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I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

 

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Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on October 25, 2013 at 2:52pm

So good to see the beauty of the lakefront in fall. Thanks.

Gene Tenner said:

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on October 26, 2013 at 3:22pm

10-26-13 bike ride photos

Permalink Reply by XndeX on October 26, 2013 at 7:02pm

Rode 12 miles Getting the kinks worked out on my new ride

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on October 27, 2013 at 4:40pm

What a magnificent day!  I rode to the McCormick Bridgehouse Museum at Michigan and Wacker to see the museum and to buy Patrick McBriarty's book: Chicago River Bridges.  It is a gorgeous book and Patrick signed it.  Then I took the Riverwalk over to the LFP which was really pretty empty for noontime on a beautiful Sunday afternoon.  Rode up to Belmont Harbor to watch some sailboat races and have lunch.  And rode home.  This was a perfect bike riding day.  As a matter of fact, maybe this should be cross-posted on the most beautiful day thread!

Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein on October 27, 2013 at 9:01pm
That sounds like a really fun day!

Lisa Curcio 4.1 mi said:

What a magnificent day!  I rode to the McCormick Bridgehouse Museum at Michigan and Wacker to see the museum and to buy Patrick McBriarty's book: Chicago River Bridges.  It is a gorgeous book and Patrick signed it.  Then I took the Riverwalk over to the LFP which was really pretty empty for noontime on a beautiful Sunday afternoon.  Rode up to Belmont Harbor to watch some sailboat races and have lunch.  And rode home.  This was a perfect bike riding day.  As a matter of fact, maybe this should be cross-posted on the most beautiful day thread!

Permalink Reply by in it to win it 8.0 mi on October 28, 2013 at 7:36am

nice ride in

Permalink Reply by Rich Evans on October 28, 2013 at 11:14am

OK, this is a couple of days late, but hope it's still worth sharing. Had a nice Sat evening 25 mi "errand run," hauling groceries, cleaning, et al, in a Burley Nomad, that ran out to the near western burbs and back.  Found myself returning, about 7:30, through downtown Franklin Park.  Got a little nervous as I spotted about a dozen 20-ish-looking young men, apparently coming out of a bar, milling about rather aimlessly in the middle of Belmont.  Got a little more nervous as I noticed them taking an interest in me, and my bike (a SWM recumbent, with fairing, and enough lights to attract UFOs), and moving towards me. Then, at about 50 feet, I heard the groans, and noticed the zombie makeup they were all wearing.  I freakin' LOVE Halloween.   

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on October 28, 2013 at 11:17am
Permalink Reply by Rich Evans on October 28, 2013 at 12:33pm

I think they were looking for brains, so I was safe.

Lisa Curcio 4.1 mi said:

Permalink Reply by Mark on October 28, 2013 at 12:42pm

15 miles, The wind was out of the north at a good clip.

And the Lake was ANGRY

 

Permalink Reply by igz on October 28, 2013 at 1:05pm

ordered a pair, just came in.  im looking forward to trying them out.

Rich Evans said:

I'm partial to Glacier neoprene kayak gloves. Keep your hands warm in the rain, and they're nice and grippy.

Bez said:

I picked up a pair of Head running gloves at Costco for cheap.  Not sure about waterproof per se, but they are definitely wicking.  I wore them in a drizzle and had no issues.  As a bonus, they have the grip dots and are touchscreen friendly.  I also picked up a pair of Paradox merino wool long-johns at the same time.  Wore those this morning, I will be picking up a couple of extras if they still have them there

Wolf-Pup said:

Any waterproof glove recommendations for fall anyone? I'm sick of cold,wet hands.

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on October 29, 2013 at 9:34am

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