DIY Century - 100 miles to Milwaukee - cancelled - The Chainlink2024-03-28T19:28:41Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/2211490:Topic:385?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A18990&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=novxla said:Hey Nick, how long…tag:thechainlink.org,2008-10-21:2211490:Comment:189902008-10-21T02:27:18.857ZEl Dukehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Nick
<cite>vxla said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topic/show?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A385&page=3#2211490Comment18770"><div>Hey Nick, how long did it take you?</div>
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It took me about 5.5 hours (longer than I planned) to get to MKE.
<cite>vxla said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topic/show?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A385&page=3#2211490Comment18770"><div>Hey Nick, how long did it take you?</div>
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It took me about 5.5 hours (longer than I planned) to get to MKE. It was going to be a chainlin…tag:thechainlink.org,2008-10-20:2211490:Comment:187952008-10-20T20:48:27.929ZLeahhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/leah
It was going to be a chainlink group ride but was cancelled/postponed.<br />
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<cite>DEADhex said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topic/show?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A385&page=3#2211490Comment18773"><div>Who was/is this ride being put together by? Chain link?</div>
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It was going to be a chainlink group ride but was cancelled/postponed.<br />
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<cite>DEADhex said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topic/show?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A385&page=3#2211490Comment18773"><div>Who was/is this ride being put together by? Chain link?</div>
</blockquote> Hey Nick, how long did it tak…tag:thechainlink.org,2008-10-20:2211490:Comment:187702008-10-20T20:19:08.162Zvxlahttps://thechainlink.org/profile/vxla
Hey Nick, how long did it take you?
Hey Nick, how long did it take you? I finally did this ride last…tag:thechainlink.org,2008-10-20:2211490:Comment:187582008-10-20T20:12:53.864ZEl Dukehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Nick
I finally did this ride last Friday. Here's a map of my meandering route:<p style="text-align:left"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3158/2952408194_39e8bba92a.jpg?v=0"></img></p>
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Lessons learned:<br />
1. It would have been more fun to ride with other people.<br />
2. It sucks when the wind is blowing steadily from the north, not enough to be a huge drag, but enough to mess-up timing<br />
3. It would be more fun at temps > 60°F<br />
4. The roads are much worse in Illinois (especially 32 in Zion)<br />
5. There's scenic and scary stuff along the way.<br />
6. There are very few nice…
I finally did this ride last Friday. Here's a map of my meandering route:<p style="text-align:left"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3158/2952408194_39e8bba92a.jpg?v=0"/></p>
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Lessons learned:<br />
1. It would have been more fun to ride with other people.<br />
2. It sucks when the wind is blowing steadily from the north, not enough to be a huge drag, but enough to mess-up timing<br />
3. It would be more fun at temps > 60°F<br />
4. The roads are much worse in Illinois (especially 32 in Zion)<br />
5. There's scenic and scary stuff along the way.<br />
6. There are very few nice cafes along the way.<br />
7. Pack plenty of food, and then a bit more. Just in case.<br />
8. Familiarize yourself with the train schedules before you go. Seriously. It sucks when you miss your train out of Kenosha (and Winthrop Harbor and Zion and so on).<br />
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<p style="text-align:left"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/2951634053_508d744be8.jpg?v=0"/></p> Hi everyone - after much cons…tag:thechainlink.org,2008-08-25:2211490:Comment:41102008-08-25T15:24:02.046ZLeahhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/leah
Hi everyone - after much consideration I've decided to cancel/postpone this ride. For our first big group ride, I wanted to make sure all the details were set (i.e. where we're staying, how/when we're getting back to Chicago, etc.). When we can plan a ride further out and make sure all the logistics are there, we'll do it. So keep an eye out for this ride next season!
Hi everyone - after much consideration I've decided to cancel/postpone this ride. For our first big group ride, I wanted to make sure all the details were set (i.e. where we're staying, how/when we're getting back to Chicago, etc.). When we can plan a ride further out and make sure all the logistics are there, we'll do it. So keep an eye out for this ride next season! Nick said:I'll put the date o…tag:thechainlink.org,2008-08-11:2211490:Comment:26222008-08-11T18:43:26.143Zmillenial removing Bernie tattoohttps://thechainlink.org/profile/envanex
<cite>Nick said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topic/show?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A385&page=2#2211490Comment2574"><div>I'll put the date on my calendar. I've been meaning to do this ride for some time, and I think that September 6th might be a good time to do it.<br></br><br></br>The North Shore Century is a good entry century ride, as is the Apple Cider Century in Three Oaks Michigan. The ACC is great fun and I highly advise anyone interested in doing centuries to do it.…</div>
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<cite>Nick said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topic/show?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A385&page=2#2211490Comment2574"><div>I'll put the date on my calendar. I've been meaning to do this ride for some time, and I think that September 6th might be a good time to do it.<br/><br/>The North Shore Century is a good entry century ride, as is the Apple Cider Century in Three Oaks Michigan. The ACC is great fun and I highly advise anyone interested in doing centuries to do it. Last year's was my first century, and though I was tired at the end, the next day I was fine.</div>
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This Sunday is the CCC/EBC "Slower Century" up to the Velodrome in Kenosha. Its intended for first-time century ridaz. I'll be going (first time for me).<br />
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<a href="http://www.thechainlink.org/events/event/show?id=2211490:Event:146">http://www.thechainlink.org/events/event/show?id=2211490:Event:146</a> Bob Kastigar said:envane x sa…tag:thechainlink.org,2008-08-11:2211490:Comment:25972008-08-11T16:42:00.415ZChuckohttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Chuck
<cite>Bob Kastigar said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topic/show?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A385&page=2#2211490Comment2571"><div><cite>envane x said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topic/show?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A385#2211490Comment1289"><div>Also, there are some quality bike trails you can use rather than taking Sheridan all the way to Kenosha. Although I still don't have a good way to get through North Chicago and…</div>
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<cite>Bob Kastigar said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topic/show?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A385&page=2#2211490Comment2571"><div><cite>envane x said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topic/show?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A385#2211490Comment1289"><div>Also, there are some quality bike trails you can use rather than taking Sheridan all the way to Kenosha. Although I still don't have a good way to get through North Chicago and Waukegan.</div>
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Try this:<br/>
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<a href="http://wibikeroutes.net/Milwaukee-Chicago_files/Milwaukee-Chicago.html">http://wibikeroutes.net/Milwaukee-Chicago_files/Milwaukee-Chicago.html</a></div>
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Yeah, the official trails would be the McClory Bike Trail (which is just a renamed section of the North Shore Bike Path) to the North Shore Bike Path to the Kenosha County Bike Path. The paths are contiguous, so there are no breaks, the trail just changes names. I'll put the date on my calen…tag:thechainlink.org,2008-08-11:2211490:Comment:25742008-08-11T13:56:02.203ZEl Dukehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Nick
I'll put the date on my calendar. I've been meaning to do this ride for some time, and I think that September 6th might be a good time to do it.<br />
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The North Shore Century is a good entry century ride, as is the Apple Cider Century in Three Oaks Michigan. The ACC is great fun and I highly advise anyone interested in doing centuries to do it. Last year's was my first century, and though I was tired at the end, the next day I was fine.
I'll put the date on my calendar. I've been meaning to do this ride for some time, and I think that September 6th might be a good time to do it.<br />
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The North Shore Century is a good entry century ride, as is the Apple Cider Century in Three Oaks Michigan. The ACC is great fun and I highly advise anyone interested in doing centuries to do it. Last year's was my first century, and though I was tired at the end, the next day I was fine. envane x said:Also, there are…tag:thechainlink.org,2008-08-11:2211490:Comment:25712008-08-11T13:40:50.832ZBob Kastigarhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/BobKastigar
<cite>envane x said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topic/show?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A385#2211490Comment1289"><div>Also, there are some quality bike trails you can use rather than taking Sheridan all the way to Kenosha. Although I still don't have a good way to get through North Chicago and Waukegan.</div>
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Try this:…
<cite>envane x said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topic/show?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A385#2211490Comment1289"><div>Also, there are some quality bike trails you can use rather than taking Sheridan all the way to Kenosha. Although I still don't have a good way to get through North Chicago and Waukegan.</div>
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Try this:<br />
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<a href="http://wibikeroutes.net/Milwaukee-Chicago_files/Milwaukee-Chicago.html">http://wibikeroutes.net/Milwaukee-Chicago_files/Milwaukee-Chicago.html</a> The ride is now posted on the…tag:thechainlink.org,2008-08-11:2211490:Comment:25382008-08-11T02:11:01.132ZLeahhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/leah
The ride is now posted on the Rides & Events calendar at <a href="http://www.thechainlink.org/events/event/show?id=2211490:Event:2533">this link</a>. If you're going to join us for the ride, please RSVP on the ride page.
The ride is now posted on the Rides & Events calendar at <a href="http://www.thechainlink.org/events/event/show?id=2211490:Event:2533">this link</a>. If you're going to join us for the ride, please RSVP on the ride page.