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Bikes and Bargains at 6th Annual Winter Bike Swap

Chicago Talks, February 13, 2015

Still looking for a Valentine’s gift for that special rider in your life? Single and just need something to lift your spirits? Don’t miss the 2015 Winter Bike Swap event on Saturday Feb. 14th.

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The swap is Saturday February 14, 2015 at Jaks Tap located at 901 W. Jackson. Though it is in a bar, the swap is all-ages. There is a small entrance fee. The swap this year is brought to you by the Chicago Bicycle Coalition.

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The swap features a lot of clearance, close-out and factory seconds for sale for about 50% off. If you’re a bargain hunter, definitely don’t miss it! There are vendors with parts, gear, garments, tires, even maps and safety equipment – all at the Winter Bike Swap.

$40 bike from Bike Swap 2013. It is a Peugeot mixté frame. Photo by Barbara Iverson
$40 bike from Bike Swap 2013. It is a Peugeot mixté frame. Photo by Barbara Iverson

For the sixth straight year, Chicago area cyclists will be able to come together to browse and buy bikes, bike parts, bike clothes and accessories as well as discover a wide variety of companies, non-profit groups, individuals and organizations with bicycle related services.

Some of the groups that will have tables there, in addition to the bikes for sale are the:American Cancer Society, Active Transportation Alliance, Bicycle Illinois, Big Shoulders Realty, Blue City Cycles, Boulevard Bikes, Chicago Ride of Silence, Chicago Velo, Ciclo Urbano, Cycle Bike Shop, Freeman Kevenides Law Firm, Illinois Bicycle Lawyers at Keating Law Offices, Illinois Bike Attorneys, Kozie Prery, Live Grit, Major Taylor Cycling Club Chicago, Monday Night Bike Build, On the Route Bicycles, Po Campo, Slow Roll Chicago, South Chicago Velodrome Association, The Chainlink, True Partners in Craft, West Town Bikes, Working Bikes and scores of individual sellers.

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