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Permalink Reply by Andrew Bedno on July 17, 2010 at 4:19am

I can as well :) That's super pro doing it a full two weeks in advance. I'm used to week-of, mainly just because the routes not ready, but also so we find last minute changes to road conditions. And slipping the time a little later might be better for some drones. But rockin, looks like you made my Monday, July 19th, 5:30pm, Daley Plaza.

Permalink Reply by Barbra Mann on July 17, 2010 at 3:06pm

Great Andrew! I'm a little itchy to get this flyer out and circulating which is why the early preride...I have it almost made but want to do preride first to finalize route.

Permalink Reply by Paul Gurns on July 19, 2010 at 4:32am

How many people are going ? I never met any of you before but I guess I can just look for a group of bikes.....Are we ending at Montrose? I just need to figure out parking since I'll be driving in straight from work (Elgin ) Thanks

Permalink Reply by Barbra Mann on July 19, 2010 at 4:47am

Do you live in Elgin too? I would say if you do, or if this is causing you to drive more, it's unnecessary...one great thing about critical mass (first timers especially) is that it goes slow enough for you just to relax, be social, and enjoy. Having rode the course previously is unnecessary and you'll be getting a map the day of. Also, my proposed ride might not even "win" and come to fruition. Of course you are totally welcome, just sayin', I discourage driving for this...especially since CM is all about getting the message out about driving less, would seem kind of silly.
We''l be staring at Daley and I am going to go the whole way and end at Montrose. I think about 4-5 people are going.
-Barbra

Paul Gurns said:

How many people are going ? I never met any of you before but I guess I can just look for a group of bikes.....Are we ending at Montrose? I just need to figure out parking since I'll be driving in straight from work (Elgin ) Thanks

Permalink Reply by Paul Gurns on July 19, 2010 at 5:01am

Thanks for the info. I live in the NW burbs but I'm going to be at my uncles' house (Foster & Milwaukee) anway's plus I was hoping to meet Jami and talk to her about possibly joining them on a bike camping trip. So I figured I would maybe do the preride. Jami are you still going tonight?

Barbra Mann said:

Do you live in Elgin too? I would say if you do, or if this is causing you to drive more, it's unnecessary...one great thing about critical mass (first timers especially) is that it goes slow enough for you just to relax, be social, and enjoy. Having rode the course previously is unnecessary and you'll be getting a map the day of. Also, my proposed ride might not even "win" and come to fruition. Of course you are totally welcome, just sayin', I discourage driving for this...especially since CM is all about getting the message out about driving less, would seem kind of silly.
We''l be staring at Daley and I am going to go the whole way and end at Montrose. I think about 4-5 people are going.
-Barbra

Paul Gurns said:

How many people are going ? I never met any of you before but I guess I can just look for a group of bikes.....Are we ending at Montrose? I just need to figure out parking since I'll be driving in straight from work (Elgin ) Thanks

Permalink Reply by Barbra Mann on July 19, 2010 at 5:02am

Pre-ride weather report. I tend to get riled up about weather reports but just sayin'...from 6-9 there is 30% chance of precipitation/isolated t-storms...after 900: 40-50% chance precipitation/scattered t-storms. It seems we might just get our ride in under the wire before nature blesses my garden...but what is our plan if the sky looks imminent or if it is already raining by 430-5-ish. Am I being a baby? I can start an hour earlier...can anyone else?? I really want to get my map out so I am hoping not to have to reschedule...

Permalink Reply by Jason W on July 19, 2010 at 5:02am

You guys may have seen this, but how about incorporating this into the derailleur or map?

http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/traffic-regulation-cheat-s...

If schedule allows and it's not too hot I may ride the first half of the test ride too.

Permalink Reply by Andrew Bedno on July 19, 2010 at 5:26am

Jason W said:

You guys may have seen this, but how about incorporating this into the derailleur or map?

Great info, thanx! Summarizing:

Penalties: $150-500+

Improper Turn in Front of Bicycle
MCC 9-16-020

Overtaking closer than 3ft
MCC 0-36-010
ILCS 625 5/11-703

Open Door in Traffic
MCC 9-80-035
ILSC 625 5/11-1407


Similar penalties for cyclists riding on sidewalks, imprudent speed, excessive abreasts, traffic laws, brakes, and lack of headlight or rear reflector.
http://www.chicagobikes.org/bikelaws

Permalink Reply by Spencer "Thunderball" Thayer! on July 19, 2010 at 5:29am

If it starts raining I'm making a b-line for a bar. ; )

Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on July 19, 2010 at 5:53am

I'll be drinking with Spencer.

Spencer "Thunderball" Thayer! said:

If it starts raining I'm making a b-line for a bar. ; )

Permalink Reply by BalloonBiker on July 19, 2010 at 5:56am

Unfortunately, I can't leave earlier since I'll be coming straight from work. I'm okay riding in the rain, but I know it isn't the most pleasant thing in the world.

Permalink Reply by Andrew Bedno on July 19, 2010 at 6:14am

Probably too late to change time since a very few may not re-check last minute. "Isolated" t-storms we can hope will just give us a few cooling moments. I expect to stick to plan. Might help to leave by 5:45, not dawdle, do 9mph, and we'll be done near 8. People could even peel off at Addison and I +any can complete Ravenswood/Montrose (I ride those often).

Nearest bar to Daley Plaza is of course: Cardoso's Pub, just 2blks W at 170 W Washington. Downstairs, has chow, and gotta love the irony of "car" in the name.

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