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Brompton Chicago

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About us

Meet new people and explore Chicago with a relaxed, fun-oriented cycling group. Chill rides, foodie rides, and longer adventures – part of the global Brompton Community!

Please follow our rules:
1.   Be kind. Welcome and encourage other riders. Insults, shaming, and hate will be removed, and offenders will be banned.
2.   Your safety is your responsibility. Helmets are required. Lights are required if riding in darkness. It is each rider’s responsibility to ensure their bike is clean, well-maintained, and fully functional.
3.   All bikes are welcome. Occasional Brompton-only events will be clearly labeled. Contact your local Brompton dealer if you'd like to borrow a Brompton for an event (participation may vary).
4.   If your plans change, please update your RSVP.

We are more than a bike group. We are a family that supports each other. Our values:
-   We are a community - We are united by our passion. We use our collective effort to make the world better, brighter, more colorful and fun.
-   We take pride - We are committed to making a positive impact on the world.
-   We are human - Being ourselves creates magic.
-   We are curious - Inspiration is everywhere. We explore our city and world.
-   We bring energy - Positivity energy spreads our movement. We bring others along on the journey.

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Brompton Chicago: J.C. Lind Bike Co to One Earth Film Festival
Sat, Apr 25 · 5:00 PM CDT
J.C. Lind Bike Co., 1311 North Wells St, Chicago, IL, US
Join us Saturday, April 25th, for our first Brompton group ride event of 2026. This is a 4 mile one way party pace (chill) ride. Meet at J.C. Lind Bike Co. We will ride north through Old Town and the Lake Front Trail exiting at Belmont Harbor (Roscoe St.) ending at 3338 N Broadway (Broadway United Methodist Church) to attend the One Earth Film Festival screening of the documentary film From Rails To Trails. Click here for more details on the film and to purchase tickets. Tickets are not included with your Meetup membership, they are free and there is a suggested donation. The One Earth Film Festival is a non-profit and J.C. Lind Bike Co. has been a long time supporter and attendee to many of their events over the past decade.

We’ll gather J.C. Lind Bike Co. at 5:00 PM and roll out at 5:15 PM.

Here is a link to the route we will be riding -

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54658972

All bikes are welcome, and yes—that means non-Brompton bikes too!
Need to borrow a bike for the event?

We have a few Brompton loaners available. To reserve a loaner bike, please RSVP and reach out to J.C. Lind Bike Co. by calling/texting (312) 643-1670.

Quick Info:
- All bikes welcome (not just Bromptons!)
- Casual/no drop pace, staff-led ride
- ~ 4 miles
- Brompton loaners available with RSVP

Schedule Recap:
- 5:00 PM – Meet at J.C. Lind Bike Co.
- 5:15 PM – Roll out
- 5:45/6:00 PM – Arrive at One Earth Film Festival
- 6:30-7:30 PM - view screening of From Rails To Trails
Our Community Rules:

- Helmets are required.
- No one gets left behind!
- Be kind and encourage others.
- Welcome new experiences and people.
- This space is for gathering, not for selling.
- Be honest about your ability to participate

.BY ATTENDING this event you ACKNOWLEDGE and ACCEPT the following:
1. I ACKNOWLEDGE, agree, and represent that I understand the nature of bicycling activities and that I am qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such activity. I further acknowledge that the ride-out will be conducted over public pavements and facilities open to the public, and upon which the hazards of traveling are to be expected. I further agree and warrant that if, at any time, I believe conditions to be unsafe, I will immediately discontinue further participation.
2. I FULLY UNDERSTAND that (a) BICYCLING ACTIVITIES INVOLVE RISKS AND DANGERS OF SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY, PARALYSIS AND DEATH ("Risks"); (b) these Risks and dangers may be caused by my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the ride-out, the conditions in which the ride-out takes place, or the negligence of others; (c) there may be OTHER RISKS AND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LOSSES either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time; and I FULLY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSSES, COSTS, AND DAMAGES I may incur as a result of my participation; (d) I acknowledge that J.C. Lind Bike Co., event organizers, ride leaders, and volunteers will not be liable for any accidents or damages through this ride-out.
3. PHOTO RELEASE: I CONSENT to my voice, name, and/or likeness being used, without compensation, in any and all media, whether now known or hereafter devised, for eternity, and release J.C. Lind Bike Co., its successors, assigns and licensees from any liability whatsoever of any nature.
DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE SUBJECT TO THE FOREGOING.
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