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July 2010 CCM

Planning thread for July 30th 2010 Chicago Critical Mass.

In the recent "Critical Mass Strategy" discussion, Barbra mentioned hints of her desire to do a map for July's CCM, with an underwear theme.  She's certainly capable, having participated in WNBR-C and CCM for several years, and the theme is certainly appropriate for hot weather.

So with just a few weeks to go, I'm proactively seeding this thread for discussion and planning.

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Permalink Reply by Barbra Mann on July 15, 2010 at 11:55pm
It's a date...and time...
Permalink Reply by Paul Gurns on July 16, 2010 at 7:33am
Sounds good.

Barbra Mann said:
It's a date...and time...
Permalink Reply by Barbra Mann on July 16, 2010 at 6:52pm
Oops that last map had an error at the beginning...her it is again:
http://bit.ly/bXxjW8
Permalink Reply by Andrew Bedno on July 17, 2010 at 10:19am
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 9:06pm
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 10:32am
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 10:47am
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 11:01am
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 11:02am
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 11:02am
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 11:26am
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 11:29am
If it starts raining I'm making a b-line for a bar. ; )

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