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I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

 

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Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on December 26, 2011 at 7:31pm

Absolutely.

h' said:

Beautiful day to be on a bike.

So far it's been a great Bike Winter.

Permalink Reply by Eduardo on December 26, 2011 at 10:49pm
I wonder if Metra misses me...
Permalink Reply by in it to win it 8.0 mi on December 27, 2011 at 7:56am

Took LFP home after work last night.  Felt like early Fall!

Weatherman says more to come!

 

Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on December 27, 2011 at 11:58am

I thought it might be slick this morning but it was just wet, and quite pleasant.

Traffic wonderfully light due to school break.

Permalink Reply by Vo1k1 on December 28, 2011 at 7:50am

The oak street beach bend on the lake shore bike path was covered in ice at 6:30a. Fell and slipped toward the water. Had to retreat. Called it into park security. Unless it warms up, I'd suggest staying away.

Permalink Reply by in it to win it 8.0 mi on December 28, 2011 at 7:53am

Yep.  On city streets you need to look out for the black ice where cars/trucks/buses have splashed water out from the curbs onto the traffic lanes.  Other than than, nice commute.  Temp in low 20's, no problem.

 

Permalink Reply by Lee on December 28, 2011 at 9:02am

I braved through the ice when I entered at Fullerton, but I also got to Oak St, slowed down and while stopping  to turn around, fell down.  In hindsight I dont' think Fullerton was even safe, if you slip there, the slide might just take you right into the water.

Is the LFP always like this when it's freezing outside?  This was my first time in the winter and I feel like I took some unnecessary chances this morning.

Vo1k1 said:

The oak street beach bend on the lake shore bike path was covered in ice at 6:30a. Fell and slipped toward the water. Had to retreat. Called it into park security. Unless it warms up, I'd suggest staying away.

Permalink Reply by Vo1k1 on December 28, 2011 at 9:29am

Last winter I rode the LFP with studded tires, when I could because I really enjoy it as a work commute. This morning, the ice covered the path fully, was thick and smooth - I'm not sure how well studs would have performed.

Permalink Reply by in it to win it 8.0 mi on December 28, 2011 at 9:52am

@Lee M

I advise city streets in Winter.  This is my 3rd Winter.

If you come in at Fullerton, you may consider taking Clark or Halsted South.  Depending on where you are going.  In Winter, I take Broadway/Halsted from Montrose; then either take Clark or Lincoln off Halsted, depending on what my mood is for the morning; either way, I then connect with Wells just before North Avenue and head all the way to Van Buren.

 

Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on December 28, 2011 at 10:06am

As ice forms on the lake, the wave activity calms down and you get less ice on the LFP from waves washing up on the path. We haven't had enough cold weather yet.

Lee M said:

[snip] Is the LFP always like this when it's freezing outside?  [snip]



Permalink Reply by Doug Haynes on December 28, 2011 at 10:16am

I nearly bit it on ice this morning; the bike went out from under me but I managed to dismount and land on my feet looking like the rock star we all know I am.

Permalink Reply by Michael A on December 28, 2011 at 10:52am

Doug we are sure that is how you remember it happening, but what really happened?

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