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LFT: Do we need barriers where the paths converge?
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Saw another bike/ped collision just north of Fullerton last night (both were ok). I've also had a couple of close calls with joggers entering/leaving the water fountains at Fullerton without…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by ketoguychicago Jun 28, 2019.

Navy Pier Flyover Closure Notice: 6/24-6/27
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Tricolor Jun 27, 2019.

Impressions of Last Night
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With the awesome weather yesterday, I'm sure many of you were eager to get some longer time in the saddle. Though, for me, there was something different about the atmosphere. A one off or a sign of…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tooscrapps May 24, 2019.

One of the worst types of right-hook IMO
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https://youtu.be/7QThSsanu_cTo me, this is one of the worst types of right-hook: no signal, at speed without braking, from the middle of the lane. A less…Continue

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Started this discussion. Last reply by David P. May 22, 2019.

 

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Tooscrapps replied to DerferMark's discussion Don’t count on Police for even the smallest token of justice, a Traffic Ticket!
"I was doored mid-block, the driver admitted fault to the officer, and the officer still refused to ticket him because they didn't witness it. The shift leader (sorry I don't know his rank) even went so far as to quip: "you probably…"
Jun 24, 2021
Tooscrapps replied to Radfahrer's discussion Cycling to Kenosha
"I rather enjoy taking the Des Plaines River Trail when it's dry (as it has been lately). https://goo.gl/maps/LKfa2wQmAXrjN1SA7"
May 25, 2021
Tooscrapps replied to DerferMark's discussion 8/9/2020 DPRT car collision kills cyclist :(
"A 45mph speed limit on any street that bisects a trail crossing is idiotic."
Aug 10, 2020
Tooscrapps replied to SlowCoachOnTheRoad's discussion Things we buy that make biking the pleasure principle
"High-quality bib shorts."
Apr 22, 2020
Tooscrapps replied to SixtyTwoPercent's discussion Group Ride Indication of Interest: Great Allegheny Passage
"The C&O is an absolute arm and butt buster. But it was worth it to ride through Antietam! "
Feb 19, 2020
Tooscrapps replied to Yasmeen's discussion Biking Goals for 2020
"Did the CAP/C&O last summer. Happy to answer any questions if you have them."
Jan 30, 2020
Tooscrapps replied to Brian's discussion Elston Protected Bike Lane--Zero Maintenance Zone
"Thank you."
Jan 13, 2020
Tooscrapps replied to Brian's discussion Elston Protected Bike Lane--Zero Maintenance Zone
"Sorry, I meant for the island parcel."
Jan 9, 2020
Tooscrapps replied to Brian's discussion Elston Protected Bike Lane--Zero Maintenance Zone
"I'm curious to see what the site plan is. I have not been able to find it, but maybe I'll go take a look at the site in the next few days."
Jan 8, 2020
Tooscrapps replied to Erik Wotring's discussion Wells Street Green Wave
"Yeah, this has been off for a couple of years now."
Dec 18, 2019
Tooscrapps replied to Jim Reho's discussion Keeping a proper lookout
"This tragedy has all the signs of what happened to Virginia Murray."
Nov 7, 2019
Tooscrapps replied to Yasmeen's discussion The Church on Sundays Argument Against Bike Lanes
"Why do people going to church get a pass when others don't from Monday-Saturday. It seems problematic that the state is giving special privileges to members of certain religions."
Oct 18, 2019
Tooscrapps replied to Jim Reho's discussion Favorite autumn rides
"I'm riding from Freeport to New Glarus next weekend on the Janes Adams and Badger State trails. I'll let you know how it turns out."
Sep 25, 2019
Tooscrapps replied to Jim Reho's discussion Favorite autumn rides
"It was flooded at 294 & downtown Des Plaines on Saturday. We forgot it rained a ton up in the north suburbs last weekend. Didn't make further north past Des Plaines, so I can't speak for the rest of it. However, based on previous soggy…"
Sep 25, 2019
Tooscrapps replied to John Greenfield's discussion Fight the Dickens Avenue Greenway NIMBYs!
Aug 26, 2019
Tooscrapps replied to dav's discussion I'm going to start riding in The Loop every day in 1 week. I want your tips.
"^ And read the Chainlink discussion about locking to U-locks and pick a side! ^"
Aug 23, 2019

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What I ride:
Road, Divvy (bike share)
The kind of riding I do:
Recreational, Exercise, Commuting, Around Town, Social
What brings you to The Chainlink?
Like to bike.

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