Laura, N Damen Ave & W Wolfram St, Chicago, IL

Where are you going?  Heading home from friend's place after a feast filled weekend.
Tell me more about your bike, and where you got it?  My bike is a black Winsor Clockwork. I taped the make and model to deter theft, and I switched to straight handlebars with blue hand grips. All purchased online

What are you wearing? I am wearing a mini dress from thrift store underneath with a splash painting leggings from the UK. A checkered jacket and leather boots purchased online.

Why ride?  Riding gives me a sense of freedom and also my means of getting around.
Favorite ride?  Love riding during the night when the streets are empty and silence is my only companion.
While riding you …?  While riding I am zoned out and immersed in my senses.
How can Chicago improve bike infrastructure or make Chicago more bike friendly?  Chicago needs more safe and well paved bike lanes scattered throughout this city.

Courtney, Talman Ave and Logan Blvd, Chicago, IL

Courtney rides a fixed gear Stratos Keirin frame, moss green with rainbow flakes.

Courtney says:  "My friend in Japan helped me get my bike and most times I feel like it's too cool for me!  She was home visiting her folks when I stumbled across it on Japanese Yahoo.  She and her mother bid on it and won it for me, which was super sweet.  I previously tried to get a Vogue frame made for a Keirin racer called Noboru, but it got too expensive.  My bike is a Stratos Keirin frame, in moss green, with rainbow flakes, and it turned out to be for the same racer, Noboru.  I searched for details about him on the internet, but never found anything. I have had it for about 4 years and it rides like a dream.

The finish on Courtney's bike is so unique I had to show this detail... she's also got some pretty sweet boots.