Practical Bicycle Fashion for Four Star Bike & Chow

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• Always wear a helmet. Sawako Furuno Leopard Helmet, £84
• Wear flats. Even better, wear laceless flats. Bucketfeet Geo Slipon, $68
• Sport a hands-free bag. A backpack or snug crossbody will do the trick. Herschel Supply Pop Quick Backpack, $69.99 at Una Mae's
• Bring a lightweight scarf. Use it hide frizzy bike helmet hair, dab sweat, or stay warm if it gets breezy. Scotch & Soda Printed Scarf, $33
• Apply sunblock. Anti-aging, anti-skin cancer, you know the deal. Neutrogena Sport Face Sunblock SF 70+, $11.99 at Ulta

With our flat roads, Chicago is a great city for biking, and with our restaurant scene, it's a great city for a biking food tour. On Sunday, September 7th, the Active Transportation Alliance is hosting Four Star Bike and Chow. Inspired by this upcoming ride and Chicago's bicycling enthusiasts, we've put together a list of practical and fashionable bicycling tips. · Four Star Bike And Chow [Official Site]