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Mapping Lee Bey’s Southern Exposure

November 18, 2019December 16, 2019 SteveLeave a Comment on Mapping Lee Bey’s Southern Exposure
A tour bike standing in front of one side of the mid century modern steep roofed triangle windowed St. Thomas Episcopal Church.

A map of 60+ overlooked Chicago South Side buildings and parks.

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Posted in Architecture, MapsTagged brighton park, bronzeville, chatham, chinatown, douglas, englewood, hyde park, pullman, roseland, south chicago, south side, washington park, west pullman

Public Sculpture 1 (5 Photos)

November 11, 2019November 18, 2019 SteveLeave a Comment on Public Sculpture 1 (5 Photos)
A tour bike leaning in front of a sun dial sculpture with the Chicago skyline in the background.

Photos from CBA’s Public Sculpture Map

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Posted in Photos, Public ArtTagged art, bronzeville, grant park, henry moore, josh garber, lake view, magdalena abakanowicz, mary brogger, museum campus, richard hunt, smith park

Looking Around 18 (10 Photos)

October 29, 2019November 11, 2019 SteveLeave a Comment on Looking Around 18 (10 Photos)
A tour bike leaning on the Art Deco stone business facade that reads ACME vertically to the left of the door and INDUSTRIAL above it.

Late September and October sites seen from the bike.

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Posted in Looking Around, PhotosTagged art deco, aztec, bronzeville, churches, cicero hine, douglas, jas petersen, meeting of styles, midcentury modern, modern, north kenwood, oakland, pilsen, queen anne, schools, street art, the gap, west town

CBA Rides 4 (10 Photos)

July 30, 2019August 19, 2019 SteveLeave a Comment on CBA Rides 4 (10 Photos)
A CBA bike tour rider taking a picture of Chicago skyscrapers from Wolf Point.

Some early summer CBA rides in action.

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Posted in Photos, Tours in ActionTagged bronzeville, delilah salgado, fulton market, hollywood cleaners, IIT, jas petersen, logan square, mies van der rohe, museum campus, pablo serrano, pilsen, sam kirk, solomon souza, sports venues, west loop, wicker park, wolf point

Map Updates 4 (17 photos)

June 25, 2019September 13, 2019 adminLeave a Comment on Map Updates 4 (17 photos)
Tour bike leaning on the base of an equestrian George Washington statue

Seventeen photos recently added to CBA maps

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Posted in Map Updates, PhotosTagged bridgeport, bronzeville, dearborn park, edgewater, grant park, historic schools, memorials, monuments, oak park, printchicago, public art, rogers park, roscoe village, the loop, west loop

Looking Around 12 (13 Photos)

April 16, 2019May 21, 2019 adminLeave a Comment on Looking Around 12 (13 Photos)
A bicycle wheel next to aa mural of a little gray man with a spray can.

Thirteen photos from the early days of April.

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Posted in Looking Around, PhotosTagged bronzeville, east garfield park, heart of chicago, little village, logan square, oak park, pilsen

Looking Around 9 (16 Photos)

March 4, 2019May 16, 2019 SteveLeave a Comment on Looking Around 9 (16 Photos)
A tour bike leaning next to the red terra cotta entrance of yellow and red brick patterned Rosenwald Apartments.

16 views from late February bike riding.

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Posted in Looking Around, PhotosTagged bronzeville, douglas, east garfield park, lincoln park, park boulevard, pilsen, the gap, unionstockyards, west town

Victory Monument

November 11, 2018November 11, 2018 SteveLeave a Comment on Victory Monument
A tour bike leaning on the white marble base of a dark bronze World War 1 Black American soldier with a row of high rise apartments behind.

Victory Monument, World War I Black Soldiers’ Memorial  (Leonard Crunelle, 1927, 1936)   Find this monument on the Monuments and Memorials Map and read more about it at Chicago Public Art    

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Posted in Monuments/Memorials, More PhotosTagged african american, bronzeville, monuments, world war 1

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  •   Steve is great and love the tours. My wife took me on one a couple years ago and we went again while some friends were in town last week. Great... read more way to see the city and each tour is customized based on what you are interested in learning about and how far you want to go. Highly recommend!

    thumb Jason K.
    8/16/2022

  •   A fantastic bike tour, personally tailored to your interests. We did a 3-hour ride with a group of four who signed up together, but you can also sign up alone... read more and be paired with others.

    Steve is a friendly and knowledgeable guide. We had a rider who hadn't ridden a bicycle in years and Steve's loaner bike and helmet worked out great.

    Highly recommend the "bike the boulevards" route and on through Pilsen and Chinatown. Great history and architecture.

    Thanks, Steve!

    thumb Alex H.
    7/12/2019

  •   This was by far the best day of my vacation in Chicago. A bike tour is the best way to see a city, and Steve's street art bike tour was... read more such a great experience. We saw great popular murals and tons of never seen or known about before. Steve knew the answers to all my questions about the artists, the collaborations, the backgrounds of the pieces and more. On top of that I felt very safe the whole and trusted his urban biking skills. It was truly a memorable experience and I can't wait to take my friends with me next time I go!

    thumb Naima B.
    10/29/2019

  •   I spent an amazing 4.5 hours riding 15 miles on a totally customized bike tour with Steve. He knows so much about the art, architecture, and history along the way... read more (he is a retired teacher so it's not surprising.) After I got home he even provided me with a detailed map of the ride that included photos of me along the way with informational links about the scene shown. A+ experience.

    thumb Colin K.
    8/17/2021

  •   My friend from out of town wanted to visit me in Chicago for my birthday. Instead of going out to a fancy dinner, we decided to go on an... read more adventure with Chicago Bike Adventures. It was a great! I live in Chicago and love to bike. I wasn't sure if I would see anything new or unexpected on my trip because I live here, but I certainly did! Steve is extremely knowledgeable and knows about all the hidden gems! He customized the tour for just me and my friend and one other woman that joined us that day. It was great to be able to see all of the things I wanted to see (like street art, history, and planning stuff) and not get into the things I didn't care as much about. I'm sure there are many more customized adventures that he is prepared to give!

    We saw a lot of really fantastic street art. We also stopped by a brewery in Pilsen, Lo Rez. I highly recommend it! Steve was extremely knowledgeable about all of the things and places we visited. He was also very approachable and fun to ride with. He even lent someone a pair of socks so she could be a little warmer on the ride. Great guy.

    It was great how Steve knew which route to take. He clearly did a lot of research in finding the best way to get around. I ride my bike in Chicago so I know how difficult it can be getting around if you don't find a bike lane, or a less busy street. The ride that day was very pleasant and stress free.

    Oh! I should mention that it was 33 degrees when we did this trip and I still loved it! We bundled up and kept warm by moving.

    I would definitely recommend this for a visitor or a local!

    thumb Emily E.
    1/25/2019

  •   I found Steve of Chicago Bike Adventures on Trip Advisor. They also have a website: https://chicagobikeadventures.com/about/

    I wanted to enhance a four day holiday in Chicago... read more with something more interesting than the usual Red Bus or Architectural River Tours which, while worth doing, are things I had done before. Steve's tours involve riding cycles around the northern neighborhoods of the city for 5 hours while he explained the sights. Before the tour, you are sent a questionnaire which asks about your size, bike riding expertise, and interests: History, architecture, sports, churches, etc.

    I chose a cold day in December and was the only person on the tour which meant I got Steve all to myself. When I arrived a the beginning of the tour, Steve was waiting with a helmet and a well tuned bicycle adjusted for my size and ready to go.

    We started with a tour of the immediate neighborhood. As we rode He explained the local history and pointed out landmarks. The pace was just right, we kept moving to stay warm, it was about 30 degrees F, with stops at various points of interest. Steve teaches in the Chicago schools when he is not giving bicycle tours and we got along famously. As the tour went open we explored the University of Illinois, street art, the trendy new neighborhoods that are attracting tech workers and historical sights going back 100 years.

    One of the best things about a small group tour is the ability to get to know a local, ask questions and get a sense of what it is like to live in the city you are visiting. This is much better than hearing a recording of the points of interest as you drive by on a bus filled with other tourists.

    Later Steve took me to a local taco place for lunch. The food was very tasty and we continued our discussion of Chicago, one of the most interesting cities I know.

    After 5 hours and 12 miles of bike riding I was tired and very happy to have taken the tour. I suspect you will be just as satisfied if you take one of Steve's bike tours. Although the route is chosen carefully to minimize congested streets, you will be riding in a big city for hours so you should be comfortable riding a bicycle in traffic.
    John Kelly

    thumb John K.
    12/28/2018

  •   Steve created a wonderful memory for us while on a short trip to Chicago. Our group of girls had a mix of biking experience and he went out of his... read more way to ensure we all felt comfortable. This tour was a comfortable pace filled with local art and history of each space. The ability to ride through the city made us feel like a local even though my riding skills may have indicated otherwise. Thank you Steve for making us feel like a priority to you and your city. Would love to come and do this again.

    thumb Amy H.
    4/29/2021

  •   Absolutely loved this bike tour with Steve. Our tour was customized to what we wanted to see. Steve included stops in between our requested stops so we could learn and... read more enjoy more about this beautiful city. Steve was patient with us and accommodating to our level of bike riding, making sure we were following behind and letting us know our route ahead. Steve took pictures and put them together on a map showing where we had been. He also included photos from the movie sites we stopped at so we could compare our pictures with the movie. It was awesome! I will recommend Steve to friends and book again!!!

    thumb Stacie A.
    9/25/2023

  •   If you want to get to know Chicago more personally, try this out. This was one of my favorite experiences during my three day stay at Chicago. I did all... read more the tourist must-dos but it was nice to bike around neighborhoods and to feel what exactly the locals see everyday. Steve was great with everything from picking out/adjusting a bike for my size to explaining fun little details of Chicago. If you love being active and want a new experience while traveling, this would be great for you.

    thumb Somang L.
    8/28/2019

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  •   We had a good time exploring the outer neighborhoods of Chicago with Steve!

    thumb Robert
    September 10, 2022

  •   If you are looking for a great way to experience the City and get a unique perspective this is for you! Steve is a great guide a will tailor the... read more ride to your skill level.

    thumb Tony
    October 6, 2020

  •   Steve's a friendly, knowledgable and fun guide and I very much enjoyed the tour with him! He personalises the tour well and I wish I had the time to do... read more another tour with him! Defnitely recommend!

    thumb Nora
    May 23, 2023

  •   Steve was great. The tour was very complete, he took us to all the cool neighborhoods of Chicago. We saw lots of street art, architecture, and many more things. I... read more have been living in Chicago for 5 years, and still managed to see a lot of new things. Had a lot of fun. Thanks Steve!

    thumb Maria
    October 9, 2020

  •   Most excellent tour ever. Highly recommend and Steve is extremely nice and informative.

    thumb Michael
    June 15, 2021

  •   Steve’s bike tour is the best way to see Chicago. Seeing the street art and murals throughout the city on a bike was truly an unforgettable and immersive creative and... read more cultural experience. I’ll definitely be doing this again, and would love to bring friends with me!

    thumb Naima
    October 28, 2019

  •   We had an excellent experience on Steve's Chicago Bike Adventure. We all enjoyed the day immensely, felt comfortable and safe, and learned a lot about the neighborhoods, street art, and... read more city. It was such a fun way to experience the area. Steve also provides a bike map of your tour with photos from the day, which is a fun way to remember the experience and learn more about the sites visited. The tour was customized to our interests, and Steve was open to our questions. I would highly recommend the tour, and will probably participate again when I visit Chicago.

    thumb Lisa
    August 15, 2019

  •   Steve was an amazing tour guide. He showed us all of Chicago's neighborhoods and provided an authentic experience.

    thumb Jackie
    August 12, 2018

  •   Had a really great time with Steve! Very knowledgeable about the history of the US, and Chicago in particular, and overall a really nice guy to talk to while exploring... read more some of the cool spots and neighborhoods. The bike was great too!

    thumb Mikita
    July 26, 2022

  •   The bike tour with Steve was great. A great way to explore a bit more than downtown Chicago and connect better with the city. Steve knows the region and its... read more history very well and he was a great guide. After the tour, he sent me a map with our route and some great pictures. Totally recommend this!

    thumb Livya
    June 11, 2023

TripAdvisor

  • star rating  I spent an amazing 4.5 hours touring Chicago neighborhoods with Steve. He knows an amazing amount about the art, architecture, and history along the ride. He totally customizes the tour... read more based on your interests. After the trip he provided me with a detailed map of the route with photos of some of the stops and with informational links. A+ experience.

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    ColinKnightMD
    August 17, 2021

  • star rating  If you're looking for a fun, informative bike tour of Chicago with friendly, knowledgeable guide then look no further! I was lucky enough to have a one to one personal... read more tour with Steve the other day. It was clear to me he takes great care...More

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    avatar thumb Costi S
    September 7, 2018

  • star rating  This was a great experience! Steve was great, informative, and truly wanted us to have a great time. This is highly recommended and a great way to see the city... read more in a totally different way! His expertise in history exponentially added to the already great...More

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    John R
    November 1, 2019

  • star rating  Excellent experience and would highly recommend. Steve, the owner and guide, was incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and tailored the tour to our interests.

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    avatar thumb SLC3333
    May 28, 2019

  • star rating  Steve is a warm, fun-loving and very knowlegeable tour guide. He took us through several very cool neighborhoods, showed us awesome street art and shared countless interesting details. He is... read more a confident bike tour guide and knows the streets of Chicago well. He even managed to arrange good weather for the tour! :)

    I highly recommend Steve and Chicago Bike Adventures...you'll have a blast!

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    theworldiswide
    September 30, 2019

  • star rating  Had a wonderful tour around town with Steve. He showed me places where I never ever would have been on my own. Well maintained bikes and a beautiful city! I... read more would definitely recommend Chicago Bike Adventures.

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    avatar thumb Nadinevd
    September 28, 2018

  • star rating  Steve was awesome! Catered the ride to my pace and showed me tons and tons of street art (just like I wanted). He was easy to talk to, very knowledgeable... read more and very down to earth.

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    316drewr
    August 24, 2019

  • star rating  Steve did a great job of showing our small group around Chicago. Went to parts of Chicago I would never have found on my own and got a taste of... read more what it is like to be a bicycle commuter in Chicago. I had a different...More

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    avatar thumb Super8Connoisseur
    May 5, 2019

  • star rating  This is a great way to see more of Chicago and develop an understanding of the communities and history of the city overall. Steve takes great pictures and shares them... read more with you after the tour. Depending on the weather make sure you dress appropriately!

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    Shannon H
    March 1, 2021

  • star rating  Very knowledgeable of the city of Chicago. Very considerate and safe lead bicyclist. Great way to explore the city! Highly recommend.

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    Meadow C
    August 27, 2019

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