How many other cyclists did you see on your commute this morning?

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Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on September 2, 2014 at 9:23am

That's something that happened to me way too many times when I commuted to/from Rogers Park.

Lisa Curcio 6.6mi said:

Since I tend to commute on "cycling superhighways", I forget that most of the city is probably not inundated with cyclists.  But we can all agree, I am sure, that getting caught behind a garbage truck while riding one's bike is one of the nastiest experiences one can have.

Permalink Reply by Gopher Biker on September 3, 2014 at 3:05am

I saw a surprisingly high number on my ride in this morning between 5-6am. I usually hardly see anyone. The ninjas, shoalers, and salmon were out in force however.

Permalink Reply by Rich S on September 3, 2014 at 4:51am

Back to school week!! 

h' 1.0 said:

Craziness this morning-- like everyone was out on the road at once.... but only one bike spotted.

Permalink Reply by daWillinChi on September 3, 2014 at 5:00am

That explains it! I was surprised at how many were there on my route

Rich S said:

Back to school week!! 


Permalink Reply by daniel kernan on September 3, 2014 at 7:47am
Three. That's alot in western suburbs
Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on September 12, 2014 at 3:37am

Where have all the cyclists gone?  It was really sparse on the LFP commuter highway this morning.  I think there were only about 6 or 7 people who passed me between Addison and Monroe, and I am usually passed by at least 15 or 20!  And, no, I did not suddenly become Marianne Vos!

Permalink Reply by Simon Phearson on September 12, 2014 at 4:57am

I don't know when you typically are out, Lisa, but the cyclists you saw - did more of them have lights on than when it's nice? That's what I noticed - fewer cyclists, and more of them with their lights on and packs on their backs. My people, I feel like. 

As far as I can tell, the racers really clear out when it gets into the lower fifties. I don't mind that at all, since they're also frequently most of the ninjas I see in the early morning hours. I saw a training line on the LFP yesterday evening (54 degrees or so) and it really surprised me. 

I'm excited to see how many people keep at it as the winter approaches. With as many people as have been out this season, I wonder if a few more people will figure, "Heck, I'll give winter commuting a try this year." 


Lisa Curcio 6.6mi said:

Where have all the cyclists gone?  It was really sparse on the LFP commuter highway this morning.  I think there were only about 6 or 7 people who passed me between Addison and Monroe, and I am usually passed by at least 15 or 20!  And, no, I did not suddenly become Marianne Vos!

Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on September 12, 2014 at 5:32am

I only saw a few other people riding during my Divvy ride through the Loop earlier.

Permalink Reply by Maurice on September 12, 2014 at 5:50am

It's supposed to rain all afternoon.  Already started in the Loop.

 

That might be a bigger factor than the temp, which is still comfortable for cycling IMO.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on September 12, 2014 at 6:31am

I am out there roughly between 7:30 and 8:00.  I would say that most people had at least rear flashers on.  Did not pay attention to backpacks vs. panniers. I put both my lights on. :-)  It was misting/drizzling/raining on and off for my entire ride.
 
Simon Phearson said:

I don't know when you typically are out, Lisa, but the cyclists you saw - did more of them have lights on than when it's nice? That's what I noticed - fewer cyclists, and more of them with their lights on and packs on their backs. My people, I feel like. 

As far as I can tell, the racers really clear out when it gets into the lower fifties. I don't mind that at all, since they're also frequently most of the ninjas I see in the early morning hours. I saw a training line on the LFP yesterday evening (54 degrees or so) and it really surprised me. 

I'm excited to see how many people keep at it as the winter approaches. With as many people as have been out this season, I wonder if a few more people will figure, "Heck, I'll give winter commuting a try this year." 


Lisa Curcio 6.6mi said:

Where have all the cyclists gone?  It was really sparse on the LFP commuter highway this morning.  I think there were only about 6 or 7 people who passed me between Addison and Monroe, and I am usually passed by at least 15 or 20!  And, no, I did not suddenly become Marianne Vos!

Permalink Reply by Huck1eberry on September 12, 2014 at 8:56am

Maybe one. 

Permalink Reply by Brett Miller on October 9, 2014 at 7:18am
At approximately 7:29am at the funky intersection of Ogden and 26th Street, I saw three other cyclists: a road bike blazing by on Ogden and a mountain bike and a fixie turning left onto Ogden, all heading into the city. Mounted atop my hybrid, I thought what diversity we have here in Chicago! Usually I'm all by myself commuting between Oak Park and Little Village, so it was nice to see some fellow riders.

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