New Ghost Bike

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Permalink Reply by Thunder Snow on August 22, 2011 at 7:53am
Rest in Peace, Mr. Stack.
Permalink Reply by Ash L. on August 22, 2011 at 3:54pm
RIP. I missed the story on this one.

I rode by the one on Grand where that poor kid lost his life recently. The area is so difficult to navigate as a cyclist or pedestrian.
Permalink Reply by Jason W on August 22, 2011 at 4:02pm
Did he pass in '89? Just curious, why put up the bike now?
Permalink Reply by jewelandarlin on May 2, 2013 at 3:35am

Good morning.

I've joined this community to ask a question: is this ghost bike still there?  

Many years ago (obviously), Patrick and I were lovers.  This Saturday, I'm passing through Chicago on my way back to Dublin, with a five hour stopover at ORD.  I'd like to visit the bike to pay my respects.  

So if you're familiar with the neighbourhood, perhaps you could let me know if the bike's there.

Thanking you in advance.

Permalink Reply by Juan Primo on May 2, 2013 at 4:20am

Where is the ghost bike located?

EDIT:  707 N. Orleans.  Anyone ride by there and see his ghost bike?

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on May 2, 2013 at 5:57am

I am checking.  I was there on Tuesday and cannot remember!

Permalink Reply by jewelandarlin on May 2, 2013 at 6:24am

Thank you.  Google Earth doesn't show it, but it's possible that they're using images from before the place.

Lisa Curcio 4.0 mi said:

I am checking.  I was there on Tuesday and cannot remember!

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on May 2, 2013 at 6:47am

The person with whom I was riding just confirmed that the bike is there.  I was pretty sure I saw it, but did not want to say yes and have you come all of the way in and have me be wrong.

Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on May 2, 2013 at 7:01am

And here's a photo of it in place as of May 2nd.

Permalink Reply by Chicago Ride of Silence on May 2, 2013 at 7:07am

Yes, the bike is there.... and we plan to pass it along this year's route for the Chicago Ride of Silence.

Permalink Reply by jewelandarlin on May 2, 2013 at 7:47am

Lisa, Kevin, Chicago Ride of Silence, thank you all so much.

I'll report when I've been (three hours is enough time for there-and-back from ORD, I reckon).  

The 21st century is a wondrous place - I ask some complete strangers about a lamp-post 6,000 miles from home, and I get a picture taken by a telephone in response.  Patrick would have been amazed.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on May 2, 2013 at 8:02am

Equally amazing that you found our little community!  If you pass through again with a little more time, check in so we can organize a bike ride for you!

As to three hours being enough--taking the Blue Line Subway to Chicago and catching a #66 Chicago bus to Orleans with a short walk south to the bike should take about an hour.  Seems that you should be okay.
 
jewelandarlin said:

Lisa, Kevin, Chicago Ride of Silence, thank you all so much.

I'll report when I've been (three hours is enough time for there-and-back from ORD, I reckon).  

The 21st century is a wondrous place - I ask some complete strangers about a lamp-post 6,000 miles from home, and I get a picture taken by a telephone in response.  Patrick would have been amazed.

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