Celebrate the anniversary of Chicago's coldest recorded day! The official temperature at O'Hare was -27 degrees on January 20, 1985 and 36 mph wind gusts produced wind chills as low as -93 degrees.

No matter how cold or snowy it is on January 20, the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation is encouraging everyone to commute to work by bicycle. If you work in downtown Chicago, stop by our tent in Daley Plaza (Dearborn and Washington) between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. for a warm drink and treat, compliments of Eli's Cheesecake and Riques Regional Mexican Food, as well as prizes from Bokoo Bikes , I Can Breathe, and the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation.

If you work elsewhere, ride to work and then send us an e-mail at wintercycling@biketraffic.org to tell us about your experience.

2005 ICYCLE BICYCLE FESTIVAL
Chicago Bike Winter invites bikers from across the world for a massive dose of low-temperature fun with the 2005 Icicle Bicycle Festival. The Fest is the centerpiece of the 2005 season of Chicago Bike Winter events. Bike Winter is very simple--with the proper gear and a little determination, you can continue to enjoy bicycling year round. Add in the camaraderie of hundreds of riders and dozens of exciting events and you've got Bike Winter! Fest details, tips on how to dress and maintain your bicycle for winter riding, plus the full season of events and rides may be found at www.bikewinter.org.

Festival highlights include:
Thu. 1/20 Winter Bike to Work Day
Fri. 1/21 Pilsen Circular Mass
Sat. 1/22 Bike 'N' Dine * Gay Bike Winter Parade
Sun. 1/23 Tour Da Chicago Race * Pedalin' Poetry
Night Mon. 1/24 Cycling Sisters Knit-in Picnic
* Messenger Monday
Tue. 1/25 Caribbean Dive Secrets of Winter Maintenance Wed. 1/26 Winter Biking Tips & Tricks * X-Treme Tiki Ride
Thu. 1/27 History of Bike Winter Derailleur Assembly Party * Bike ' N' Dance
Fri. 1/28 Bicycle Station Tour * Happy Hour
Sat. 1/29 Tropical Safari * Bike Winter Benefit Concert
Sun. 1/30 Logan Square Sneak * Bike and Sled

For more details on the festival, check out www.bikewinter.org