Half Acre Cycling
@halfacrecycling.bsky.social
Half Acre Cycling is a USA Cycling licensed racing club based in Chicago, IL. Our racing grant program has helped get more BIPOC racers and women, non binary and trans racers into events around the country.
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anyway on that note: Chicago! looking for a cool bike thing? come out on nov 22 to this! we want fun and inclusion and access and raising $$ and community!
www.bikesignup.com/Race/IL/Chic...
cc @femnthembikechi.bsky.social @chiwho.bike @chicagobikesox.com lol what are other bike bsky accounts??
www.bikesignup.com/Race/IL/Chic...
cc @femnthembikechi.bsky.social @chiwho.bike @chicagobikesox.com lol what are other bike bsky accounts??
Cyclocross 4 Everyone #1
The Cyclocross 4 Everyone #1 is on Saturday November 22, 2025. It includes the following events: Advanced (A): Men/Open 60 Minutes, Advanced (A): Women/Open 60 Minutes, U23 Youth 2 Laps/30 Minutes, In...
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November 4, 2025 at 4:40 PM
anyway on that note: Chicago! looking for a cool bike thing? come out on nov 22 to this! we want fun and inclusion and access and raising $$ and community!
www.bikesignup.com/Race/IL/Chic...
cc @femnthembikechi.bsky.social @chiwho.bike @chicagobikesox.com lol what are other bike bsky accounts??
www.bikesignup.com/Race/IL/Chic...
cc @femnthembikechi.bsky.social @chiwho.bike @chicagobikesox.com lol what are other bike bsky accounts??
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Tomorrow we gather for LagerTown at the brewery. Alongside limited steins and stickers, this year’s commemorative tee awaits – cream print on cypress, classic fit with structured shoulders and a ribbed neck. Soft yet durable, made to last through Oktoberfest for many years to come.
September 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Tomorrow we gather for LagerTown at the brewery. Alongside limited steins and stickers, this year’s commemorative tee awaits – cream print on cypress, classic fit with structured shoulders and a ribbed neck. Soft yet durable, made to last through Oktoberfest for many years to come.
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ok let's go + caveat: i believe NO sports org should be a 501(c). the nfl stopped doing that, everyone else should too.
in 2021 USAC reported $14 million in revenue - $4 mil from membership dues, $2mil from entry fees (so, you, if you were doing sports bikes in 2021)
in 2021 USAC reported $14 million in revenue - $4 mil from membership dues, $2mil from entry fees (so, you, if you were doing sports bikes in 2021)
anybody want a thread on why USAC sucks so much based on my dumbest woodward and bernstein deep dive into their tax filings from 2021? just like, for your feed today?
ps usac also sucks because they're bigots, but idk this logic of "but! but! but! their support!" is leopards and faces.
ps usac also sucks because they're bigots, but idk this logic of "but! but! but! their support!" is leopards and faces.
September 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
ok let's go + caveat: i believe NO sports org should be a 501(c). the nfl stopped doing that, everyone else should too.
in 2021 USAC reported $14 million in revenue - $4 mil from membership dues, $2mil from entry fees (so, you, if you were doing sports bikes in 2021)
in 2021 USAC reported $14 million in revenue - $4 mil from membership dues, $2mil from entry fees (so, you, if you were doing sports bikes in 2021)
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September 12, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Chicagoland bike teams stand united. We are deeply disappointed in the recent USA Cycling policy change banning trans women and creating barriers for trans men in racing. We will continue to do the work to support, uplift, and race alongside our trans teammates and community members -- always.
September 11, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Chicagoland bike teams stand united. We are deeply disappointed in the recent USA Cycling policy change banning trans women and creating barriers for trans men in racing. We will continue to do the work to support, uplift, and race alongside our trans teammates and community members -- always.
On 9/21 we're hosting another Gender Equity CX clinic!
We want to cover novice women, nonbinary and trans (🤞🏼) racers entries into the first chicrosscup races of the year. We also want to cover BIPOC novice entry fees for these two races. Send us an email if you're interested and we'll set you up.
We want to cover novice women, nonbinary and trans (🤞🏼) racers entries into the first chicrosscup races of the year. We also want to cover BIPOC novice entry fees for these two races. Send us an email if you're interested and we'll set you up.
September 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM
On 9/21 we're hosting another Gender Equity CX clinic!
We want to cover novice women, nonbinary and trans (🤞🏼) racers entries into the first chicrosscup races of the year. We also want to cover BIPOC novice entry fees for these two races. Send us an email if you're interested and we'll set you up.
We want to cover novice women, nonbinary and trans (🤞🏼) racers entries into the first chicrosscup races of the year. We also want to cover BIPOC novice entry fees for these two races. Send us an email if you're interested and we'll set you up.
We're contacting USA Cycling to tell them their last minute rule change banning trans women sucks, and that we're going to choose our trans community over USAC.
September 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We're contacting USA Cycling to tell them their last minute rule change banning trans women sucks, and that we're going to choose our trans community over USAC.
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North Branch Trail closure starts tomorrow! Forest Glen to Central in the Edgebrook/Jefferson Park area
PSA that there will be a closure (with no detour) on the North Branch Trail from Forest Glen to Central starting September 2!
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September 2, 2025 at 1:46 AM
North Branch Trail closure starts tomorrow! Forest Glen to Central in the Edgebrook/Jefferson Park area
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Calling on all Chicago bikers! A beloved member of the Chicago bike community (and a Femmes + Thems core organizer) took a spill at Critical Mass on Friday and was badly injured. Because both of their arms are broken, they are not able to do most self care tasks, let alone work.
September 1, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Calling on all Chicago bikers! A beloved member of the Chicago bike community (and a Femmes + Thems core organizer) took a spill at Critical Mass on Friday and was badly injured. Because both of their arms are broken, they are not able to do most self care tasks, let alone work.
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Dust at Dusk night gravel ride.
Dust at Dusk night gravel ride.
September 2, 2025 at 2:07 AM
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Dust at Dusk night gravel ride.
Dust at Dusk night gravel ride.
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One of these butts is mine
September 2, 2025 at 3:31 AM
One of these butts is mine
This was fun! We're doing it again on Saturday October 11!
Can't make that one? Check out Chicagogrouprides.com (and confirm with the organizers) to find a group ride that works for you.
Can't make that one? Check out Chicagogrouprides.com (and confirm with the organizers) to find a group ride that works for you.
August 30, 2025 at 6:55 PM
This was fun! We're doing it again on Saturday October 11!
Can't make that one? Check out Chicagogrouprides.com (and confirm with the organizers) to find a group ride that works for you.
Can't make that one? Check out Chicagogrouprides.com (and confirm with the organizers) to find a group ride that works for you.
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@halfacrecycling.bsky.social crew will be riding at Oregon,Illinois for Dust at Dusk night gravel this coming Sunday. Join us!
August 26, 2025 at 8:13 AM
@halfacrecycling.bsky.social crew will be riding at Oregon,Illinois for Dust at Dusk night gravel this coming Sunday. Join us!
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August 25, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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Night gravel event next weekend.
No a race but a fun gravel group ride.
#chicagocycling
#chicagogravelride
https://allevents.in/oregon/dust-at-dusk-2025/200028381202724
No a race but a fun gravel group ride.
#chicagocycling
#chicagogravelride
https://allevents.in/oregon/dust-at-dusk-2025/200028381202724
August 24, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Night gravel event next weekend.
No a race but a fun gravel group ride.
#chicagocycling
#chicagogravelride
https://allevents.in/oregon/dust-at-dusk-2025/200028381202724
No a race but a fun gravel group ride.
#chicagocycling
#chicagogravelride
https://allevents.in/oregon/dust-at-dusk-2025/200028381202724
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August 21, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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“This is one of my bikes. This bike I got from Working Bikes, where we're at right now. I got it before the pandemic, just as a way to get back into cycling. I’d been out of it for many years after being a messenger and getting into a lot of crashes, and other life stuff got in the way. . .” 🧵
August 18, 2025 at 12:54 PM
“This is one of my bikes. This bike I got from Working Bikes, where we're at right now. I got it before the pandemic, just as a way to get back into cycling. I’d been out of it for many years after being a messenger and getting into a lot of crashes, and other life stuff got in the way. . .” 🧵
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Big Marsh bike park Chicago.
Short track mtb race series.
Last race of the series.
August 20 Wednesday 6pm.
All levels are welcome.
Adaptive cycling, juniors, sports, comp and expert categories.
Donation to Big Marsh are encouraged.
#chicagocycling
#cycling
Short track mtb race series.
Last race of the series.
August 20 Wednesday 6pm.
All levels are welcome.
Adaptive cycling, juniors, sports, comp and expert categories.
Donation to Big Marsh are encouraged.
#chicagocycling
#cycling
August 14, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Big Marsh bike park Chicago.
Short track mtb race series.
Last race of the series.
August 20 Wednesday 6pm.
All levels are welcome.
Adaptive cycling, juniors, sports, comp and expert categories.
Donation to Big Marsh are encouraged.
#chicagocycling
#cycling
Short track mtb race series.
Last race of the series.
August 20 Wednesday 6pm.
All levels are welcome.
Adaptive cycling, juniors, sports, comp and expert categories.
Donation to Big Marsh are encouraged.
#chicagocycling
#cycling
Last Short Track mountain bike race of the summer on 8/20 at Big Marsh. Races starting at 6p.
August 14, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Last Short Track mountain bike race of the summer on 8/20 at Big Marsh. Races starting at 6p.
Our teammate and friend Adé is memorialized by the first ghost bike. We all deserve to get home safe.
Photos of all three ghost bikes (Gerardo’s has been replaced multiple times due to so many crashes)
August 7, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Our teammate and friend Adé is memorialized by the first ghost bike. We all deserve to get home safe.
Wanna try cyclocross and are a woman, nonbinary or trans person? Half Acre Cycling is hosting clinics for you! Registration here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
August 6, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Wanna try cyclocross and are a woman, nonbinary or trans person? Half Acre Cycling is hosting clinics for you! Registration here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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i got through the other day and bushwacked to the cutthrough spot but was too chicken and tired to haul my bike around with the pannier and as i had to reroute some lady straight up just opened the construction gate and drove her sportscar into what i guess are private pickleball courts?!
August 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
🤔🤔🤔
Like many biking deaths in the city, this was on a prime recommended route.
Yader deserved to get home safe.
Yader deserved to get home safe.
[ CHICAGO GHOST BIKE VIGIL ] At the request of Yader’s family & friends, please join us for a Ghost Bike Vigil at the site of the crash on Sunday, August 3rd at 1 pm. Michigan Ave and Randolph. Yellow was Yader’s favorite color and attendees are encouraged to wear yellow or bring yellow flowers.
July 29, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Like many biking deaths in the city, this was on a prime recommended route.
Yader deserved to get home safe.
Yader deserved to get home safe.
Last weeks short track pictures are up at awarrenphoto.pixieset.com/bigmarsh/
Big Marsh Short Track
Photo collection by Andre Warren Photography
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July 29, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Last weeks short track pictures are up at awarrenphoto.pixieset.com/bigmarsh/
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Chicago Grit racing series comes to Fulton Market
July 28, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Chicago Grit racing series comes to Fulton Market