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I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

 

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Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on February 12, 2013 at 11:59am

You get double points.

Anne Alt 2-10 said:

I'm sorry you won't be here for our CCC meeting, but glad to hear that you're having fun.

Lisa Curcio 4.0 mi said:

I rode in Dunwoody Georgia this morning!  Is that cheating?  Temperature about 50 and they have HILLS here.  Managed about seven miles on lovely streets.

Permalink Reply by David Barish on February 12, 2013 at 12:19pm

I had not been on the bike since the monsoon ride on the 29th.  The ice spots on the streets are pretty much gone.  I have been spinning and actually got to xc ski on Saturday so it was an enjoyable return and not a chorus of dissent from various minority muscle groups.

Permalink Reply by spencewine on February 12, 2013 at 12:54pm

I rode this morning. I rode by an accident involving a bicycle and a car at Kinzie & Jefferson today. The bicyclist looked okay, he was holding his arm, not sure exactly what happened, but my guess is a car cut off the bicyclist as I always see cars creeping into the bike lane. Fire engine and cops arrived just as I was approaching the intersection. A couple bicyclist were sitting with him. If you're on chainlink, let us know you're okay.

Permalink Reply by Cheryl on February 12, 2013 at 3:48pm

Saw the same scene, also hope the cyclist is okay. I agree that intersection is bad - I'm always fearful of a car turning right without stopping and looking first. Doesn't help that taxis often stop in the bike lane at that corner.

spencewine said:

I rode this morning. I rode by an accident involving a bicycle and a car at Kinzie & Jefferson today. The bicyclist looked okay, he was holding his arm, not sure exactly what happened, but my guess is a car cut off the bicyclist as I always see cars creeping into the bike lane. Fire engine and cops arrived just as I was approaching the intersection. A couple bicyclist were sitting with him. If you're on chainlink, let us know you're okay.

Permalink Reply by in it to win it 8.0 mi on February 13, 2013 at 11:36am

So nice to have roads without ice...

Permalink Reply by blair on February 13, 2013 at 11:40am

I know!  Love it.

in it to win it 8.0 mi said:

So nice to have roads without ice...

Permalink Reply by Deet 4.5mi on February 13, 2013 at 11:50am

18 miles in the morning is far and away the best way to clear ones head. so nice to be back on the road bike.

Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on February 13, 2013 at 12:02pm

Not to be confused with the bad sight lines at Kinzie & Canal where the parking lot on the corner has constructed the masonry wall which occludes NB traffic on Canal.

Cameron 7.5 mi said:

My guess would be a right hook. The way the parking comes right up to the intersection there means very low visibility for both motorists and cyclists. Poor visibility coupled with the relatively high speed cyclists get on the downhill there pretty much guarantees right hook conflicts. It's a very dangerously designed intersection.

spencewine said:

I rode this morning. I rode by an accident involving a bicycle and a car at Kinzie & Jefferson today. The bicyclist looked okay, he was holding his arm, not sure exactly what happened, but my guess is a car cut off the bicyclist as I always see cars creeping into the bike lane. Fire engine and cops arrived just as I was approaching the intersection. A couple bicyclist were sitting with him. If you're on chainlink, let us know you're okay.

Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on February 13, 2013 at 12:58pm

That was quite a monsoon on the 29th.  X-c skiing?  Color me envious.

David Barish said:

I had not been on the bike since the monsoon ride on the 29th.  The ice spots on the streets are pretty much gone.  I have been spinning and actually got to xc ski on Saturday so it was an enjoyable return and not a chorus of dissent from various minority muscle groups.

Permalink Reply by in it to win it 8.0 mi on February 14, 2013 at 8:07am

Weather was nice.  Had headwind all the way in which made for a better workout, not that I was really wanting one . . . 

Permalink Reply by Skip Montanaro 0mi on February 14, 2013 at 8:10am

Yes, nice, but a bit breezy, ride in today.  Unfortunately, it appears the wind will change directions this afternoon and be in my face going home as well...

Permalink Reply by WillG on February 14, 2013 at 10:11am

It has never occurred to me that this actually happens. When I ride home against the wind after thinking that I had ridden in against the wind, I chalk it up to imagining the morning wind in an effort to excuse my poor effort.

I feel slightly vindicated, thanks.

Skip Montanaro 12mi said:

Yes, nice, but a bit breezy, ride in today.  Unfortunately, it appears the wind will change directions this afternoon and be in my face going home as well...

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