Ninth Step Double-Octoberfest Almost-Century

Details

Time: September 24, 2016 from 7:30am to 7:30pm
Location: The Clock Tower
Street: 3700 N. Recreation Drive
City/Town: Chicago
Website or Map: http://drive.google.com/open?…
Event Type: drunken
Organized By: bobweiser
Latest Activity: Sep 24, 2016

Export to Outlook or iCal (.ics)

1 member likes this

Description

No, this isn't about making direct amends to the people we've harmed whenever doing so is possible and won't injure them or others.

It's about riding to Three Floyds and boosting our cognitive function every month this year! Now there's a consistent schedule -- the 4th Saturday of every month -- others have opportunities to lead (I can't make it every time), and you can qualify for the F-12 Award.

September is National Century Month, so this step is a century -- if you ride a little extra before or after. The ride takes the lakefront trail south from the Clock Tower. You can join up anywhere along the trail. Just let the group know where so they can look for you.

35 miles to Three Floyds + 10 miles to Flossmoor Station = 45 miles. Take the Metra Electric home or ride another 25 miles to Oaktoberfest at Imperial Oak = 70 miles. Ride another 5 miles to Brookfield = 75 miles and take the BNSF home or another 25 miles to Oktoberfest (ticket required) at Revolution, West Lakeview, and back to the clock tower = 95 miles. 15-18 mph. Bring money, government-issued ID, a lock, lights since we're staying out late, water and snacks to have en route, and panniers for beer you can't get in Chicago.

Online resources: Google map, cue sheet, Metra Electric train schedules, BNSF train schedule, Metra policy, and, to save a minute at the start, the nifty online CCC waiver.

Comment Wall

Comment

RSVP for Ninth Step Double-Octoberfest Almost-Century to add comments!

Join The Chainlink

Comment by bobweiser on September 24, 2016 at 3:46pm: thanks for coming, what a nice day of riding

Comment by bobweiser on September 24, 2016 at 12:18am: see you there!

fyi, cue sheet (and map) just updated.

Comment by Steve A on September 23, 2016 at 11:47pm: See you there

Comment by bobweiser on September 23, 2016 at 4:19pm: keeping it 7:30, bring something to read in case we get there early. or, we can tackle the off-road option.

Comment by bobweiser on September 22, 2016 at 11:59am: i know. i'm extra paranoid about being late, and having to wait, because it's going to be an extra long day.

if you promise to come, and to zoom ahead to get in line for us, i'd be ok with 8:00, but then i'd be paranoid about people missing the change and showing up at 7:30, wondering where everyone was, and going home.

Comment by Steve A on September 22, 2016 at 11:09am: 7:30 AM ??? Really ???

Comment by bobweiser on September 21, 2016 at 6:23pm: 3rd session now sold out :-(

Comment by bobweiser on September 21, 2016 at 5:14pm: have a great apple cider, should be nice weather for you, too!

Comment by curt(is) locke on September 21, 2016 at 6:56am: National Century Month, huh. Sounds like a terrific route/menu. However, I'll be setting up camp in Warren Dunes, MI in preparation for the Apple Cider Century with my family this weekend.