I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

 

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Permalink Reply by Jenn_5.5 mi on February 7, 2013 at 3:30am

Roads where better than I anticipated (between 7:00-7:45a). I was slightly worried since all the sidewalks were a slick mess when I walked the dogs at 6.

I am anxious to see what the commute home brings. Weather.com says rain in the afternoon then snow after 5... I wish the weather would make up its dang mind! 

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on February 7, 2013 at 3:45am

Side streets near me were questionable so took Milwaukee.  The traffic at 7:15 to 7:30 was light and the rode was just wet.  Bridge over Dearborn seemed okay, but, as usual, I rode really slowly.

Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein on February 7, 2013 at 4:12am

I rode in this morning. I saw the freezing rain advisory, but decided to give it a shot anyway. I encountered light snow and sleet but no freezing rain. The roads were all clear and I had no issues with traction.

I have taken to walking my bike over the Dearborn bridge until the metal plates are installed. It's not worth the risk, especially in this wet weather.

Permalink Reply by Tony Adams on February 7, 2013 at 4:50am

I suspect road salt. Thanks for the reminder to clean our tires.

For the first time this winter, I rode the CTA to work this morning. I got some reports of very icy roads. Of course, on my walk to the el station the roads seemed fine. wah

Diego Rael said:

I wanted to ride but last night after I got home I heard a loud pop like a firecracker. My rear tire exploded. There was a one inch tear in the sidewall.Lucky it happened at home and not on the road. I guess it's to be expected with 3000 miles on them. Will buy some new ones tonight after work and be on the road again tomorrow. 

Permalink Reply by Tricolor on February 7, 2013 at 11:31am

Rain in a deal-killer for me so I took the train this morning, and was delayed by 2(!) instances of standees fainting for standing wrong.  But damn I envy anyone biking home tonight.  It's beautiful!

Permalink Reply by Monday Night Ride on February 7, 2013 at 12:00pm

Would be nice to see some of The winter cycling warriors(ANY BIKE/Persons WELCOME) all skill levels come out and mingle with one another;

This coming Monday. Oh we know it's cold out, we all have work & Obligations to attend...

However Just think about how nice it is to Get the 1st Night of the work week rolling around Chicago Exploring on bicycles Having Fun  and meeting  Other cyclists.

ROLL WITH US INTO THE UNKNOWN!

I hope you all can check out Our Event This Coming Monday The 11th

It should be a blast we hope to make new friends and start a new weekly community!!

www.thechainlink.org/events/monday-night-ride

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on February 7, 2013 at 12:50pm

I left the loop at about 4:40 and was home around 5:05.  It was a beautiful ride.  Temperature was great and the snow was pretty, even on Milwaukee Avenue.  I was glad to get home, though, since it was piling up fast and the side streets were already getting icy.  Be safe, h'.

Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on February 7, 2013 at 2:05pm
Slippery.

Serge Lubomudrov said:

Was OK riding to work. About to start back home. How does it look? . . .

Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein on February 7, 2013 at 2:11pm

I left the Loop around 6:15. The roads were okay, but conditions deteriorated quicky by the time I reached Old Town. My chain popped off half a mile from home, but I made it home in one piece with no spills!

Permalink Reply by Tricolor on February 7, 2013 at 3:01pm

I left work at six and walked around on slippery sidewalks for a while before heading back to the train.  If the city's having trouble keeping the roads clear I can't imagine what the northern suburbs are like.  Time to take the car out for a spin(!) around the multi-millionaires.

Permalink Reply by Jenn_5.5 mi on February 7, 2013 at 3:07pm
Sloppy mess home. Had 2 flats... slow leaks. Limped into Village CC. They took excellent care of me & my mess of a bike. (I have had 4 flats in the past 8 days... I was lazy & it was dirty, I just didn't want to deal with it so I ponied up. Ha! )
The roads weren't that terrible where the were clear. Some bike lanes were too much so I took the lane. I think I have had enough snow... bring back the 40 & 50s.
Permalink Reply by Tim Heckman on February 7, 2013 at 5:23pm
I went for the challenge between 5 and 6, and it wasn't terrible, although it was my slowest trip ever (50 minutes for 5 miles). The Prairie Path hasn't been plowed all week between 1st and 9th. There are side streets, but...

Mostly just slow and steady, and keeping to the road less traveled.

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