Looking for bike buddy(ies) to ride to work downtown M-F

Hey all, 

I'm new to this community and to the biking community in general (year or so).  I am terrible when left to my own devices and I would love to ride my bike to work a few times a week or more.  Does anyone have a 9-5 M-F and they ride downtown and perhaps meet somewhere in the morning and ride down together?  Cheers!

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Permalink Reply by Staci Skura on November 18, 2014 at 5:06am

I live in Logan Square/Humboldt Park.  Armitage and Humboldt basically.

Permalink Reply by David of the North (David606xx) on November 18, 2014 at 7:03am

I used to ride from there every day, but then we moved up to Rogers Park so my commute would be a little better workout-wise. In those days the bike lanes on Elston were pretty much passing lanes for cars and motorcycles--scary!

Staci Skura said:

I live in Logan Square/Humboldt Park.  Armitage and Humboldt basically.

Permalink Reply by David Altenburg on November 18, 2014 at 7:14am

Same here. I can be pretty flexible in the AM time. Message me if you ever want to ride down together. 

John Durham said:

I live close to there and I commute to the loop M-F. Usually departing between 8 and 8:30. 

Happy to give you some tips (and motivation) to keep you riding through the winter. 

Permalink Reply by Craig S. on November 18, 2014 at 7:22am

Follow what Durham has to tell you, except when he's in a Santa suit.

Permalink Reply by Craig S. on November 18, 2014 at 7:56am

Speaking of Santa suits, mine needs to get out, bring on the Santa Rampage

Permalink Reply by Staci Skura on November 18, 2014 at 10:09am

hahaha....i like trouble too.   :)  Thanks everyone, I'm going to muster up the wherewithall to ride downtown to work.  I will hit you up when said courage arrives.  :)

Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on November 18, 2014 at 10:14am

You can do it!  I remember 5 or so years ago when Kathy Schubert invited me to a Chicago Cycling Club ride, I think it was the bagel ride.  I thought she and everyone else was crazy and I would never be able to ride in the cold.  And then with a whole lot of trail and error (and help from folks here) I got it.  It's not easy, but if it's something you want to do, it's super rewarding and you feel so good when you get to your destination. 

Staci Skura said:

hahaha....i like trouble too.   :)  Thanks everyone, I'm going to muster up the wherewithall to ride downtown to work.  I will hit you up when said courage arrives.  :)

Permalink Reply by Staci Skura on November 18, 2014 at 10:24am

Awesome thanks!

David Altenburg said:

Same here. I can be pretty flexible in the AM time. Message me if you ever want to ride down together. 

John Durham said:

I live close to there and I commute to the loop M-F. Usually departing between 8 and 8:30. 

Happy to give you some tips (and motivation) to keep you riding through the winter. 

Permalink Reply by SixtyTwoPercent on November 18, 2014 at 3:44pm

I ride in from Damen and Addison daily. I like to take Elston to Milwaukee and then the west loop. Let me know if you want to tag along. I leave by 7 am every day.

Permalink Reply by Kristina Davis on November 20, 2014 at 12:07pm

I can ride with you every other Monday. I know it's not a constant buddy, but it's something. We could bike together Monday. I'm at Western and Division so we could meet there or I could meet you at Division/Milwaukee and bike with you part way. :D

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