I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

 

Views: 139155

▶ Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by David Barish on February 13, 2012 at 4:18am

I did ride yesterday after getting feedback on the LFP here.  The path was fine until Fullerton. The beach areas were wind and ice swept and were barricaded.  I took Clark down to the loop from Fullerton and State down to Hyde Park. The city streets were open and easy.  The salt is a love hate thing.  No ice and easy cycling. However, I have to attend to the bike tonight. She's a salty dog.

Permalink Reply by Gerry G on February 13, 2012 at 4:11pm

ΝΑΙ


Busted up the shifter cable on the way in.  Steady 75 GI's was a lot for these vintage knees to handle on the way home.  Yes I own a salty steel dog too.  

Permalink Reply by Gerry G on February 14, 2012 at 3:16am

Sniff sniff, I'm pouting and whining while hopping on CTA.  Broken cable gets attended to Thursday.

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on February 14, 2012 at 3:45am

Permalink Reply by Joe Studer 8.0 mi on February 14, 2012 at 4:03am

I really love your photo updates, ad trying to identify where the pictures were taken.   Thanks!

Gene Tenner said:

Permalink Reply by Joe Studer 8.0 mi on February 14, 2012 at 4:05am

LFP from Hyde Park to the Loop is very ridable this morning.  While there was a dusting of snow and some icy spots, the LFP was basically salted the entire way.  A nice ride.

David Barish said:

I did ride yesterday after getting feedback on the LFP here.  The path was fine until Fullerton. The beach areas were wind and ice swept and were barricaded.  I took Clark down to the loop from Fullerton and State down to Hyde Park. The city streets were open and easy.  The salt is a love hate thing.  No ice and easy cycling. However, I have to attend to the bike tonight. She's a salty dog.

Permalink Reply by Apie (11) on February 14, 2012 at 4:20am

Beautiful weather for the commute this morn.

 

Do any of you ride Milwaukee ave (N4500) to the Loop?  Is that a death wish?

Permalink Reply by Alan Ledrowski 16.5 on February 14, 2012 at 4:44am

I ride down Milwaukee from Belmont to the loop (then the path to U of C).  I leave between 6am and 8am depending when I wake up and its not too bad.  I should add the earlier you leave the better it is, less traffic.

Andy Pielet said:

Beautiful weather for the commute this morn.

 

Do any of you ride Milwaukee ave (N4500) to the Loop?  Is that a death wish?

Permalink Reply by Melanie K on February 14, 2012 at 4:47am

We might have a shifter cable somewhere around our place- or maybe even a bike to loan you :) Oh, and I'll be fixing my lights sometime this week, btw, so we'll be getting your tools back to you soon.

Steel Driver said:

ΝΑΙ


Busted up the shifter cable on the way in.  Steady 75 GI's was a lot for these vintage knees to handle on the way home.  Yes I own a salty steel dog too.  

Permalink Reply by blair on February 14, 2012 at 6:05am

I ride Milwaukee to the Loop but only from North Avenue south.  Usually starting just before 8am.  I enjoy it most of the time and it conveniently ends right where I pick up the Kinzie protected bike lane.  

Elston is always a good alternate route like Cameron said.

Andy Pielet said:

Beautiful weather for the commute this morn.

 

Do any of you ride Milwaukee ave (N4500) to the Loop?  Is that a death wish?

Permalink Reply by Gerry G on February 14, 2012 at 5:11pm


MK that's most generous, thanks for the offer.  I'll have things sorted out Thursday.  Thanks again!

I'm intrigued with the hub generator and can see myself moving in that direction for a commuter.

It's sounds great to do away with batteries, when the generator and other components work as advertised.  You'll have learned a bunch when the repairs are complete.  Then you can teach the rest of us.  

Melanie K said:

We might have a shifter cable somewhere around our place- or maybe even a bike to loan you :) Oh, and I'll be fixing my lights sometime this week.

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on February 14, 2012 at 5:17pm

Thanks, Joe. Each cyclist seems to have different reasons for viewing the photos. Comments like yours give me the motivation to keep firing my shutter.

Joe Studer said:

I really love your photo updates, ad trying to identify where the pictures were taken.   Thanks!

Gene Tenner said:

RSS

Groups

© 2008-2016   The Chainlink Community, L.L.C.   Powered by

Disclaimer  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service