I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

 

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Permalink Reply by Melanie K on February 10, 2012 at 7:55am

I rode today in the morning. Not sure if I want to ride back- 24mph headwind and 10 degrees.  I think I may pass on taking the Lakefront home today.  The cotton bally snow is great to see, though and I wish I could ride home right now in it, and avoid the forecasted wind later in the day. 

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on February 10, 2012 at 11:08am

Permalink Reply by Apie (11) on February 10, 2012 at 11:14am

My 1st snowy commute, hope its not too slippery on the NW side.

Permalink Reply by JeffB on February 10, 2012 at 11:20am

The earlier you leave the better.  Its slushy now, but will ice over soon.  The wind is harsh and the icy snow stings.  Good day for goggles

Andy Pielet said:

My 1st snowy commute, hope its not too slippery on the NW side.

Permalink Reply by Madopal (16.5 mi) on February 10, 2012 at 12:31pm

Looks like it's going to be a cold one on the way home, and I'll probably have to drop tire pressure a bit on the studs if this gets icy.  Wunderground is reporting temps below 20 already with windchills in the single digits.  At least for me it's mostly a tailwind.  I don't envy anyone who has to go north on the way home.  Be safe out there.

Permalink Reply by S on February 10, 2012 at 12:39pm

Just a heads up, I ran into quite a bit of ice patches on the road where the car tires have compacted and heated up the snow just enough to let it melt and refreeze.  I'd be on the lookout for ice especially now that it's getting dark.  

Permalink Reply by MK on February 10, 2012 at 1:10pm

it's slippery out there! had two or three 'almost' falls and one actual one. fortunately it was a good fall. "Good" meaning I didn't scrape or injure myself, actually fell pretty gracefully if that's posible. Be careful y'all. (but also, have FUN)

Permalink Reply by Joe Studer 8.0 mi on February 10, 2012 at 1:15pm
I took the LFP home tonight and found it rideable, but the snow was building and there were some definite ice patches. So, be sensible. Oh. I am soooo glad I was riding south, as the wind out of the north was beastly!
Permalink Reply by Gerry G on February 10, 2012 at 3:31pm

Oui

A.M. commute, easy.

P.M. commute, CHALLENGE.  There were spots where I swear the bike knew the way.

Tonight was the limit for me, between the wind and lack of traction.  

I'm with Howard, it was HATE.  I'm only smiling because bike and driver are in one piece.  ; ) 

Hope you are warm and in one piece too!

Permalink Reply by pistola on February 10, 2012 at 5:03pm

My ride home was the worst ride ever!!

 I got on the Lakefront path at Oak and Michigan, no problem and got to about Fullerton before realizing I forgot my ID at work, so I turned around and rode back down the path to Michigan Ave to Erie.  It was actually pretty good having the tailwind take me back to work on a Friday evening.  Then things got bad.

I was biking down Michigan near watertower when a car just cut me off.  Needless to say I did not have enough time to brake in all that snow and ended up smashing into the trunk of the dude's car and almost got run over by a bus.  The crash knocked a few things out of alignment, but it looked rideable, so I continued on towards the path.  Unfortunately the crash moved my wheels out of place and I ended up dropping my chain twice. 

I finally got home about an hour later than I normally did all wet and cold.  What a ride.

Permalink Reply by Minh on February 10, 2012 at 5:07pm

The bike from Pilsen to Evanstan to Logan Square was brutal.

Witnessed some 'bros' in a  large pack wearing nothing but jeans and button up stripey dressed shirts with their hands in their pockets wandering around looking for a bar. I wonder what lucky ladies are going to be sleeping with all of them tonight.

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on February 10, 2012 at 5:23pm

I am so sorry for you. What a dreadful story. Few things worse than dropping a chain mid-ride. Twice. Peace.

pistola said:

My ride home was the worst ride ever!!

 I got on the Lakefront path at Oak and Michigan, no problem and got to about Fullerton before realizing I forgot my ID at work, so I turned around and rode back down the path to Michigan Ave to Erie.  It was actually pretty good having the tailwind take me back to work on a Friday evening.  Then things got bad.

I was biking down Michigan near watertower when a car just cut me off.  Needless to say I did not have enough time to brake in all that snow and ended up smashing into the trunk of the dude's car and almost got run over by a bus.  The crash knocked a few things out of alignment, but it looked rideable, so I continued on towards the path.  Unfortunately the crash moved my wheels out of place and I ended up dropping my chain twice. 

I finally got home about an hour later than I normally did all wet and cold.  What a ride.

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