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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 Kevin C Dormant on July 19, 2010 at 11:53am
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 11:56am
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 12:14pm
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.
Permalink Reply by Spencer "Thunderball" Thayer! on July 19, 2010 at 12:47pm
Yeah 5:30 works for me!
Permalink Reply by Barbra Mann on July 19, 2010 at 1:28pm
My map flyer is so full! But there is a link to chicagocriticalmass.org so maybe you could link it there? Thanks!

Jason W said:
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 Barbra Mann on July 19, 2010 at 1:29pm
Okay it's on! Let the rain energy bless us with only gentle kisses! I'm bringin my rain jacket! Thanks for doing this with me, everyone! Much love!
Permalink Reply by Aaron Bussey on July 19, 2010 at 1:43pm
You might want to add some cuts off on to various side streets or else it might be fast and end with lots of gaps per most rides with long straightaways

my two cents

oh and spencer - why did you include the doofus google map tutorial....? I think most of us know how to use it ....?
Permalink Reply by Spencer "Thunderball" Thayer! on July 19, 2010 at 2:03pm
Aaron, you were not at the strategy meeting where we learned some of us did not have full knowledge of Gmaps.
Permalink Reply by Spencer "Thunderball" Thayer! on July 19, 2010 at 2:04pm
Permalink Reply by Davo on July 19, 2010 at 2:06pm
Just so you know, there was some construction on Montrose W of Ashland. Its a lot better than it was a few weeks ago but lots of gravel type debree (sp) and big lips on the streets that intersect it. It shouldn't affect the mass that much but I thought I'd make you aware.

Spencer "Thunderball" Thayer! said:

I have taken Barbara's map and modified it using Howards southern Clark adjustment. I have also converted it from the google map sketch to a turn by turn directions based map including every round up, http://bit.ly/c70X8N. If you wish to modify it please do so by grabbing one of the white dots or the route lines themselves and dragging them around. Once you're done please click "Link" button in the top right hand corner and get the URL from the "Paste link in email or IM" bar.


Barbra, it's a great map coming to roughly 18.3 miles! We've been having some short routes recently so it's nice to see a longer one will be happening in the near future. So when is the test ride?

Permalink Reply by BalloonBiker on July 19, 2010 at 2:15pm
I also agree that some side street cuts would be good for the ride towards montrose. Wilson has a bit of construction, so it might not be a great choice, but Sunnyside would be fun...maybe even take Wilson to the Lake. There are usually more pedestrians on Wilson than on Montrose, by the cemetary, so we'd be more visible.

Aaron Bussey said:
You might want to add some cuts off on to various side streets or else it might be fast and end with lots of gaps per most rides with long straightaways

my two cents

oh and spencer - why did you include the doofus google map tutorial....? I think most of us know how to use it ....?
Permalink Reply by Spencer "Thunderball" Thayer! on July 19, 2010 at 2:32pm
While I agree that Wilson has a far more populous street scene I don't thing Wilson beach is as inviting as Montrose. With that said it's not like there couldn't be a turn back down to Montrose at Clarendon. This way we can swing by both Hope School and the community park!

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