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Permalink Reply by cutifly on April 15, 2011 at 4:11am

I hope you have an extra good pair of hands to load that mirror as well. Careful because those cl-haters pick on folks who mention they may do anything involving a motor vehicle. Smiles ":)

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Permalink Reply by knowbody on April 15, 2011 at 4:28am

surf's up...

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Permalink Reply by Melanie K on April 15, 2011 at 4:37am

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The way I see it, sometimes a vehicle is a necessary evil. I don't like cars that much, either, but that doesn't mean I don't utilize them.  I just try not to use them unless I have good reason to, as I prefer to bike and walk to my destinations.

 

Shapeshifter-How did you get that pic? I love it!

cutifly said:

I hope you have an extra good pair of hands to load that mirror as well. Careful because those cl-haters pick on folks who mention they may do anything involving a motor vehicle. Smiles ":)

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Permalink Reply by knowbody on April 15, 2011 at 4:48am

i um... hacked... ahhhhhh... somebody's webcam?

 

it updates every 10 minutes or so with a fresh shot of the lake and is refreshed every time you open it.

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Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on April 15, 2011 at 4:53am

I thought about not biking but it was ok. On the way in at least... I did wear extra layers.

Yes prob not a day to carry delicate items by bike.

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Permalink Reply by Liz on April 15, 2011 at 4:57am

My 2.5 mi south-east was hard but not terrible, my 2.5 mi east was slow, but not too bad if you have some gears.  Sort of like a really long hill. 

 

There where strong gusts around builds, so make sure to have both hands on the handlebars and give yourself as much room from parked cars/curb as possible at intersections and large buildings.

Julie Hochstadter said:

I thought about not biking but it was ok. On the way in at least... I did wear extra layers.

Yes prob not a day to carry delicate items by bike.

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Permalink Reply by Gin on April 15, 2011 at 4:58am

Miguel taught his preK class about head and tail winds today. Ugh.  I think wind is harder for me than cold. Who needs hills when we have wind advisories? :) I was working my gears today.

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Permalink Reply by Shay on April 15, 2011 at 5:09am

Be careful riding home guys - later today a strong storm is supposed to be coming in.  High winds (gusts up to 45 mph) and heavy rain, possible lightning.  

 

All of the above kept me off my bike today.  I'm dying to try another ride to work again, but 15 miles is way too long to ride in the rain/wind.  Well, at least for me.

 

 

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Permalink Reply by Chris Hainey on April 15, 2011 at 5:10am

Rode last night on nice 3 mile segment of County Line Road in Bensenville from Green Street south to Elmhurst. 25 MPH tailwind gusts made it a blast.

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Permalink Reply by knowbody on April 15, 2011 at 5:16am

suction cups come in handy for handling glass i picked up one of these at the brown elephant for two bucks... it's marketed as a portable bathroom grab bar but essentially serves the same purpose as this tool. i seem to remember that they had sold a similar product at bed bath and beyond but i can't find a link to the product.

 

 

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Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on April 15, 2011 at 5:36am

I always keep the bus or a cab in mind when I don't feel right riding.

Shay said:

Be careful riding home guys - later today a strong storm is supposed to be coming in.  High winds (gusts up to 45 mph) and heavy rain, possible lightning.  

 

All of the above kept me off my bike today.  I'm dying to try another ride to work again, but 15 miles is way too long to ride in the rain/wind.  Well, at least for me.

 

 

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Permalink Reply by Gin on April 15, 2011 at 7:27am

Shay--I am impressed. I think 15 miles is a long way to ride to work even in still, mild weather. I am more of a 1/2 to five miler. Not that I can't/won't do longer rides, but not for routine trips.

 

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