I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

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Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on April 9, 2012 at 11:16am

What, no pictures?

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Permalink Reply by Apie (11) on April 9, 2012 at 2:28pm

Wow. I decided to bike the lakeshore trail N from jackson to Belmont on friday. Oh mah gawd it was insanely windy. A lot of runners, not too many bikers. I think I'll just stick to Milwaukee/elston unless I know its not ridiculously windy. How many mph was it on friday eve?? As for today, 1st ride w/ weight on the rear rack, and the ride was smoother, faster, and easier. Whodathunkit? Some bikes are obviously made to haul a load!

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Permalink Reply by millenial removing Bernie tattoo on April 9, 2012 at 2:46pm

Friday it was only like 20 mph. Today, its 30 mph steady wind, 40 mph gust. Yeah, I'm riding streets home today.

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Permalink Reply by Lanterne Rouge on April 9, 2012 at 4:53pm

Isn't it crazy? I had the same fears when I switched to a rack and pannier, as well. Just like you, I found the ride to be incredibly smooth and easy. Perhaps it's the relaxed geometry of the bike, but mine doesn't mind hauling stuff on the rack deck and pannier. Much easier than by backpack.

Andy Pielet said:

As for today, 1st ride w/ weight on the rear rack, and the ride was smoother, faster, and easier. Whodathunkit? Some bikes are obviously made to haul a load!