Saturday was the monthly Kidical Mass ride in Welles Park, Chicago, a kid-friendly version of a Critical Mass ride. Instead of taking over the streets of the Loop, we had an enjoyable jaunt through Lincoln Square and North Center. And while Jo isn’t big enough to ‘drive’ the Press Bike, she sure enjoys pretending to do so while other kids get the chance to print. 
Of course we needed a bike-themed print for the day, and here’s what we came up with:
Needless to say, the press was popular, and many Bikes Are The Coolest stickers were printed.
Here’s a shot of one stop, waiting for the lights to change. There was a great variety of bikes and ages!
This may very well be our new shop manager… oh the entrepreneurial spirit!
We stopped by the North Center Farmers Market for a breather, and to pick up some fresh produce for the rest of the ride. Our numerous markets (one or more for every day of the week!) are one of the best things about Chicago in the summer.
No, you don’t need a helmet for printing, but when you’re on the road it’s a requirement!
We’re back to Welles Park! You can get a little shot of Mr. Starshaped corking the ride in the left corner.
And of course here’s Todd, a staple of all Kidical Mass rides! Thanks for providing the great tunes to keep us hummin’ on the road.
A few last prints for the morning and then we were on our way. Jo wants to ride her own bike next time, so we’re looking for a little volunteer to run the Press Bike!
Later in the evening, we headed back to the Ravenswood Outdoor Movie Night for a showing of Toy Story. We switched out the chase in the little Sigwalt for a more appropriate sticker and had a few of our youngest printers so far. Hats off to the 2 and 3 years olds! To infinity and beyond, indeed.
We’ve got another great event next weekend, so stay tuned for the details coming soon…
