I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

 

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Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on August 14, 2012 at 4:34am

For more bike commute photos from today, click here.

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on August 15, 2012 at 4:12am

For more bike commute photos from today, click here.

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on August 16, 2012 at 2:52am

For more bike commute photos from today that had me completely soaked at the very end, click here.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on August 16, 2012 at 3:01am

Can see those clouds behind the swing set!  I looked at the radar early and decided to leave early to avoid the thunderstorms--which I did!

Permalink Reply by Tony Adams on August 16, 2012 at 3:32am

does that work? 

Bike Cape is made of lightweight coated nylon with a 6 inch reflective stripe on the back. Adjustable elastic thumb loops to hold the cape down at handle bars. Elastic legs loops keep back of cape close to rider. Sculpted visor for good visibility.

Sounds like a great solution to the getting more wet from sweat than from the rain problem. Thanks h!

I missed this morning's deluge by like a minute. 


h' said:

Used my rain cape.

If you don't have one of these you should.

http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/CAMOmnifindQueryCmd?storeId=226...

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on August 16, 2012 at 3:42am

You are smarter than I, Lisa. Had I not putzed around the kitchen this morning, not refilled the ice tray and not taken photos on the way in, I would have arrived as dry as the Sahara. However, I pulled out my light windbreaker, put my rain-pants over my backpack to protect the contents and arrived in a wet but un-chilled state.

Lisa Curcio said:

Can see those clouds behind the swing set!  I looked at the radar early and decided to leave early to avoid the thunderstorms--which I did!

Permalink Reply by spencewine on August 16, 2012 at 3:43am

Got stuck in it and loved every minute of it.

Permalink Reply by daWillinChi on August 16, 2012 at 3:45am

YEA!!!

Although, I don't think I can share the sentiment if I were heading in to work where I am expected to be presentable as soon as I walk in to the door.

spencewine said:

Got stuck in it and loved every minute of it.

Permalink Reply by Wesley Dolezal on August 17, 2012 at 2:13am

The weather was beautiful this morning

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on August 17, 2012 at 2:45am

For more bike commute photos from today, click here.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on August 17, 2012 at 2:58am

new sculptures, Gene?  And it was a beautiful morning--I could tell by all of the extra people out between 7:15 and 8:00! 

Wondering if I am going to be able to get through at North Avenue this afternoon or if I should just skip it and head north on the street?

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on August 17, 2012 at 3:18am

This sculpture was not there last night when I went by around 4:45. It is just south of the easternmost underpass at North Ave on the west side of Lake Shore Drive. A delightful surprise.

On Air & Water Show weekend I avoid Navy Pier to Fullerton on the lakefront trail as if it were full of snakes, rats and hard-shelled beetles. I am unsure if Friday afternoon is as brimming with vermin.

Two years ago I was in a parade on the south side for a politician on Saturday of Air & Water Show weekend. The 1-1/2 hour lakefront ride back took 3 hours. I learned my lesson.


Lisa Curcio said:

new sculptures, Gene?  And it was a beautiful morning--I could tell by all of the extra people out between 7:15 and 8:00! 

Wondering if I am going to be able to get through at North Avenue this afternoon or if I should just skip it and head north on the street?

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