From TheLoop Faculty Spotlight: Dave Dolak by, Benita Zepeda (BA ’11) September 27, 2011       Dave Dolak, senior lecturer in the Science and Mathematics Department, knows what it means to bring science to life in the eyes of artists and to create opportunities. Dolak is not only a trained geologist, he is a luthier (one who makes stringed instruments), a musician, an avid biker, and an innovator at Columbia College. “I...

On October 1st from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM C4Cycling will be at The Open Streets on STATE STREET. Stop by and say Hi. Enjoy the ultimate urban playground as State Street opens for pedestrians only to play, walk, bike and enjoy healthy recreation in the heart of the Loop. On Saturday, October 1st, Chicago Loop Alliance and Active Transportation Alliance present Open Streets on State Street, an unprecedented event that promotes community culture and...

Planning has begun for Alderman Fioretti’s 2nd ward bike ride. The event takes place Saturday, July 16th Rain or Shine. Here’s the Draft of the proposed route. And a Link the the map on Google>  http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=204329816066856060564.0004a25185dd8b9014ade Proposed Poster design...

Greg Borzo Stopped by the other day to contribute to Alderman Fioretti’s annual bike ride coming this July, Greg just published a book on “Where to Bike Chicago.” Greg’s book is chock full of bike riding goodness. The maps and historical information is a must have for any Chicago bike rider. Do yourself or that special someone that rides a bike a favor and pick up a...