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About the Earth Rider Learning Center
When it comes to cycling, no one was born knowing this stuff.  Although a bike is not rocket science, a hundred years of innovation has resulted in a machine with over 200 parts and many different styles and uses that can be relished by riders of all ages.  Knowing a few things will enable us to be confident, comfortable, efficient, and safe, so that our time in the saddle is enjoyable as possible.  By researching, experimenting, and talking to others, we can figure out this wonderful vehicle that has so much potential to bring us joy, whether we bike for exercise and fitness, as a way to spend time with old and new friends, running errands, or to get around the city. 

Here at Earth Rider our life's work is cycling we are supremely curious the newly popular ebikes, what they are, how to buy one, and if you own one, how to maintain it.   We're also into old school bike topics such as how to buy a bike, including new and used bikes, and how to adjust and customize them.  At some point every cyclist will find themselves in low light conditions and need to know how to be visible while on a bike.  One unfortunate reality about owning a bike and parking it is that is is subject to theft so you will want to protect it.  Protection also include regular maintenance which will extend it's life.  Lastly we all want to be comfortable and safe riding a bike and knowing about what your can add to your person, such as helmets, jackets, and gloves as well as what you can add to bike, such as a saddle and pedals, will make the ride more comfortable.  And it's not just about the gear, there are best practices that you can adopt that will be valuable for safety. 

​We've done the research on these popular cycling topics and developed some conclusions and opinions collected into blogs that summarize important information about cycling.  You might find some of the topics and information compiled in this Learning Center useful and interesting.  We invite you to explore and learn from the diverse themes we've covered below.  Let us know if there are other things you're curious about and want to know more and we'll get rolling on it.  

Learning about ebikes

Man on an ebike
EMotion ebike
Using an ebike for exercise
Three options, each in it's own circle: thumbs up, neutral and thumbs down
Electric bike highlighting the cord with a plug
Ebike display showing weather, heart rate, and on and off button
Ebike plugged into a electric outlet to charge
Hand putting coins into a piggy bank with savings for an ebike
Ebike, lock and key image
Dial measuring skill as average, skilled, specialist, and expert
Person riding a bike up a steep hill learning about ebike shifting
Two people riding bikes dressed for winter riding
Environmental friendly ebike that includes vegetation and a city outline
A line of wood blocks that spell out the word JARGON with a person's hand positioning them.
Cyclist on a red ebike through a puddle of water
Robot hands holding a crystal ball with an ebike icon
Gloved hand near flames holding a hose spraying foam
Woman trying to decide between two ebikes
Folding ebikes, folded and open, along with origami animals made from folded paper
Mother wearing a helmet and cycling clothing giving a lecture about ebikes

Buying a Bike

Child and man and woman in a bike shop where child is putting on a helmet getting to ready to ride his new bike
Man standing in front of his bike with empty pockets
Shopping bag with items needed for the bike including a water bottle, back pack, wheel
People looking at items for sale at a garage sale including a bike
Coloring book of a bike
Cyclist pondering the choices for adjusting the fit of a bike
Man riding a hybrid bike outdoors
Family in front of a bike shop that sells kids bikes

Being Visible on your Bike

Bike handlebar with a variety of bike lights
Bike image with lights in front and in the rear
Family of a woman, man, boy, girl riding a bike and a dog running at dusk in silhouette
Bicycle at night with lights on wheels and frame
Cyclists on a bike at night lit up with colorful lights.
Person with bright yellow and orange clothing standing out from other people

Protecting your Bike

Bike wheel with several types of bike locks including a ulock, folding, and chain
Person preparing to cut the lock and steal a bike
Bike thief and a bike
Person with sneakers pumping up the tires of a vintage bike
Colorful bikes flying into a washing machine on a background of water drops
Bike chain on a workbench

Bike Comfort and Safety

Bike helmet with wings
Skeleton wearing a bike helmet
Pile of colorful helmets
Headless person with a rain coat standing under a rain cloud
Photo a a hand wearing a short fingered bike glove
Bicycle saddle on a yellow bike
Man with business clothes on a bike with luggage on the rear
Large group of people cycling close together
Cycling falling out of the frying pan into the fire
Senior woman and man riding an adult tricycle
Business woman on a bicycle in an urban area
Bike drivetrain, crank, and platform pedal
Earth Rider logo of earth intersected with a banner with an image of a cyclist and the words Earth Rider in colors blue, green, aqua, black and red

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1873 N Milwaukee Ave
​Chicago, IL 60647

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