I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

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Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on January 12, 2012 at 8:23am

Since my commuter is not at home I'm going to try out the folding bike. It's sans fenders though. Dirty day!

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Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on January 12, 2012 at 8:24am

no, but it's pretty. I mean, your bike that is.

Tony Adams said:

42 miles today. Anyone recognize this place?

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Permalink Reply by Madopal (16.5 mi) on January 12, 2012 at 8:25am

Getting ready to head into work, going to get to try my studded tires out today on the way home it looks like. Hope everyone is ready and safe!

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Permalink Reply by Bernard Joseph Hannigan on January 12, 2012 at 9:22am

I remember that wooden electrical structure on the IPP, that pup has to be very old.The IPP starts just west of the Blue Line stop on the west side of Desplaines Ave....It is at the end of the CTA parking lot.

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Permalink Reply by Anne B. on January 12, 2012 at 10:00am

On the fence about whether to ride today...friends all say no but my inner drill sergeant says yes...hmmm...

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Permalink Reply by Adam "Cezar" Jenkins on January 12, 2012 at 10:15am

No reason not to ride today. It's the city and accumulation is during the day, and slow. The streets will be clean. That is assuming that it will stick, as of 10am, it's not.

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Permalink Reply by Chris B on January 12, 2012 at 10:17am

I rode, I brought my rain paints and ski goggles. Since it seems like it will be hovering right around freezing, I'm hoping we get snow. If we get freezing rain I'll take the L home. I have studded tires, but don't want the whole commute to be ice :) And am somewhat concerned about cars sliding into me :)

Though, my camera's very presence on my helmet seems to keep them away.

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Permalink Reply by Melanie K on January 12, 2012 at 10:18am

I rode to work this morning with no problem- it was really nice. Due to the weather reports and possible wind gusts, as well as my wonderful husband Rob being in the area around the time I would leave work, he will be picking me up via car. I feel a bit wimpy about this since I have ridden in snowstorms before, and if it weren't for the 18-25 mph winds (maybe more) the weather service is predicting, I may have turned down his offer of a ride home. I prefer to err on the side of caution as 8 miles with wind gusts, poor visibility and snow in my face seemed a bit ridiculous since I had an attractive alternative. For all of you braving it tonight- I hope the weather service is wrong and that I can kick myself for not cycling home - otherwise, please be careful and stay safe tonight.