Midnight Marauders 4th annual Subterranean Ride

It is time this Saturday for the Midnight Marauders 4^th annual Subterranean Ride. This has been the most popular ride we have put on since its inception. Basically it is a tour of the underground, and sub street level roads, oddities, attractions, and distractions in the down town area. For first timers, it will be a chance to see places that you probably never would, and for veterans, yet another chance to figure out “Where the hell did we go?” There will be some exciting new twists this year if we can pull them off, so even veterans will experience some new things.

For those unaware, there is a labyrinth of streets, tunnels and service roads under the city that only people that work there normally see, but this month Marauders get too as well.

We will meet at the traditional location, the Billy Goat Tavern, 430 N. Michigan Av(lowerlevel), at 11pm, August the 21^st. It is located at the intersection of Hubbard, and Lower Michigan Av., if you cant find it go downstairs. There will be a couple rougher sections on the ride, but any serviceable bike should work.

This is not a trailer friendly ride, unless it is a single wheel jobbie.

Martin

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Permalink Reply by Aaron Bussey on August 21, 2010 at 5:34pm

my theme song tonight - tourettes aaron is checking in

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Permalink Reply by Aaron Bussey on August 21, 2010 at 5:36pm

Mad Dog 20-20's king, I drink that stuff and start getting obscene...

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Permalink Reply by Martin Hazard on August 21, 2010 at 6:09pm

You started off obscene.

Aaron Bussey said:

Mad Dog 20-20's king, I drink that stuff and start getting obscene...

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Permalink Reply by Lee S on August 21, 2010 at 6:21pm

You say obscene like it's a bad thing.

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Permalink Reply by Aaron Bussey on August 21, 2010 at 6:44pm

Critical Mass Metal Style

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RAWK

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Permalink Reply by Joe Studer 8.0 mi on August 21, 2010 at 7:08pm

Martin Hazard said:

I need to reinforce the fact that, while there is swimming at the finnish YOU CANNOT JUMP IN!!! There are very scarry rocks down there and it is very shallow. There will be ladders to climb down.
Martin "Safety" Hazard

In addition to the above swimming warning, be aware that the National Weather Service has issued a coastal hazard for Lake Michigan, to wit:

... Rip current risk now in effect from midnight CDT tonight
through Sunday evening...

Winds will become northerly and increase in speed late this
evening leading to building waves. The combination of gusty winds
and high waves will lead to an increased threat for rip currents
from this evening through Sunday evening.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

There is a high risk of rip currents along the Lake Michigan
shoreline of lake and Porter counties in Indiana.

There is a moderate risk of rip currents along the Lake Michigan
shore of Cook County in Illinois.

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Permalink Reply by Lee S on August 21, 2010 at 7:10pm

Ok..... now...how to strap a surfboard to my bike.

Joe Studer said:

Martin Hazard said:
I need to reinforce the fact that, while there is swimming at the finnish YOU CANNOT JUMP IN!!! There are very scarry rocks down there and it is very shallow. There will be ladders to climb down.
Martin "Safety" Hazard

In addition to the above swimming warning, be aware that the National Weather Service has issued a coastal hazard for Lake Michigan, to wit:

... Rip current risk now in effect from midnight CDT tonight
through Sunday evening...

Winds will become northerly and increase in speed late this
evening leading to building waves. The combination of gusty winds
and high waves will lead to an increased threat for rip currents
from this evening through Sunday evening.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

There is a high risk of rip currents along the Lake Michigan
shoreline of lake and Porter counties in Indiana.

There is a moderate risk of rip currents along the Lake Michigan
shore of Cook County in Illinois.

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Permalink Reply by Jason W on August 21, 2010 at 8:12pm

So meet at 11, but what time is it expected we will roll? I'm coming for my first ride too, and my buddy is bringing a few people I hear. All newbs.

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Permalink Reply by fellownamedjon on August 21, 2010 at 8:52pm

Im new as well, and a few months shy of legally getting drunk. But ill meet up for the run, and probably be around the area at 11:30 ish. Looking forward to it!