Mia, 1900 block of W Division St, Chicago, IL

Mia rides a Bianchi Pista Via Brera in cream from Boulevard Bikes

Tell me more about your bike, and where you got it? My Bike is a Bianchi/ Pista via brera in cream. I bought it this past spring at Boulevard Bikes in Logan Square. I walked in there looking for a basket and came out with a new bike. the guys there are super friendly and are really good sellers!
What are you wearing? I'm wearing a necklace by Pound Jewelry, coat from Zara, sweatshirt from Target, leggings, and Steve Madden flats.
Where are you going?  I am on my way to get smoothies with the singer from Frances with Wolves, a band i like from St. Louis.
Why ride? Riding puts a smile on my face, its environmentally friendly, and its a good way to explore the city. Not to mention my bike is fucking awesome!
Favorite ride? My favorite ride consists of moonlight, freshly paved road, laughter, and good company (usually my boyfriend, unless if he is yelling at a driver for something I did not see).
While riding you …? While riding I find inspiration from the people and things I see for my art and films.
How can Chicago improve bike infrastructure or make Chicago more bike friendly? more bike lanes and mutual respect for all of those who are commuting would be a good start.

Mia, W Grand Ave & N Halsted St, Chicago, IL

Mia rides a a Gary Fisher Simple City 3 from Village Cycle Center in Old Town

Where are you going? To work - my office is across from the Merchandise Mart 
Why ride? Why not ride? Riding my bike to and from work automatically puts me in a better mood for the whole day. It just makes me really happy. Of course there are a ton of environmental and health benefits to biking, but I do it just because I love it.
Favorite ride? Oh that's a hard one because there are so many good ones in Chicago! I like riding around the industrial side of the West Loop late at night. And last year my boyfriend and I rode up the the Botanical Gardens from our apartment in Wicker Park, that was pretty amazing.
While riding you …? Smile.
How can Chicago improve bike infrastructure or make Chicago more bike friendly? Bike lanes bike lanes bike lanes! It's always such a bummer to turn on to a street just to realize there is no bike lane.