I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

 

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Permalink Reply by T.K. 3.5 mi on March 18, 2014 at 4:01am

Most Excellent story! 

AM 9.5 said:

to the guy who nearly doored me in the West Loop but got out, apologized and bought me a cup of coffee
Permalink Reply by S on March 18, 2014 at 5:05am

I rode today and got a flat on my front and rear tires on the LFT.   I subsequently walked and rode the CTA today as well.

Permalink Reply by S on March 18, 2014 at 6:59am

I think so, either that or the glass by the theater just north of fullerton.

rwein5 said:

Yikes - did you hit the glass between Division & Oak?

S said:

I rode today and got a flat on my front and rear tires on the LFT.   I subsequently walked and rode the CTA today as well.

Permalink Reply by We all have an inner Beast... on March 18, 2014 at 3:36pm

Almost 3 yrs straight.

Have missed only a handful, I think. No matter the weather.

Missed Monday, due to 2 flat tires enroute to work. Turned around and drove in instead, and bussed home. Man, that was the longest hour of my life !!! I do not understand how the people on the bus can sit there each and every day with the same drole faces/people on the bus. That is just flippin' torture !!!

1 hour, or more = Bus

Under 40 mins = Bike

No contest.

Permalink Reply by EssFresh on March 19, 2014 at 1:47am

Took the "Barge" on it's first rain ride this morning and it went down a treat. Big tires and front fenders, why did I resist for so long? Minus the light rain, the weather is perfect for riding.  

 

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Permalink Reply by Robert Underwood on March 19, 2014 at 3:22am

YES!!! the last time I had to take transit, it took way longer, I was way colder, and I couldn't stand it.  I did that for years, and now I've commuted by bicycle for years, and I hope I never have to go back to the train.  Compared to bikin' it, sittin on a stinky train car for an eternity is awful.  And I'm so used to  moving at my own pace and hardly ever waiting for anything save the occasional intersection to clear up(I'm spoiled), that standing in one place for fifteen minutes waiting to transfer is very frustrating.
 
We all have an inner Beast... said:

Almost 3 yrs straight.

Man, that was the longest hour of my life !!! I do not understand how the people on the bus can sit there each and every day with the same drole faces/people on the bus. That is just flippin' torture !!!

1 hour, or more = Bus

Under 40 mins = Bike

No contest.

Permalink Reply by Robert Underwood on March 19, 2014 at 3:29am

Welcome to the fat side.  I too, used to be a skinny tired, single speeder.  Then I experienced fatness and gears.  I haven't gone back since.

Ride was nice, got to use my rain gear, but was wet from sweating in my rain gear by the time got to work.  I have yet to really benefit from my rain gear, but I guess its like insurance, one of these days I might really need it.
 
EssFresh said:

Took the "Barge" on it's first rain ride this morning and it went down a treat. Big tires and front fenders, why did I resist for so long? Minus the light rain, the weather is perfect for riding.  

 

Permalink Reply by Skip Montanaro 0mi on March 19, 2014 at 3:31am


There is also full-fendered fixie fatness. :-)


Robert Underwood said:

Welcome to the fat side.  I too, used to be a skinny tired, single speeder.  Then I experienced fatness and gears.  I haven't gone back since.

Permalink Reply by Robert Underwood on March 19, 2014 at 3:42am

Aha, touché.

Permalink Reply by Kevin Mulcky on March 19, 2014 at 4:52am

Lovely ride this morning. I enjoyed the warm rain. 

Stayed dry and comfy thanks to the full fendered fatness (i like that!), shoe covers, and water proof knickers. I brought an extra layer in my bag in fear of the snow tonight. 

Permalink Reply by Robert Underwood on March 19, 2014 at 4:59am

What are those waterproof knickers called or where might I get some?  my rain pants are full length and I don't really need that all the time, along with the fact that I like the shorter length when its warmer.
 
Kelvin Mulcky said:

Lovely ride this morning. I enjoyed the warm rain. 

Stayed dry and comfy thanks to the full fendered fatness (i like that!), shoe covers, and water proof knickers. I brought an extra layer in my bag in fear of the snow tonight. 

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