Twelfth Step Ride
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Time: December 9, 2017 from 8am to 6pm
Location: The Clock Tower
Street: 3700 N. Recreation Drive
City/Town: Chicago
Website or Map: http://www.dr-bob.org/3f.map
Event Type: drunken
Organized By: bobweiser
Latest Activity: Dec 26, 2017
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Description
No, this isn't about trying, after having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps, to carry any message to others, or to practice any principles in all our affairs.
It's about riding to Three Floyds and boosting our cognitive function every month this year! There's a somewhat consistent schedule -- usually the 4th Saturday of the month -- and you can qualify for the F-12 Award.
After our pilgrimage to Three Floyds, we (or at least those of us not returning via Flossmoor Station) rock out with 18th Street at their 4 year anniversary celebration. They have food, bands and of course, lots and lots of amazing 18th Street & guest beers. The guest draft list is still being put together, but Jester King, The Veil, Burial and many others will be pouring. Dos Santos, Drude and La Armada perform live, and Gregg Elzinga DJs throughout the day. The celebration requires a $20 ticket (but the ride doesn't). The name on the ticket must match the government issued photo ID of the ticket holder. The celebration is cash only, 21+ only.
The ride takes the lakefront trail south from the Clock Tower. You can join up anywhere along the trail. Just let the group know to make sure you get picked up.
45 miles total if you ride to Flossmoor Station and take the Metra, 50 if you ride to 93rd and take the Metra or to 100th and take the J14, 55 if you ride to 71st and take the J14, 70 if you ride all the way. 14-17 mph. I like to get to Three Floyds before they open at 11:00 (it's still the eighth-best brewery in the world, so sometimes there's a line). Bring money, government-issued ID, a lock, lights since the day is short, 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, Jeffrey Jump (J14) bus schedule, Bikes on the Metra, Bikes on the Bus, and, to save a minute at the start, the nifty online CCC waiver.
PS: I give these rides these names because I find them humorous in an ironic way. It's not my intent to make light of addictions, efforts to recover from addictions, or 12-step peer support groups like AA. If you're trying to drink in moderation, we'll support you. If you're trying to abstain, you may want to give this ride a pass.
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Comment by bobweiser on December 9, 2017 at 2:59am
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sorry, late start, i'll be there more like 8:15
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for the record, metra station would be 93rd near baltimore, j14 stop would be 100th & torrence, actually only 9.6 mi. = 52 min.
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duh, let's "ride to 93rd and take the Metra or to 100th and take the J14" = 50 mi. total.
metra: 9.8 mi. = 53 min. (says google), trains leave hourly @ :39. then it's 37 min. to downtown.
jeffrey jump: just as far, buses every 12-13 min. from 1:30-3, every 16-18 min. from 3:45-5:30. then it's 45 min. to downtown.
bring a glass if the metra might be an option for you. :-)
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have to remember to put on my snow tires! going back and forth between:
- riding 1st to FFF then to 18th st. then home
- riding 1st to 18th st. then to FFF then to flossmoor station
input, anyone?
updated forecast:
Sat Dec 9
33° Precipitation 63%
A couple of morning snow showers [0.2 in over 2 hrs]; otherwise, rather cloudy, breezy and cold
Winds from the NW 17 mph Gusts: 25 mph
Max UV Index: 1 (Low)
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advance forecast:
Sat Dec 9
35° Precipitation 30%
Sunshine and some clouds with a couple of flurries; colder
Winds from the SW 20 mph Gusts: 36 mph
Max UV Index: 2 (Low)
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