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I Rode - Spring 2011

Gorgeous sunrise on LFP today.  So glad Spring is only a few days away!!!

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Permalink Reply by Mark Newald on March 28, 2011 at 6:47pm
I put my hybrid with snow tires away, it was road bike today! But this cold has got to go.........
Permalink Reply by Mike Zumwalt on March 28, 2011 at 6:51pm
I'll agree that if this were mid Feb. it would be great weather.
Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on March 28, 2011 at 7:37pm
I pulled the knobbies off of my bike and went back to the smooth summer tires.
Permalink Reply by Jenny on March 28, 2011 at 9:32pm

I can't even remember what it's like to ride without a balaclava!

 

That said, riding in the cold beats walking to and from the El station/bus stop and waiting in the cold and being jammed inside with a million other people any day.  Just thinking about that nightmare makes me glad to be riding.

 

 

Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on March 28, 2011 at 10:02pm

Speak for yourself.  I live a block from the underground Logan Square station.  I can hold my breath it is so close and once I'm there it's nice and warm inside. 

 

It's way more convenient in the winter than the bike!

Jenny T said:

That said, riding in the cold beats walking to and from the El station/bus stop and waiting in the cold and being jammed inside with a million other people any day.  Just thinking about that nightmare makes me glad to be riding.

 

 

Permalink Reply by MagMileMarauder on March 28, 2011 at 10:25pm

We'll see what we complain about when it's finally warm. My guess: too many bikes and too many cars (out-of-towners), humidity, rain. Feel free to add on...

Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on March 28, 2011 at 11:31pm
I realize folks are lucky to have -any- job right now, but I'm wondering what sort of prospects people might see down the road to be able to work close to home, or live close to work . . .I'm honestly enjoying the hell out of these precious last few brisk days.
Permalink Reply by Shay on April 13, 2011 at 9:55am

First ever commute to work today!!!!!!

 

Logan Square to Hyde Park...I underestimated how far it really was, and overestimated my level of fitness.  In fact, I may be in some pain tomorrow.  But I'm so proud of myself!  After talking about it all winter, I finally did it.  :)

Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on April 13, 2011 at 11:01am
Way to go! I'd call that a significant distance for a bike commute.

Shay said:

First ever commute to work today!!!!!!

 

Logan Square to Hyde Park...I underestimated how far it really was, and overestimated my level of fitness.  In fact, I may be in some pain tomorrow.  But I'm so proud of myself!  After talking about it all winter, I finally did it.  :)

Permalink Reply by Michael A on April 13, 2011 at 11:05am
Congrats Shay,today was a perfect day to start. You will find that the time you ride to and from work becomes useful. It gives you time to gather your thoughts and plan the rest of the day when your off the bike.
Permalink Reply by in it to win it 8.0 mi on April 13, 2011 at 11:27am
And you're working in a cardio workout with your commute; nice multi-tasking!

Michael A said:
Congrats Shay,today was a perfect day to start. You will find that the time you ride to and from work becomes useful. It gives you time to gather your thoughts and plan the rest of the day when your off the bike.
Permalink Reply by millenial removing Bernie tattoo on April 14, 2011 at 6:21pm
27 mph going to work. 10 mph going back. The LFP giveth, and the LFP taketh away.

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