not many people riding bikes on Milwaukee Ave. this morning

I've been trying to commute more this fall, at least when it's dry. This morning was a pretty good chance to put on layers and take a brisk ride into the Loop. Didn't see too many folks out on Milwaukee this morning, at least not before 8 am. Of course when it's raining or snowing, you won't see me either : )

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Permalink Reply by Primitive Don on December 15, 2009 at 3:19pm

It was definitely windy on the way back from work! My toes about froze and my right pinky too. Time for warmer socks and gloves, apparently.

I pretty much had Milwaukee to myself on the way home.

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Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on December 15, 2009 at 5:30pm

7:00 am flight to Toronto; 6:30 pm return. I missed my bike commute today.

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Permalink Reply by RodimusPrime on December 15, 2009 at 7:52pm

we're just on diff times. . i'm always out there around noon

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Permalink Reply by Natalie on December 16, 2009 at 5:30am

You won't see me on Milwaukee much these days, since taking Milwaukee also necessitates taking Chicago, and the drivers are just insane between the Metra tracks and the river. I can't tell you how many times I've been buzzed within a foot by someone going 50 or 60 mph. Jerks. If I'm going to die, I don't want to do so on Chicago Avenue.

Haven't let the weather deter me, though. Riding my bike is the best part of my day. I wouldn't give it up.