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Three Floyds and/or Flossmoor Station Ride

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Three Floyds and/or Flossmoor Station Ride

Time: January 12, 2013 from 8:30am to 4pm
Location: Daley Plaza or Promontory Point
Street: Washington & Dearborn or 55th & Lakefront Trail
City/Town: Chicago
Website or Map: http://maps.google.com/maps/m…
Phone: 773-726-3227
Event Type: drunken
Organized By: robert hsiung and Kevin C
Latest Activity: Jan 21, 2013

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OK, not everyone loves Three Floyds. Different spokes for different folks! This year, you have the option of going to Flossmoor Station instead. (It remains an option to go to Flossmoor Station in addition.)

 

We depart Daley Plaza at 9:00 AM and collect riders at Promontory Point at 9:45 AM. We stay together (more or less) down to I-80, then split up into Three Floyds and Flossmoor Station groups. The goal of the Three Floyds group will be to get to Three Floyds by noon, when they open, and not have to wait outside.

 

Neither snow nor rain nor sleet nor gloom of night stays these couriers (and other riders) from the swift completion of their appointed rounds. Depending on the weather, however, returning from our rounds via Metra from Flossmoor Station is sometimes a very attractive option. Total distance: Three Floyds round trip: 60 miles, Three Floyds and Flossmoor Station one-way 40 miles, Flossmoor Station one-way 35 miles. Here’s a link to the routes (there may be adjustments if it snows).

 

We ask that you RSVP if attending.

 

The fine print: There is no support vehicle. You are responsible for yourself. The pace is 12-16 mph with a short break at Wolf Lake. Mid January weather may be extreme. Be prepared for cold as well as flats/mechanical problems.

 

Checklist:

Growler

Snacks

Lights

Lock

Pump, tube, tools

Extra layers of clothing (more than you expect to use)

Money

 

The inaugural Three Floyds ride was conceived and organized by Mark Sinclair and took place on January 14, 2006. As many of you know, Mark died on April 14 of that year, at age 34, a few days after suffering a brain aneurysm. It was Mark’s hope that it would become an annual event.

 

Thanks,

Bob and Kevin

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Comment by Wolf-Pup on January 8, 2013 at 1:23pm

Liz I plan on showing up so I promise I'll slow down the ride. I'm really slow...slower than anyone else. In fact, I can guarantee you're faster than me so no worries there.

Comment by Duppie on January 8, 2013 at 12:38pm

I am looking for excuses not to ride, but the weather isn't helping.

Comment by Kevin C Dormant on January 8, 2013 at 11:50am

For those of you considering the Metra Electric return option, Saturday trains depart 4:10 pm, 4:49 pm, 5:54 pm, 6:53 pm, 7:52 pm from Flossmoor, with each arriving at Millennium Station 45-50 minutes later. Tickets in advance are $5.25; $8.25 if purchased on board. You MUST bring a bungie cord/toe strap/ball of twine to secure your bike on the train, and you must be nice to/follow the instructions and/or whims of the conductor. There are also later trains for the truly hardcore (8:52, 9:52, 10:52, 11:52 pm)

Comment by bobweiser on January 8, 2013 at 3:38am

30.9 miles in 2:35 (leave at 9:00, 10 min. at the Point, 10 min. at Wolf Lake, arrive at 3F at 11:55) = 11.96 mph. maybe easier said than done with "winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph".

Comment by bobweiser on January 8, 2013 at 3:13am

links to: the cue sheet and the traditional 3F winter route (the way back from 3F for those who ride)

Comment by Mark Potts on January 7, 2013 at 5:47pm

Jennifer - "where food is our medicine and medicine is our food"

http://www.sistahsveganrestaurant.com/

Not saying go there (Just found this place, may/may not go tonight)... but the motto is a way of life =)

Comment by bobweiser on January 7, 2013 at 11:14am

Liz, it's not a race, but boys will sometimes be boys.

Jennifer, it's OK to be undecided. It's not like we're arranging catering. I'll just bring some extra cue sheets. But if people RSVP, it gives us an idea of what to expect.

Comment by Liz on January 7, 2013 at 10:43am

Good to know it wont be a race 12-16 mph should be just right.  I know one winter it was all boys who pounded away, Jami and I ended up splitting off from the group since we couldn't keep up or stay warm. I'll probably do flossmoore since I'm not interested in waiting outside for 40 min.  

Comment by Kevin C Dormant on January 6, 2013 at 11:22pm
Daily one way commute distance. http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/how-many-miles-is-your-com...
Comment by bobweiser on January 6, 2013 at 10:25pm

Can I ask a question? What's with the mileage after some people's names?

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