What's your favorite stealth bike route or other Chicago biking secret? - The Chainlink2024-03-29T11:57:49Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/what-s-your-favorite-stealth-bike-route-or-other-chicago-biking?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A494302&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI had to do a traffic study o…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-12-27:2211490:Comment:4961002011-12-27T02:20:09.795ZJohn Wirtzhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JohnWirtz
<p>I had to do a traffic study on the busway once and I talked the guard at the gate on Lower Lower Randolph into letting me bike on it. It was fantastic.<br></br><br></br><cite>Juan said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/what-s-your-favorite-stealth-bike-route-or-other-chicago-biking?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A495876&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment495797"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>For sure they do not want bicycles on the busway. I tried…</p>
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<p>I had to do a traffic study on the busway once and I talked the guard at the gate on Lower Lower Randolph into letting me bike on it. It was fantastic.<br/><br/><cite>Juan said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/what-s-your-favorite-stealth-bike-route-or-other-chicago-biking?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A495876&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment495797"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>For sure they do not want bicycles on the busway. I tried getting on from the southend when a Metra Patrol S.U.V. Followed me along its perimeter telling me I can't use the busway.<br/><br/><cite>Martin Hazard said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/what-s-your-favorite-stealth-bike-route-or-other-chicago-biking?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A494302&page=5#2211490Comment495563"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>No the McCormick busway is not I believe a leagal roadway for cyclists. You have to figure out how to activate an electronic gate to get in or out of it. You can find it though on lower, lower, (service level) Randolph, just west of Columbus, next to the Metra station. Might not be the best for commuting. Lumber road however rocks.</p>
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</blockquote> I work on Goose Island and th…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-12-25:2211490:Comment:4957462011-12-25T18:52:36.316ZLen Krietzhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/LenKrietz
<p>I work on Goose Island and the Cherry St bridge is my regular way of accessing the Island fro the north. I do hate (and will not ride) on North Ave so I do ride the sidewalk from Kingsbury to the bridge. In the winter the people at the Wrigley Reseach center keephe bridge clear (I think it was really rebuilt as as pedestrian access for Wrigley but I'm not complaining). However the sidewalk on north is not maintained sowhenthere's snow & ice the path to Kingsbury is bad.</p>
<p>I work on Goose Island and the Cherry St bridge is my regular way of accessing the Island fro the north. I do hate (and will not ride) on North Ave so I do ride the sidewalk from Kingsbury to the bridge. In the winter the people at the Wrigley Reseach center keephe bridge clear (I think it was really rebuilt as as pedestrian access for Wrigley but I'm not complaining). However the sidewalk on north is not maintained sowhenthere's snow & ice the path to Kingsbury is bad.</p> That's the Cherry Avenue Brid…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-12-24:2211490:Comment:4958762011-12-24T20:09:13.297ZDavidhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/David638
<p>That's the Cherry Avenue Bridge, in my opinion one of the most absolutely gorgeous bridges in the city. John had a nice write-up of it on <a href="http://gridchicago.com/2011/can-you-get-hit-by-a-train-while-crossing-the-cherry-avenue-bikeped-bridge/" target="_blank">Grid Chicago</a>. </p>
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<p>John appeared to be kind of skeptical of its usefulness as a bike route, but I'm with you. Goose Island to Cherry Ave. Bridge to North to Kingsbury is my standard north-south route while…</p>
<p>That's the Cherry Avenue Bridge, in my opinion one of the most absolutely gorgeous bridges in the city. John had a nice write-up of it on <a href="http://gridchicago.com/2011/can-you-get-hit-by-a-train-while-crossing-the-cherry-avenue-bikeped-bridge/" target="_blank">Grid Chicago</a>. </p>
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<p>John appeared to be kind of skeptical of its usefulness as a bike route, but I'm with you. Goose Island to Cherry Ave. Bridge to North to Kingsbury is my standard north-south route while Halsted is out. I find it much more pleasant than the "official" Chicago Ave. detour. Although I have to admit that that stretch of North Ave. is one of the very few places in the city where I tend to ride the sidewalk. I feel guilty about it though.</p>
<p><br/> <cite>pistola said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/what-s-your-favorite-stealth-bike-route-or-other-chicago-biking?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A494302&page=5#2211490Comment495712"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">When coming up north or northwest from Halsted, because of the bridge being out, I like cutting west through Goose Island and crossing the river at the newly repaved pedestrian/bike only bridge at North Ave. This avoids the dreaded Clybourn/North intersection somewhat.</div>
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</blockquote> For sure they do not want bic…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-12-24:2211490:Comment:4957972011-12-24T09:46:13.284ZJuan 2-3 or more mi.https://thechainlink.org/profile/JohnDominguez
<p>For sure they do not want bicycles on the busway. I tried getting on from the southend when a Metra Patrol S.U.V. Followed me along its perimeter telling me I can't use the busway.<br></br><br></br><cite>Martin Hazard said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/what-s-your-favorite-stealth-bike-route-or-other-chicago-biking?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A494302&page=5#2211490Comment495563"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>No the McCormick busway is not I believe a…</p>
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<p>For sure they do not want bicycles on the busway. I tried getting on from the southend when a Metra Patrol S.U.V. Followed me along its perimeter telling me I can't use the busway.<br/><br/><cite>Martin Hazard said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/what-s-your-favorite-stealth-bike-route-or-other-chicago-biking?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A494302&page=5#2211490Comment495563"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>No the McCormick busway is not I believe a leagal roadway for cyclists. You have to figure out how to activate an electronic gate to get in or out of it. You can find it though on lower, lower, (service level) Randolph, just west of Columbus, next to the Metra station. Might not be the best for commuting. Lumber road however rocks.</p>
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</blockquote> No the McCormick busway is no…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-12-24:2211490:Comment:4955632011-12-24T04:19:29.808ZMartin Hazardhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MartinHazard
<p>No the McCormick busway is not I believe a leagal roadway for cyclists. You have to figure out how to activate an electronic gate to get in or out of it. You can find it though on lower, lower, (service level) Randolph, just west of Columbus, next to the Metra station. Might not be the best for commuting. Lumber road however rocks.</p>
<p>No the McCormick busway is not I believe a leagal roadway for cyclists. You have to figure out how to activate an electronic gate to get in or out of it. You can find it though on lower, lower, (service level) Randolph, just west of Columbus, next to the Metra station. Might not be the best for commuting. Lumber road however rocks.</p> I've got a couple of cross-th…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-12-24:2211490:Comment:4957202011-12-24T01:46:03.889ZAnne Althttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Anne91
<p>I've got a couple of cross-the-border routes for you.<br></br><br></br><a href="http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/61547944" target="_blank">This one</a> starts at 95th & Ewing (near the power plant), uses the Burnham Greenway, passes Wolf Lake and crosses the border at 134th St.<br></br><br></br><a href="http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/61548268/" target="_blank">Here's one</a> that starts at 95th & Ewing, also uses the Burnham Greenway, climbs the access ramp to Horseshoe Casino, follows a…</p>
<p>I've got a couple of cross-the-border routes for you.<br/><br/><a href="http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/61547944" target="_blank">This one</a> starts at 95th & Ewing (near the power plant), uses the Burnham Greenway, passes Wolf Lake and crosses the border at 134th St.<br/><br/><a href="http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/61548268/" target="_blank">Here's one</a> that starts at 95th & Ewing, also uses the Burnham Greenway, climbs the access ramp to Horseshoe Casino, follows a lakefront path in Whiting, passes through the BP refinery and ends at East Chicago's Marktown historic district.</p> How do you get to the McCormi…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-12-24:2211490:Comment:4957182011-12-24T01:18:01.736ZElihu Blankshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/ElihuBlanks
<p>How do you get to the McCormick busway and is it legal for a bike to ride this route?<br></br> <br></br> <cite>John Greenfield said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/what-s-your-favorite-stealth-bike-route-or-other-chicago-biking#2211490Comment494332"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Ah yes, the McCormick Place busway! Perfect.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Cameron Puetz said:…</cite></p>
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<p>How do you get to the McCormick busway and is it legal for a bike to ride this route?<br/> <br/> <cite>John Greenfield said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/what-s-your-favorite-stealth-bike-route-or-other-chicago-biking#2211490Comment494332"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Ah yes, the McCormick Place busway! Perfect.<br/> <br/> <cite>Cameron Puetz said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/what-s-your-favorite-stealth-bike-route-or-other-chicago-biking?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A494323&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment494401"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>There's a similar road running in the South Shore's right of way from Millennium Station to McCormick Place.</p>
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</blockquote> When coming up north or north…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-12-23:2211490:Comment:4957122011-12-23T21:05:34.869Zpistolahttps://thechainlink.org/profile/pistola
When coming up north or northwest from Halsted, because of the bridge being out, I like cutting west through Goose Island and crossing the river at the newly repaved pedestrian/bike only bridge at North Ave. This avoids the dreaded Clybourn/North intersection somewhat.
When coming up north or northwest from Halsted, because of the bridge being out, I like cutting west through Goose Island and crossing the river at the newly repaved pedestrian/bike only bridge at North Ave. This avoids the dreaded Clybourn/North intersection somewhat. To get to Indiana there's a r…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-12-23:2211490:Comment:4957742011-12-23T20:03:43.999ZRev Alhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/RevAl
<p>To get to Indiana there's a railroad service roafd that start's at the state line generating station and ends at the Hammond Marina. A dedicated bike path picks up at the west end of the marina and will take you to the marina overpass or Calumet Avenue for access south. It beats fighting the traffic on US 41.</p>
<p>To get to Indiana there's a railroad service roafd that start's at the state line generating station and ends at the Hammond Marina. A dedicated bike path picks up at the west end of the marina and will take you to the marina overpass or Calumet Avenue for access south. It beats fighting the traffic on US 41.</p> Not an eastbound route per sa…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-12-23:2211490:Comment:4955292011-12-23T18:38:36.700ZJohn Greenfieldhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JohnGreenfield
<p>Not an eastbound route per say, but this morning I discovered a very pleasant new way to do my frequent commute from Logan Square to the Sulzer Library in Lincoln Square. I generally don't like riding on Kedzie north of Logan, but most of the short stretch on this route has a new bike lane. Here's a Google map of the route:</p>
<p><a href="http://g.co/maps/p2394" target="_blank">http://g.co/maps/p2394</a></p>
<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>Shay said:…</cite></p>
<p>Not an eastbound route per say, but this morning I discovered a very pleasant new way to do my frequent commute from Logan Square to the Sulzer Library in Lincoln Square. I generally don't like riding on Kedzie north of Logan, but most of the short stretch on this route has a new bike lane. Here's a Google map of the route:</p>
<p><a href="http://g.co/maps/p2394" target="_blank">http://g.co/maps/p2394</a></p>
<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Shay said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/what-s-your-favorite-stealth-bike-route-or-other-chicago-biking?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A495455&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment495455"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I think a lot of routes going east from Logan Square get ruined because of either the Kennedy or the river. I've often tried to plan routes only to find that streets don't continuously go all the way through because of those two reasons.</p>
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