I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

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Permalink Reply by Melanie K on February 21, 2012 at 9:23am

Yes, indeed I rode. Kind of crappy weather, but I can't complain too much as we have been having such a mild winter overall. Today reminded me of a rainy day in the Fall or early Spring.

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Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on February 21, 2012 at 7:52pm

Yes I did. Missed the rain both ways.

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Permalink Reply by Duppie on February 21, 2012 at 8:25pm

I have been trying to get back on the bike after being off of it for two months. The last few days I've been riding around the neighborhood.

Today my 'bike riding' existed solely of test riding a Civia Halsted at J.C. Lind. Man, what a great bike. Finally a cargobike that rides smoothly. I am sorely tempted.

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Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on February 21, 2012 at 8:30pm

I tried and tried but couldn't get a sense of whether the streets were slick this A.M. before heading out (frost/snow was visible in patches of parkway.)

I ended up taking studly, but it was totally unnecessary as the wetness was way above freezing.

Riding on studs puts me in a bad mood . . .

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Permalink Reply by Doug Haynes on February 21, 2012 at 8:51pm

My roommate has a Halstead; they are a great bike and a joy to ride.

Duppie said:

I have been trying to get back on the bike after being off of it for two months. The last few days I've been riding around the neighborhood.

Today my 'bike riding' existed solely of test riding a Civia Halsted at J.C. Lind. Man, what a great bike. Finally a cargobike that rides smoothly. I am sorely tempted.

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Permalink Reply by Tony Adams on February 21, 2012 at 10:48pm

Mix up your route? If you usually take Damen down to Elston or whatever try riding east to the Lakefront path or something.

Today I had an awesome commute because I took some time over the weekend to fix my rubbing rear fender, unstick my notchy headset, tighten my loose saddle (don't ask) and inflate my tires back up to 100 psi. It was like riding a new bike.

Oh and apparently it was Late 80's Red Schwinn day:

Morgan said:

I have been getting complacent with this excellent, mild winter. The usual ride from Addison/Damen to the loop has gotten mundane.

Lately, I have switched it up and jogged in and out. It is giving me a little different perspective on the ride. I am not getting excited about the next ride.

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Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on February 22, 2012 at 2:29pm

Nobody rode today. How sad :-(

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Permalink Reply by blair on February 22, 2012 at 2:53pm

I did. Always do M-F.

h' said:

Nobody rode today. How sad :-(

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Permalink Reply by Melanie K on February 22, 2012 at 2:55pm

I rode today, too.

h' said:

Nobody rode today. How sad :-(

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Permalink Reply by Gerry G on February 22, 2012 at 8:12pm

Ndiyo

Hey Sheriff, you closed the poles pretty early? 3 o'clock hour? BTW I'm in to volunteer 3/3/2012. Now kids where's that sign up sheet? ; )

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Permalink Reply by Scott Stelzer on February 22, 2012 at 9:00pm

The afternoon light sprinkle actually felt kind of good! The weather was perfect for someone who was dressed right. It was the 3rd time I commuted the 25-mile r/t this February. Last year I didn't even get on the bike 'til March. Spring is the time to make resolutions, so a new, easy one for me is more miles every month than last year!