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I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

 

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Permalink Reply by Duppie on January 26, 2011 at 9:54pm

How about Koval? Rye based vodka made in Andersonville.

Haven't tried it (I don't drink Vodka), but they are sharing a building with Metropolitan Brewing, which makes some awesome beers. So it must be good vodka.


Made in the
Serge Lubomudrov said:

Interesting. I did not know that. Out of curiosity, I googled this, and found this old Slate article, which named Chopin "far and away the best vodka" tried by the author and his colleagues. Still, I don't like it. Actually, last few times I tried vodka straight, as I prefer, it was (almost) locally produced: 45th Parallel (corn-based, Wisconsin); Rehorst (Great Lakes Distillery, also WI, made from grain); and Death's Door (yet again, grain and Wisconsin). All three are very good.
Buy American! :)


Kevin Conway said:

I had a father-in-law with celiac disease. United States liquor stores (as defined by Binny's and Sam's [RIP]) have surprisingly few vodkas available which are distilled from Potatoes.
Permalink Reply by in it to win it 8.0 mi on January 27, 2011 at 8:31am

Last night's ride home = fun; made tracks in light fresh snow.

This morning just a little flurries; should be more snow by tonight.

Rest of this week looks OK.

Halsted/Lincoln/Wells still good shape.

 

Grapes instead of grains last night ';-)

 

Permalink Reply by Holly on January 27, 2011 at 9:30pm

I wasn't sure if I was going to ride today because it was snowing. I haven't ridden in snowfall very often. I think just two times.

 

If you're curious to know what I decided and how I arrived at the decision, here's my process:

http://bikewinter.org/node/141

Permalink Reply by in it to win it 8.0 mi on January 28, 2011 at 8:27am

All in all, a nice week for biking considering it's January in Chicago! 

I like seeing some daylight now on my way to work, keep it coming!

All of my commute streets, Halsted/Lincoln/Wells/Franklin, were mostly ice/snow free and fine for regular tires.

Current issue is how changing Franklin into a two-way street has rendered almost all drivers senselesss; have to stay on your toes on Franklin!

 

Permalink Reply by igz on January 28, 2011 at 8:33am

i shed a layer today. i think im still overdressing. but once i got off the metra in the burbs, i was cold.  forgot to take that jacket of while i was sitting on the train. probably woulda been fine otherwise.

 

and the inner fingers on my lobster gloves keep getting twisted on the inside. drives me nuts...feels like wearing shoes that are too small. i cant seem to be able to fix it.

 

215 miles ridden this month so far.  i expect about another 30 or so for the month of january

Permalink Reply by millenial removing Bernie tattoo on January 28, 2011 at 9:54am


in it to win it said:

Current issue is how changing Franklin into a two-way street has rendered almost all drivers senselesss; have to stay on your toes on Franklin!

 


Closing Wacker for reconstruction has made all the north-south loop street noticably worse. It won't end anytime soon.
Permalink Reply by in it to win it 8.0 mi on January 28, 2011 at 1:46pm
Looks like we're going to be in good shape with temps until mid next week. Yay!
Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on January 28, 2011 at 2:24pm
Nice ride up Sheridan this morning with a light wind.  Still looking forward to spring.
Permalink Reply by in it to win it 8.0 mi on January 31, 2011 at 3:09pm

No need to state the obvious for this week; but I will . . .

 

Dress appropriately and bike safely. 

Check weather constantly as the weather gods change their whim frequently.

All this hub-bub may be no issue or may make for some very interesting riding.

 

 

Permalink Reply by Duppie on January 31, 2011 at 3:54pm

One good thing about working for a company who has an excellent safety record: I was told to work from home Tuesday and Wednesday. 

Poor me....

Permalink Reply by Melanie K on January 31, 2011 at 4:02pm
I definitely rode today and it was very nice, almost too warm, but tomorrow is dependent on all the hub-bub about a blizzard. I can deal with blinding snow, but I refuse to ride in in winds over 20-25mph as the last time I did that I literally was pushed sideways into traffic which made for a not-so-pleasant experience. Please be safe out there everyone!
Permalink Reply by igz on January 31, 2011 at 4:26pm
if we get the snow they are suggesting (and im hoping for) and many of us ride in the blizzard...pictures.  need pictures...or it didnt happen

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