Who is riding tomorrow?

Tomorrow's forecast is 90 to 100% chance of rain.  The National Weather Service (forecasts always to be taken with a grain of salt) says 1 to 2 inches of rain, 30 mph wind gusts and thunder.

I am thinking Divvy might be my bike du jour if I find it is not raining when I want to ride. I love that option!

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Mulcky on October 31, 2013 at 9:55am

Wore my rain jacket, rain pants and spats this morning. Got to work totally dry, even the work shoes. Only thing I did different was riding with my blinking lights on during the day.

I did notice that car traffic was worse than normal. 

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on October 31, 2013 at 10:00am

Just talked to my husband who said it is crazy traffic and crazy drivers out there.  Helmet lights and bike lights will be flashing. 

I also noticed lots of leaves fell overnight, so we need to watch out for slippery leaves, too!

Be safe everyone.

Permalink Reply by Jeremy on October 31, 2013 at 10:02am

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaand I just realized I didn't newspaper my shoes when I got into work this morning.  But if clammy feet are the worst part of the evening commute home I'll be happy, traffic did seem to be crazy this morning.

Permalink Reply by Kevin Mulcky on October 31, 2013 at 10:09am

I love these spats to keep shoes looking spiffy when the weather is nasty. I keep them in my saddlebag all the time since they fold up small. They work with just about any normal shoe or boot. And, they're made in the USA. 

http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/ar3.htm

Permalink Reply by David Altenburg on October 31, 2013 at 10:54am

The waterproof pants were an improvement over what I was previously doing, which was letting my jeans get soaked. However, my shoes are only-ankle-high, so I still got a lot of water splashed onto my socks and the bottoms of my jeans. The worst kind of water, too - water splashed up from cars. Gaiters would solve the problem, but I don't mind it that much.  Taller boots would help, too, of course. 


Lisa Curcio 4.1 mi said:

Please report.  Also, igz, if you are reading this, please report on your new Glacier gloves.

David Altenburg said:

Yes. I'll be breaking out my new waterproof pants

Permalink Reply by Michelle on October 31, 2013 at 2:09pm
Jennifer- me freaking too.

It took me HALF AN HOUR to get from Chicago and Milwaukee to Chicago and Michigan on the bus.

I could ride that in like 10 min. Or something. even with traffic and the stoplights.

Rain or shine. I'm riding tomorrow.
Permalink Reply by in it to win it 8.0 mi on October 31, 2013 at 4:03pm
Five years in of biking to work. I've learned the only Kryptonite is Ice. When I do take public trans I'm always p**sed off.
Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on November 1, 2013 at 12:33am

I rode home last night. In the rain. I really don't like riding in rain. I really don't like taking the subway, either, so I guess I will always be weighing what seems to be the lesser of two evils in deciding what to do.

I will be riding to work today!

Permalink Reply by JMinHP on November 1, 2013 at 2:15am

I rode the bus in yesterday. It reminded me why I always bike.  So I decided to Divvy home during what I thought was a lull in the rain.  Bad decision; I got caught in some heavy rain in my work clothes, and was reminded why I should occasionally ride the bus instead.

Permalink Reply by Andrew Bedno on November 1, 2013 at 5:14am

Nice topic.  I too am loving Divvy for the mixed commute segment options (ie. home to work, then train home).  My plan yesterday (Halloween, worked like a charm) and today is to leave early (like 3pm), to beat the rain front from downtown to Wicker Park.  They're begrudgingly OK with me saying I'll remote in the last few hours.

I love that National Weather Service graphs page.  Here's one centered on Chicago instead of Evanston.

My fave weather page is the one I built for us. Smartphone friendly current, forecast and radar: http://massup.us/weather

You can also text "A" (for Air) to u@massup.us for a forecast reply.

Permalink Reply by Cheryl on November 1, 2013 at 5:31am

+1. Long ago decided I'm much happier biking, even in less than ideal weather.

in it to win it 8.0 mi said:

Five years in of biking to work. I've learned the only Kryptonite is Ice. When I do take public trans I'm always p**sed off.
Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on November 2, 2013 at 11:51am

Tomorrow is supposed to be sunny, little wind and ending up around 51 or 52.  I am going to collect my niece in the morning and we are going to ride down to check out the South Lake Shore Drive extension and explore the area that will be the new park.  Then we are going to ride back north and have lunch.  Ride to eat, you know!

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