Rahm Emanuel’s Replacement, Mike Quigley, takes a Bike to DC

CHICAGO, IL – According to Active Transportation Alliance, on Saturday, May 9, at 11:30 a.m., the newest member of the Congressional Bike Caucus, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) will stop by Rudy’s Cycle and Fitness in the 5th Congressional District to purchase a bike for travel in Washington, D.C.

“There’s something wrong when we drive our cars to ride a stationary bike at an indoor gym,” said Quigley. “The 5th Congressional District sent me to Washington to fight to raise America’s environmental standards and to put an end to the practices that have led to global warming and that’s what I plan to do in Congress. But when I’m in Washington, I will fight to change America’s standards by riding my bike in place of taking my car.”

Congressman Quigley was elected to the seat vacated by Rahm Emmanuel. He has been a leader in environmental issues in Cook County, where he served as Cook County Commissioner, until his recent election to the House of Representatives.

Recognized by the Chicago Reader as “arguably the greenest elected official in Chicago, ” Quigley has become a member of the Congressional Bike Caucus, a bipartisan caucus of the United States House of Representatives founded by Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR). The caucus’ purpose is to promote cycling by improving infrastructure and increasing awareness of cyclists.