Chicago's Cycle Centre is a unique and wonderful facility that serves bicycle commuters and utility cyclists. It opened its door in July 2004 to give adequate and secured space for the bicyclists to park their cycles. Not only is the bicycle center used as a parking space by the Chicagoans but it also attracts a large number of visitors, who head to this center to see the unique facility.
McDonald's Cycle Center Official Website
http://www.chicagobikestation.com/
McDonald's Cycle Center on Wiki
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonald's_Cycle_Center
Situated in the northeast side of the Millenium Park in the Loop community area at the intersection of East Randolph Street and Columbus Drive, McDonald's Cycle Center is easily accessible from various corners of Chicago. The Cycle Center was developed as a part of the much bigger 'Bike 2010 Plan' that is aimed at making the city more bicycle-friendly. The development of the Cycle Center was seen as a first step towards the goal of the City to accommodate and encourage bicycle commuters.
Services at Chicago Bike Station
http://www.chicagobikestation.com/services.htm
There are about 300 secure bicycle parking spaces present at the Chicago's McDonald's Cycle Center. Runners and in-line skaters can also be easily accommodated within the center. It also provides parking space for the Chicago Police Department Bike Patrol Group.
Operating Hours at McDonald's Cycle Center
http://www.chicagobikestation.com/contact.htm
Bicycle commuters can keep their belongings in the lockers provided by the center. Complete safety and security is assured by the staff at the McDonald's Cycle Center. Bikes are also available for rent for a week, day or for a few hours. You can rent a bike from this center and go on guided bicycle tours offered daily from 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. You can also bring your bicycle for repairing to this center.