Spring/Summer 2010 Trail Conditions - The Chainlink2024-03-28T10:06:54Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/springsummer-2010-trail?feed=yes&xn_auth=noBump for anyone who has any n…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-06-15:2211490:Comment:1954042010-06-15T16:10:52.033ZTank-Ridin' Ryanhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Tank
Bump for anyone who has any new trail news.
Bump for anyone who has any new trail news. North Branch March 18: Mostly…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-03-19:2211490:Comment:1676292010-03-19T03:55:35.496ZTank-Ridin' Ryanhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Tank
North Branch March 18: Mostly clear, but you'll be riding over small sticks or leaves at times.<br />
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Easily doable with a road bike.
North Branch March 18: Mostly clear, but you'll be riding over small sticks or leaves at times.<br />
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Easily doable with a road bike. Lovely garter snake quietly s…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-03-18:2211490:Comment:1673472010-03-18T15:28:44.546ZMoc Artsyhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MocArtsy
Lovely garter snake quietly sunning himself at the Swing Bridge, and a much smaller one on the trail. Had to swerve to avoid harming the little guy. They are out and about and love the warmth of sun-baked asphalt, so please watch for them. I find their automobile-smashed remains here in McKinley Park all the time. They are also city-dwellers.
Lovely garter snake quietly sunning himself at the Swing Bridge, and a much smaller one on the trail. Had to swerve to avoid harming the little guy. They are out and about and love the warmth of sun-baked asphalt, so please watch for them. I find their automobile-smashed remains here in McKinley Park all the time. They are also city-dwellers. You see any snakes or turtles…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-03-18:2211490:Comment:1673132010-03-18T08:16:27.449ZJim "Niterider"https://thechainlink.org/profile/Jim
You see any snakes or turtles out yet? Saw my first turtle the other day in Zion at IL State Beach. He went running out in front of me. Snakes hopefuly will be out next week. Gnats up here also, black swarms of the criiters. Had to comb them out of my beard. Spring peepers out in force last night also. Glad winter is over at last.
You see any snakes or turtles out yet? Saw my first turtle the other day in Zion at IL State Beach. He went running out in front of me. Snakes hopefuly will be out next week. Gnats up here also, black swarms of the criiters. Had to comb them out of my beard. Spring peepers out in force last night also. Glad winter is over at last. We ran into the same thing on…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-03-17:2211490:Comment:1672212010-03-17T23:12:17.708ZBernard Joseph Hanniganhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/BernardJosephHannigan
We ran into the same thing on the Salt creek trail today, my buddy got nailed in the eye as well with a gnat. There were also very loud chirping frogs or crickets along the low lying wet areas. Very neat. There was also an abundance of mallards floating around in the flooded grassy areas. Trail is full of stick debres frome tree removal over the winter, but it is of no consequence, what a nice day!<br />
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I might ride without my pants tommorow!<br />
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We ran into the same thing on the Salt creek trail today, my buddy got nailed in the eye as well with a gnat. There were also very loud chirping frogs or crickets along the low lying wet areas. Very neat. There was also an abundance of mallards floating around in the flooded grassy areas. Trail is full of stick debres frome tree removal over the winter, but it is of no consequence, what a nice day!<br />
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I might ride without my pants tommorow!<br />
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<cite>Moc Artsy said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/springsummer-2010-trail#2211490Comment167217"><div>Okay, have to issue a bug alert. Swarms of gnats or some other exuberant and newly hatched insects on the second leg of the Centennial Trail (from the industrial break to the Swing Bridge). Clouds of them, and they are unavoidable. I just removed the remains of one or several from my right eye in the shower. Like something from a really cheesy horror film.</div>
</blockquote> Okay, have to issue a bug ale…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-03-17:2211490:Comment:1672172010-03-17T22:40:30.246ZMoc Artsyhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MocArtsy
Okay, have to issue a bug alert. Swarms of gnats or some other exuberant and newly hatched insects on the second leg of the Centennial Trail (from the industrial break to the Swing Bridge). Clouds of them, and they are unavoidable. I just removed the remains of one or several from my right eye in the shower. Like something from a really cheesy horror film.
Okay, have to issue a bug alert. Swarms of gnats or some other exuberant and newly hatched insects on the second leg of the Centennial Trail (from the industrial break to the Swing Bridge). Clouds of them, and they are unavoidable. I just removed the remains of one or several from my right eye in the shower. Like something from a really cheesy horror film. I just did the full loop on t…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-03-16:2211490:Comment:1668422010-03-16T21:34:05.426ZMichael Ahttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MichaelAbene
I just did the full loop on the north branch trail, there are some muddy spots and twigs galore, but in generally ridable condition for a road bike. The loop west of botanical gardens is the worst, looks like there was some flooding there, but again ridable. I deleted the other thread Ryan, sorry for the duplication.
I just did the full loop on the north branch trail, there are some muddy spots and twigs galore, but in generally ridable condition for a road bike. The loop west of botanical gardens is the worst, looks like there was some flooding there, but again ridable. I deleted the other thread Ryan, sorry for the duplication. Centennial/I & M Canal Tr…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-03-16:2211490:Comment:1668212010-03-16T20:19:24.279ZMoc Artsyhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MocArtsy
Centennial/I & M Canal Trails clear and road-bike ready. My God, it must be spring!
Centennial/I & M Canal Trails clear and road-bike ready. My God, it must be spring! Saturday, March 13: The North…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-03-16:2211490:Comment:1668022010-03-16T18:44:11.611ZTank-Ridin' Ryanhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Tank
Saturday, March 13: The North Branch trail (mile 0 to 8) is wet, but rideable. The path could use a few brooms, but other than small sticks, the path is clear. NO SNOW.
Saturday, March 13: The North Branch trail (mile 0 to 8) is wet, but rideable. The path could use a few brooms, but other than small sticks, the path is clear. NO SNOW. Rode north loop of Tinley Cre…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-03-13:2211490:Comment:1656062010-03-13T09:18:34.360ZRich Ferrinhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/RichFerrin
Rode north loop of Tinley Creek, March 12, last of ice gone. The rest of the trail should be Ok. See you at the ATA tent near Waverley Ave. Sat. at the Open Streets.
Rode north loop of Tinley Creek, March 12, last of ice gone. The rest of the trail should be Ok. See you at the ATA tent near Waverley Ave. Sat. at the Open Streets.