I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

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Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein on November 25, 2013 at 8:05pm

I'm sure Mr. Klein has checked out already.

h' $550 said:

Get on the tweeter and tell St. Gabe to get on this.

Adam Herstein (5.5 mi) said:

Why was the city not out salting the streets and sidewalks?! This is unacceptable. Stay safe, everyone!

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Permalink Reply by T.K. 3.5 mi on November 25, 2013 at 8:06pm

Really hope everyone is ok, but the images of 100's of bikers slipping all over is kind of funny. :) Count me as one of them, and as promised will get some video up. I did see at least ONE salt truck on damen near the United Center dumping his load. Its good to get the first one out of way and realize that we aren't made of glass, right? For bonus points, none of the beer in my messenger bag broke when I fell. Chrome 1, Ice 0.

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Permalink Reply by Eli on November 25, 2013 at 8:18pm

Managed to fall at a dead stop while waiting for a light on Addison. The bike started to slip sideways on the ice due to the slope of the street toward the curb--tried to brace with my feet but of course they slipped too. It all happened with comical slowness and I'm sure provided some entertainment to everyone nearby.

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Permalink Reply by Bob on November 25, 2013 at 8:40pm

glad all are ok for the most part,,it was a slippery ride home tonight. especially riding on the bike lane on elston where parts are tilted toward the curve. managed to make it home completely upright. stay safe amigos!

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Permalink Reply by Barclor on November 25, 2013 at 8:46pm

Went down hard on Halsted. Hit my head hard but that's why we wear helmets! I have a little headache but it could be a lot worse. Had a few people check on me after the fall... it's nice to know there are still decent people out there. I've ridden EVERY day for over three years and have never fallen. I managed to finish the ride upright and got to see a young college kid wipe out on the sidewalk bringing a pizza home. Hope everyone is staying safe!

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Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein on November 25, 2013 at 8:55pm

Yikes, that's scary! Glad you're okay! Make sure to replace that helmet — they're one time use only.

Barclor said:

Went down hard on Halsted. Hit my head hard but that's why we wear helmets! I have a little headache but it could be a lot worse. Had a few people check on me after the fall... it's nice to know there are still decent people out there. I've ridden EVERY day for over three years and have never fallen. I managed to finish the ride upright and got to see a young college kid wipe out on the sidewalk bringing a pizza home. Hope everyone is staying safe!

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Permalink Reply by Duppie on November 25, 2013 at 8:57pm

Tonight reminded me why I usually don't ride on snow days. Slippery ride home. Luckily my cargo bike has patented flat-foot technology. It saved me once from falling

Glad to hear everyone is more or less okay.

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Permalink Reply by Bikefreeek on November 25, 2013 at 9:04pm

If you survive Bike Fall, Bike Winter is a breeze!

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Permalink Reply by Jeremy on November 25, 2013 at 9:20pm

Please don't say fall! Went down hard myself just shy of montrose, and I'm kicking myself for it. Landed on my left side so hard I spent two+ hours in the ER making sure I didn't break a rib after touching base at home. Ow. Nothing broken, but I think me and my new painkillers will be taking an extra couple of days off this week.

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Permalink Reply by Rich Evans on November 25, 2013 at 9:29pm

Put set of Schwalbe Marathon studded tires on a couple o weeks ago. Bit more drag, and they sound like Rice Krispies, but they just ate the ice and snow up tonight. Steady as a rock. Only problem as when I had to put my foot down. May be time to look into toe spikes.