I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

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Permalink Reply by Rich S on September 12, 2014 at 12:24pm

This evening's ride home felt like November!

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Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on September 13, 2014 at 8:05am

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Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on September 15, 2014 at 5:42am

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Permalink Reply by Alex Z on September 16, 2014 at 1:34am

Anyone else wear gloves today? Shiver me timbers!

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Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on September 16, 2014 at 3:26am

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Permalink Reply by SixtyTwoPercent on September 16, 2014 at 12:11pm

Yeah, I rode. Some knuckleheads decided to try and run over (yes, on purpose, yes seriously) the biker behind me.

So, after I jumped off Milwaukee, onto the sidewalk, I dial 911. The driver of the car (and the passenger) were reacting to the other knucklehead near me that slammed his hand on the car owner's car trunk yelling, "it's a bike lane." Well, that did not settle well because that driver pulled fully into the lane and GUNNED it. I am not sure if he ever hit the back wheel of the biker but he would gun it, stand on the brakes (taunting) and gun it again, etc. and then just lit up the tires and squealed through the intersection of Milwaukee and Elston, turning right on that first side street. I am still not sure how that other biker was not taken out. Of the half dozen others that were in the area. Really.

In the process that driver hit another car (no big deal, just some scratches).

Like I said, I called the cops. And waited. And waited. As of 1+ hour I have not seen or heard from them. Good stuff. Since I had no smashed biker and the hit car didn't want to fool with the issue (hunh?) it was just me. The guy that jumped off the bike, stared down the license plate and then called the cop.

Stay safe out there. And quit slamming your palm on car trunks. The drivers get angry and they drive 3,000# vehicles.

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Permalink Reply by Joe Guzzardo on September 16, 2014 at 12:50pm

Gene, your pics are nothing less than stunning. Very beautiful. I'm curious about the Rising Buddha collection that recently appeared along the Lakefront trail around Fullerton. Seems like a new addition. This triggered my recollection. Thanks, Gene.

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Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on September 16, 2014 at 1:05pm

Thanks you for the kind words about my photos, Joe.

'Tis interesting that you should ask about that one. I gave a bike tour last year about these in Uptown. Below is the press release. You can find out more about Ten Thousand Ripples here.

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Contact: Gene Tenner, Bike Uptown

genetenner@gmail.com

312-636-3066

Bike Uptown’s Ten Thousand Ripples and Pivot Arts Festival Bicycle Tour Is Sunday, June 9, 1:00 p.m.

Uptown United and Bike Uptown will co-sponsor a leisurely bicycle tour starting on Sunday, June 9, 1:00 p.m., at the Bronco Billy Park, 4437 N Magnolia to see Uptown’s Ten Thousand Ripples emerging Buddha sculptures and end at the Pivot Arts Festival at 1050 W. Wilson.

The emerging Buddha sculptures are part of Ten Thousand Ripples, a collaborative public art, civic engagement and peace project. Uptown is one of 10 Chicago neighborhoods that are displaying a total of 100 Buddha sculptures which are designed as symbols of peace and community-building.

The bicycle tour will end at the old TCF Bank Building, 1050 W Wilson, for Pivot’s Multi-Arts Festival that will feature the spirit of the vaudeville era through unique performances in historic spaces. Food and drink will be available for purchase.

When: Sunday, June 9: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 Buddha Heads Bicycle Tour and 2:00 p.m. Pivot Arts Festival

Start Where: Bronco Billy Park, 4437 N Magnolia (between Montrose Ave & Sunnyside Ave)
End Where: Pivot Arts Festival, 1050 W. Wilson (parking lot of the old TCF Bank Building)

Bicycle helmets are required and locking devices encouraged for parking at the festival.

Bike Uptown is a community group that is working to achieve the Alderman’s goals about enhancing Uptown’s economic and cultural vitality by making it easy, safe and comfortable to walk around or bike around our neighborhood. http://bikeuptown.org/

Uptown United provides assistance to businesses and investors located in and serving Uptown and encourages new development opportunities. http://www.uptownunited.org/

Pivot’s inaugural Multi-Arts Festival is a celebration of innovative performances in our community. This year’s festival reignites the spirit of the vaudeville era by performing in unique and historic spaces throughout Uptown. http://pivotarts.org/calendar/

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Joe Guzzardo said:

Gene, your pics are nothing less than stunning. Very beautiful. I'm curious about the Rising Buddha collection that recently appeared along the Lakefront trail around Fullerton. Seems like a new addition. This triggered my recollection. Thanks, Gene.