I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

 

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Permalink Reply by Jenny on November 25, 2013 at 6:20pm

Same thing happened to me.  Northbound on Halsted just after Division.  I'm glad I skidded out of the direction of traffic.  3 cars passed me before one asked if I was okay.  I was--skinned my elbow (not sure how that happened on the ice), but that's it.

Hopefully the city will send out the salt trucks sooner next time.



Barclor said:

Went down hard on Halsted. Hit my head hard but that's why we wear helmets! I have a little headache but it could be a lot worse. Had a few people check on me after the fall... it's nice to know there are still decent people out there. I've ridden EVERY day for over three years and have never fallen. I managed to finish the ride upright and got to see a young college kid wipe out on the sidewalk bringing a pizza home. Hope everyone is staying safe!
Permalink Reply by Chris LaFrombois (8.5 mi - o.w.) on November 25, 2013 at 6:30pm

Yeah, black ice almost claimed me this eve. Elston was pretty rough. Fish-tailed a bunch. Took the lane a bunch. Most drivers were being really cool about it. As with Julia, courtesy waves were the thing tonight. Stay safe out there!

Permalink Reply by Gopher Biker on November 26, 2013 at 2:09am

Elston is still pretty rough this morning - took the lane from N. Central Ave. to Milwaukee for much of my ride in (granted this was at 5am so not too many cars to deal with).  Be careful out there it is very slick in many spots.

Permalink Reply by Sarah D. on November 26, 2013 at 2:35am

I too went down on a sidestreet half a block from home last night at Damen - thank god no cars around. Lost my second bar-end mirror of the year, and hurting a little this morning, but otherwise fine.

Then went out with friends - rode slow as molasses and took the center of the street, and only had a few cars get really pissed. 

Thinking about studded tires for the first time ever. Careful, people!

Permalink Reply by Skip Montanaro 0mi on November 26, 2013 at 2:41am

I took a vacation day yesterday, which I spent nursing a cold. Given all the fall reports, it seems good that I didn't go to work yesterday. I rode to the train today (here in Evanston). I didn't have any problems, but I did encounter some compressed snow/ice in just the few blocks I did ride.

Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein on November 26, 2013 at 2:44am
How are the roads looking this morning?
Permalink Reply by Jenny on November 26, 2013 at 3:12am

Milwaukee Ave. is good.  Only had to take the lane just south of Division.  Kinzie protected bike lane is fine, but it looked potentially icy in parts, so I was moving pretty slowly.  

Permalink Reply by Jenn_5.5 mi on November 26, 2013 at 3:14am

Fell twice last night, hurt my right knee a bit when I landed in the rear wheel of a car and vowed I wouldn't ride in today... 

I rode in because I always regret it when I don't. And I fell this morning too! On Lincoln and hit my left elbow good. Then some idiot walked into the Dearborn lane without looking after I had a green light. I hit his arms and think he may have spilled his coffee he just got from 7-11 on himself. I didn't stop. I would not have been nice because I saw him and called out twice, luckily I swerved to miss most of him or I would have had another fall today!!

I may leave the bike and come back for it later this evening. This has been the worst 24 hours in my 3 years of riding in Chicago!

Permalink Reply by David Altenburg on November 26, 2013 at 3:21am

Milwaukee is a mixed bag. There's salt out, but the sides of the road are pretty slippery at points, so I ended up taking the lane quite a bit. My commute from Logan Square is usually 25 minutes. Today it was 35. 

Permalink Reply by grayn8 on November 26, 2013 at 3:25am
Wabash, 18th Western are good, but folks doing bridge painting on northern half of Ogden / western bridge. Cars were also driving more erratic today. Had lots of folks bobbing into the bike lane.
Permalink Reply by Skip Montanaro 0mi on November 26, 2013 at 3:34am

Talking to another guy at the office who rides this morning. He fell yesterday as well, whacked his head, sprained his wrist, and got a cut on his forehead.

This reminded me... If you fall and your helmet hits the ground, at least inspect it for problems. Bike helmets are designed to be single use, so it might be better to err on the safe side and get a new one, even if you don't see any obvious evidence of damage.

Permalink Reply by Kevin Mulcky on November 26, 2013 at 3:46am

My ride was mostly clear of ice, with more slush and puddles. I noticed some patches of ice near the curb. Neighborhood side streets and my alley were still iced over. 

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