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Perimeter Ride 11--2012

Time: September 29, 2012 to September 30, 2012
Location: Buckingham Fountain
Street: South Columbus Drive
City/Town: Chicago
Website or Map: https://maps.google.com/maps?…
Phone: 773 865 7445
Event Type: century, mass, alley, cat, scavenger, hunt, awesome, social
Organized By: David of the North (David606xx)
Latest Activity: Oct 2, 2012

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Organized 11 years ago by the venerable John Greenfield, this beloved annual ride takes an moderate pace for a 100 mile route around the edge of our beautiful city. 

An excellent first "Century" ride with it's many CTA bail-out options for peace of mind, this ride is perfect for those who think they might, but aren't sure yet that they can handle a full 100 miles in a day.  (Spoiler Alert--Turns out, you totally can!)

John is stepping aside this year to work on other rides, so some of us that love this ride are keeping the tradition alive with a few minor alterations.  

Start getting excited, start getting your friends excited, and stay tuned here for emerging details!

Meet-up time--8:00 am, y'all!

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Comment by Sarah D. on September 27, 2012 at 4:35pm

I'm looking forward to doing this ride for the first time this year - what do I need to know?

Comment by Andrew Bedno on September 27, 2012 at 4:07pm

I've plotted all the RTA/Metra stops nearest the route.  Also vege/vegan restaurants.  The map's getting really dense.
http://goo.gl/maps/MPbbU

I'll be broadcasting the ride live on http://MassUp.us

Comment by Andrew Bedno on September 27, 2012 at 8:41am

Use Twitter hashtag #pr11

Comment by David of the North (David606xx) on September 27, 2012 at 12:04am

I'm making a big batch of cookies to bring--can't wait to try y'all's treats, too!

If someone can't sleep and wants to be super helpful--go over this map and mark all of the CTA and Metra stops that intersect the route for those that might want to join late/bail early.

https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=217113759732392663038.0004c84b...

Comment by Kevin C Dormant on September 26, 2012 at 8:02pm

celt- 

If you want to provide a cellphone number, we'll call/text when the ride leaves the fountain and you can look for us in half an hour or so at Promontory Point. Alternatively, ride to South Shore and wait for the bathroom stop.

Comment by David of the North (David606xx) on September 26, 2012 at 4:05pm

JoAnna--I'll be there at 8, we'll get going within an hour after that, but if you miss us at the fountain photo-op, don't fret.  The first leg of the route is on the Lakeshore Path, so we won't be able to go very fast.  A solo rider could easily catch us before we make a pee stop at the South Shore Cultural Center:

https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=217113759732392663038.0004c84b...

If you miss us there, the first proper stop will be just a little bit further south at Chicago Velo Campus, and we'll be hanging out there for half an hour while the racers show us how crazy fast they can go:

https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=217113759732392663038.0004c84b...

Comment by Andrew Bedno on September 26, 2012 at 11:52am

I've put this on http://MassUp.us/now

The route plot is there, cues sheet (with major stops map linked), link to Google version, chatter aggregating (may I suggest twits use #pr2012), etc.

Unless I bail (I did last year due to rain) I expect to be broadcasting, so text "WHERE" to u@massup.us to find us, or watch the progress online.

Comment by Duppie on September 26, 2012 at 9:59am

Yeay! just signed up as #50. Looks like a great day for riding with highs in the low 70's.

I am curious about the first (and subsequent lunch stops) as well. Trying to figure out what I need to bring, etc.

Comment by Olatunji Oboi Reed on September 26, 2012 at 7:18am

Peace All - Looking forward to a great, epic ride on Saturday!

Comment by Jared on September 26, 2012 at 12:03am

What is the plan for a lunch stop?  I know before we had stopped at Calumet Park, but since were leaving earlier and farther south that might be a bit early.

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