Comments - Chicago Ghost Bikes Ride - The Chainlink2024-03-28T15:39:57Zhttps://thechainlink.org/events/comment/feed?attachedTo=2211490%3AEvent%3A132318&xn_auth=noQuick bottom lines, ten came…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-11-09:2211490:Comment:1333432009-11-09T05:01:04.076ZAndrew Bednohttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AndrewBedno
Quick bottom lines, ten came out, ride was perfect. Some streets a bit rough, but not for a crowd. Almost all bike were in SURPRISINGLY good shape. Near perfect in most cases, some were extremely well maintained. I'll publish photos later, with some collected backstory, and a few slightly corrected locations. BUT, the one at Lincoln (north of IrvingPark/Damen), all felt could literally use replacement. The whole headset/handlebars is gone, AND it's locked on a bike rack.
Quick bottom lines, ten came out, ride was perfect. Some streets a bit rough, but not for a crowd. Almost all bike were in SURPRISINGLY good shape. Near perfect in most cases, some were extremely well maintained. I'll publish photos later, with some collected backstory, and a few slightly corrected locations. BUT, the one at Lincoln (north of IrvingPark/Damen), all felt could literally use replacement. The whole headset/handlebars is gone, AND it's locked on a bike rack. FINAL DETAILS:
1. Meet in cen…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-11-08:2211490:Comment:1327832009-11-08T06:34:52.296ZAndrew Bednohttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AndrewBedno
FINAL DETAILS:<br />
1. Meet in center of Washington Square (881 N. Clark, by Newberry, bounded by Walton/Delaware/Dearborn) BEFORE 2:15pm or find us en-route.<br />
2. Map flyer updated with turn-by-turn and mileages, I'm bringing some or <a href="http://massup.us/x/ghosts/o.jpg" target="flyer">download here</a> or <a href="http://massup.us/ghosts" target="mu">use smartphone</a>.<br />
3. I bought a few dozen nice plastic white roses. Feel free to bring more.<br />
4. Also bringing garbage bag, and other odds-n-ends…
FINAL DETAILS:<br />
1. Meet in center of Washington Square (881 N. Clark, by Newberry, bounded by Walton/Delaware/Dearborn) BEFORE 2:15pm or find us en-route.<br />
2. Map flyer updated with turn-by-turn and mileages, I'm bringing some or <a href="http://massup.us/x/ghosts/o.jpg" target="flyer">download here</a> or <a href="http://massup.us/ghosts" target="mu">use smartphone</a>.<br />
3. I bought a few dozen nice plastic white roses. Feel free to bring more.<br />
4. Also bringing garbage bag, and other odds-n-ends in case.<br />
5. Weather forecasts mostly sunny, 64, S wind. Couldn't ask for better.<br />
6. I'm leaving AVille on LFP by 1pm. Northside co-riders welcome, just ask my address. Ongoing planning, pursuant to…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-11-06:2211490:Comment:1325952009-11-06T18:08:17.431ZAndrew Bednohttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AndrewBedno
Ongoing planning, pursuant to not not finding any:<br />
Checking web and my files. I found other's photos of Blanca, Clint, Isai, and Mandy. I've photographed four before: Liza, Jerry, Alicia, and Tyler, and see these a few times a year. The three closest to Humboldt Park (Blanca, Mandy, Isai) I seldom see, but others have not too long ago. HCCM2008 did Alicia, Matthew, Tyler and Clint. ROS 2009 did Clint, Tyler, Blanca, Isai and Mandy.<br />
So of the nine bikes planned for Sunday, Matthew Manger-Lynch…
Ongoing planning, pursuant to not not finding any:<br />
Checking web and my files. I found other's photos of Blanca, Clint, Isai, and Mandy. I've photographed four before: Liza, Jerry, Alicia, and Tyler, and see these a few times a year. The three closest to Humboldt Park (Blanca, Mandy, Isai) I seldom see, but others have not too long ago. HCCM2008 did Alicia, Matthew, Tyler and Clint. ROS 2009 did Clint, Tyler, Blanca, Isai and Mandy.<br />
So of the nine bikes planned for Sunday, Matthew Manger-Lynch (Damen/Lincoln/IrvingPark) is the least confirmed. I've heard that local merchants fight its presence, and I vaguely remember not finding it once last year. Could check... Anyone know? But regardless, we'll pass that point. I’m much relieved at the decr…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-11-05:2211490:Comment:1324952009-11-05T23:44:21.431ZAndrew Bednohttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AndrewBedno
I’m much relieved at the decreasing likelihood of riding this alone.<br />
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Plan is meet in the center of Washington Square, which plots as 881 N Clark (bounded by Walton/Dearborn/Delaware/Clark), 2blks NW of Chicago Ave RedLine stop. I can't remember being there, but from space looks like there’s a fountain in the middle. So get to the fountain then look for cyclists. Not sure if I’m gonna train or ride there. Leaving the park westbound is just a block to the first ghost. I'll have a turn-by-turn by…
I’m much relieved at the decreasing likelihood of riding this alone.<br />
<br />
Plan is meet in the center of Washington Square, which plots as 881 N Clark (bounded by Walton/Dearborn/Delaware/Clark), 2blks NW of Chicago Ave RedLine stop. I can't remember being there, but from space looks like there’s a fountain in the middle. So get to the fountain then look for cyclists. Not sure if I’m gonna train or ride there. Leaving the park westbound is just a block to the first ghost. I'll have a turn-by-turn by Sunday, but it has not been pre-ridden. Emergency voicemail: 773-4422FUN Parallel FaceBook event posti…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-11-05:2211490:Comment:1324782009-11-05T21:15:35.303ZAndrew Bednohttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AndrewBedno
Parallel FaceBook event posting:<br />
<a href="http://www.FaceBook.com/event.php?eid=169885301497" target="_blank">FaceBook.com/event.php?eid=169885301497</a>
Parallel FaceBook event posting:<br />
<a href="http://www.FaceBook.com/event.php?eid=169885301497" target="_blank">FaceBook.com/event.php?eid=169885301497</a> Wish I could!tag:thechainlink.org,2009-11-05:2211490:Comment:1323382009-11-05T15:50:50.154ZSpencer "Thunderball" Thayer!https://thechainlink.org/profile/SpencerThunderballThayer
Wish I could!
Wish I could!