at Star Lounge Coffee. Meet up with other female riders and racers in a friendly, low-key environment. Great for seasoned cyclists as well as newbies — come with questions or just come ready to meet new friends, say hi to [...]