I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

 

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Permalink Reply by Lizzy M. on December 29, 2011 at 3:48am

Lake Front Trail was pretty clear of ice (southbound) between Belmont and Oak. Saw a couple good patches on the northbound side of the trail. The hour by hour forecast showed no rain until well after I am home for the right, so I took the chance to ride. Path was empty and everything was calm and beautiful (except for that wind).

Permalink Reply by dan brown on December 29, 2011 at 3:58am

I hit a patch of ice at 11th and Michigan (trying to get over the METRA tracks to the LFP). kind of spooked me so I rode up the sidewalk against my better judgement. everyone be careful - when it is dark (7am) now there is more ice and 'near ice'....

 

DB

Permalink Reply by Melanie K on December 29, 2011 at 6:21am

I guess I was lucky- it was damp out, but I didn't notice any ice this morning, or maybe I was just lucky getting to work and not seeing much in the terms of ice on Lincoln Avenue. It just looked wet.  The headwind gave me a hard time, but other than that, I had a pleasant commute this morning. 

Permalink Reply by David of the North (David606xx) on December 29, 2011 at 7:05am

Yesterday was the first day cold enough to make a little ice form on my beard.  

Permalink Reply by Melanie K on December 29, 2011 at 7:17am

Yikes. Maybe it was best that I didn't know about the ice this morning and my inattention saved me? :) Lincoln to Wells seemed clear enough. Everyone please be careful out there!

Chris C said:

Black ice everywhere here.  Took a spill not far from home and decided a 15 mile commute would be suicide.

 

The Parking Lot Coffee Spill Index (PLCSI) was a 3 this morning.

 

Permalink Reply by Bob Kempa on December 29, 2011 at 7:51am

I had the best intentions of riding today: Got as far as the corner of my block when the bike slid out from under me.  I put it back in the basement and headed for the bus stop.  Glad to hear some riders had a better experience.

Permalink Reply by Michelle S on December 29, 2011 at 8:08am

Melanie, I agree the southern part of Lincoln and all of Wells into the Loop seemed fine this morning, just wet, no ice, I think. I didn't look at the temperature display at North and Wells but it felt warm, maybe in the upper 30s at 7:00ish am, so I don't think there could have been ice? Maybe I'm wrong. I'm new at winter bike riding.

Permalink Reply by Adam "Cezar" Jenkins on December 29, 2011 at 8:10am

Just realized it's 45 outside. So yes, I'll be going for a ride. (I'm on vacation, so I haven't been out yet.)

Permalink Reply by Lanterne Rouge on December 29, 2011 at 8:26am

This black ice is no joke. Since it's my first bike winter, I didn't know what to expect. I was happily cruising along, and next thing I know, the bike completely collapsed from under me. I think I was more stunned/shocked than hurt. Oh well.

Permalink Reply by igz on December 29, 2011 at 9:38am

i lost my bike today.  i felt the wheels on the ground but not really connected.  just as i started to put my leg out on the turn, out comes the bike.  i managed to stay on my feet somehow.  had two more smaller incidednts on the commute today, but i kept checking, dragging my feet tring to verify the more icy spots.

Permalink Reply by Len Krietz on December 29, 2011 at 9:40am

By mid morning the weather was so fine (and since I'm on vacation) I broke out the road bike, suited up (in spandex of course) and spent a delightful 2hrs crusing up and dowwn the LFP. I could get used to winter like this.

Permalink Reply by Holly on December 29, 2011 at 1:17pm

My afternoon on my bike was pretty awesome.  I am happy that I don't get on my bike until after it warms up a bit. Luckily, I missed all the icy mayhem this morning, but I knew it was going to be bad. Sarah Jindra told me all about it on WBEZ this morning. There were a lot of traffic concerns due to slippery roads. I'm sorry that so many of you on two wheels had to deal with the ice, too. Hope nobody's slippin' and slidin' ended in anything painful.

I'm personally delighted that I'm not wearing winter boots yet...but the wind...oooo...it's been pretty intense. Go Bike Winder!

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