For quite a long time, I confess I’ve been haunted by the mysterious image of a Chinese Equestrienne painted in the early 1920’s by Zhiying Studios in Shanghai as a promotion for PairBelles Cigarettes (from “Pair Of Belles”, also known throughout China back then as “Two Beauties Brand”). Back in the days when Shanghai was known as “The Paris of the East” as a hustling, bustling hub of commerce, this wondrous work of art selling tobacco products was commissioned and I have I found the subject matter most fascinating and compelling.

So you like to ride your bike and you live in the city of Chicago, but don't know where to ride? Well here is a set of Trail maps. Once you have decided where you ride, you should take a moment and go over the following tips that will help to make your journey a safe and enjoyable one.

1. Make sure your equipment is in good working order.
There are several places along the Lake Shore Drive trail that will do an inspection of your bike for free. Take them up on the offer, it could keep you from having an accident.