Gin Kilgore takes on The Suburban Cyclist tonight at 7 on WTTW

Chicago Critical Mass and Bike Winter stalwart, and all-around righteous dame Gin Kilgore will mop the floor in a debate with The Suburban Cyclist this evening at 7 on WTTW's Chicago Tonight talk show on channel 11:


Check out this The Suburban Cyclist's recent, extremely long rant against Chicago Critical Mass: http://www.chicagonow.com/urban-cyclist/2011/09/critical-massholes-...
Boy, I wouldn't know where to start setting this guy straight.
 

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Permalink Reply by John Greenfield on October 2, 2011 at 5:24am

Bernard,

 

Sorry, I should have said "successfully organizing." Of course, the highest-profile action taken to draw attention the plight of the Car Spike was 1,000-plus, mostly urban cyclists riding in Critical Mass out to Berwyn to protest, which made it on the front page of the Sun Times.

 

Can't find that article online, but here's the CCM press release that alerted the media to our efforts: http://chicagocriticalmass.org/savethespindle. By the way, that photo is from one of several Perimeter Ride I led to the Car Spike. Man, I really have led a lot of bike rides to Berwyn!

 

We're getting off-topic here so, Bernard, please contact me at john[at]gridchicago.com if you'd like to further debate my alleged Berwyn-phobia.

 

John Greenfield

Permalink Reply by Barry Niel Stuart on October 2, 2011 at 8:47am
When it comes to bicycling, I'd like to ask the Suburban Cyclist what he thinks is a legitimate use of a bike.   Except for right now, when I must sideline my own bike because of doctor's orders, I tend to use my own as transportation.  Once I'm well enough to ride, I intend to use my own bike for that purpose.  Unfortunately, up here in Milwaukee, our county keeps cutting back bus service,supposedly to save money.  I've had occasion to use my bike in conjunction with the bus to go past the bus's range.  I enjoy watching Superweek every year when I can, and I've seen a bike race at Kenosha's Washington Park Velodrome.  Sounds to me that many find racing OK, but they don't like the idea of a bike being used on the street for transportation insteaqd of a car.
Permalink Reply by Michael J Blane on October 2, 2011 at 9:51am

I just watched it online.

WTTW_CriticalMass

Scott's a doofuss.

Permalink Reply by Angie Maloney on October 2, 2011 at 2:38pm

This (Sub) Urban Cyclist guy just had a toned-down version of his rant printed on the front page of the Perspectives section in today's Trib:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/ct-oped-1002-bicycle-201...

 

Also, the show is now available on WTTW's website:

http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2011/09/29/critical-mass-urban-cycling

 

Permalink Reply by Gort 12-mile Pinklegneep on October 2, 2011 at 2:51pm
Svenghoolie's a city boy and the studio's downtown, his show's just always said "Berwyn" a lot because it's a funny name and he made it a pillar of schtick. Of course his act clicks right in place with Horrorbles, which is in Berwyn.

Davo said:
dont forget Sven Ghoulie. His studio is in Berwin I think.
Permalink Reply by Bernard Joseph Hannigan on October 2, 2011 at 2:55pm

"Of course his act clicks right in place with Horrorbles, which is in Berwyn."....

 

The owner of Horribles is one of the owners of Autre Monde, one of the hottest

new restaurants in Chicagoland.

Permalink Reply by Liz on October 3, 2011 at 3:05am
I would also love to see bike the drive encompass the WHOLE DAY.  Shutting down LSD from 5am to 10am on a Sunday is not a huge feat. The traffic typically seen at that time of day is minimal.  Let us have one whole car free day or at least into Midday.  The chicago marathon closes many street for significant portions of the day, 5k/10k/half marathon run/walks close streets all over the city throughout the summer. Letting cycling events close the streets should not be controversial. 

Chris C said:

I don't know about once a month but I would love to see the Bike The Drive ride occur more than once a year. 

Permalink Reply by globalguy on October 3, 2011 at 3:45am
And definitely reduce the $40+ registration fee to bike along a tax-payer supported, public thoroughfare!

Liz said:
I would also love to see bike the drive encompass the WHOLE DAY.  Shutting down LSD from 5am to 10am on a Sunday is not a huge feat. The traffic typically seen at that time of day is minimal.  Let us have one whole car free day or at least into Midday.  The chicago marathon closes many street for significant portions of the day, 5k/10k/half marathon run/walks close streets all over the city throughout the summer. Letting cycling events close the streets should not be controversial. 

Chris C said:

I don't know about once a month but I would love to see the Bike The Drive ride occur more than once a year. 

Permalink Reply by Jared on October 3, 2011 at 3:51am
It doesn't really cost all that much to put on Bike the Drive.  The vast majority of that fee goes to Active Trans.  It would be nice if they could do it twice a year and reduce the fee.

da' Square Wheelman (aka garth) said:
And definitely reduce the $40+ registration fee to bike along a tax-payer supported, public thoroughfare!

Liz said:
I would also love to see bike the drive encompass the WHOLE DAY.  Shutting down LSD from 5am to 10am on a Sunday is not a huge feat. The traffic typically seen at that time of day is minimal.  Let us have one whole car free day or at least into Midday.  The chicago marathon closes many street for significant portions of the day, 5k/10k/half marathon run/walks close streets all over the city throughout the summer. Letting cycling events close the streets should not be controversial. 

Chris C said:

I don't know about once a month but I would love to see the Bike The Drive ride occur more than once a year. 

Permalink Reply by Liz on October 3, 2011 at 4:22am


Thanks for the recommendation! 

 

I liked the authors discussion of how drivers forgive one another for infractions.  

 

We see a very vocal contingent of anti cycling motorists and pedestrians going on and on about the one time they had a accident or serious incident with a cyclist.  We do not see this same level of outrage over motor vehicle collosion.  Many more people have been involved in a car colision than a bike collision.  There isn't the same outrage about how unsafe driving is. 

 

Edit: Woohoo, my boyfriend already has a copy, I'll be sure to give the whole book a read. 


Jamais716 said:

Check out Traffic - http://www.amazon.com/Traffic-Drive-What-Says-About/dp/0307264785

 

It's a really interesting read for anybody on the road.  He explains that part of why we get more frustrated in a car is our inability to communicate with others on the road.  Check out pages 22-24 in the Amazon preview for a much better explanation than I could possibly give.


Liz said:

 

Permalink Reply by Duppie on October 3, 2011 at 6:38am

Apparently not all ChicagoNow bloggers are dimwits. Here is one blog post disecting the Suburban Cyclists rant:

http://www.chicagonow.com/easy-as-riding-a-bike/2011/10/critical-mi...

 

I think he makes a good point. Regardless of what your opinion is about CCM, the Suburban Cyclist does nothing to further the acceptance of cycling, even though he wants us to believe otherwise.

Permalink Reply by Duppie on October 3, 2011 at 7:28am
*like*

Chris C said:

I have no problem paying $40 for BtD.  It is, after all, a fund raiser for a non-profit organization.

 

Hands down it's my favorite charity ride.  Between the sun rising over the lake to the east and the architectural skyline to the west, I feel like the creamy center filling of the mother of all sandwich cookies.

 

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