The Chainlink2024-03-29T07:26:16ZLarry Myszhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/LarryMyszhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/63596043?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://thechainlink.org/group/chainlinktourers/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=3dyhk789slw15&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSkydiving?tag:thechainlink.org,2021-06-22:2211490:Topic:12084412021-06-22T19:39:15.384ZLarry Myszhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/LarryMysz
<p><span>I am looking for a few people who would like to bike and camp to Skydive Chicago? I am still in debate if I want to depart from Chicago or Joliet, either way we get a discount on skydiving with groups of 3 or more. I am planning on a two night stay, a day to get there, a day to skydive/hike/swim/rest, and a day to ride back.</span></p>
<p><span>I am looking for a few people who would like to bike and camp to Skydive Chicago? I am still in debate if I want to depart from Chicago or Joliet, either way we get a discount on skydiving with groups of 3 or more. I am planning on a two night stay, a day to get there, a day to skydive/hike/swim/rest, and a day to ride back.</span></p> Reserved Spot for use @ IL Beach State Park Saturday 6/5tag:thechainlink.org,2021-06-04:2211490:Topic:12082282021-06-04T14:56:11.663ZLarry Myszhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/LarryMysz
<p>I have a reservation at IL Beach State Park Fri & Sat. Riding up from Chicago to use it on Friday and won't be using it on Saturday if anyone wants to ride up and use it! </p>
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<p>I know I've biked up planning to camp before and wasn't able to get a spot, so claim it if you want it.</p>
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<p>My cell is 269-830-0798 to get the info.</p>
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<p>Renee</p>
<p>I have a reservation at IL Beach State Park Fri & Sat. Riding up from Chicago to use it on Friday and won't be using it on Saturday if anyone wants to ride up and use it! </p>
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<p>I know I've biked up planning to camp before and wasn't able to get a spot, so claim it if you want it.</p>
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<p>My cell is 269-830-0798 to get the info.</p>
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<p>Renee</p> Worthwhile Mile Ride+Camp • Sonoran Desert • Sept 19-22tag:thechainlink.org,2019-06-27:2211490:Topic:11250412019-06-27T16:21:46.922ZLarry Myszhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/LarryMysz
<p>Hi Everyone, </p>
<p>I've created an <a href="https://www.thechainlink.org/events/worthwhile-mile-ride-amp-camp-sonoran-desert-sept-19-22" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Event posting</a> here on The Chainlink, but given this group's specific interests, I also wanted to share here about an AWESOME RIDE/CAMP Adventure for an AWESOME CAUSE!</p>
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<p><strong>THE CAUSE</strong></p>
<p>The <a href="https://walterspohntrust.com/wm-ride" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Worthwhile…</a></p>
<p>Hi Everyone, </p>
<p>I've created an <a href="https://www.thechainlink.org/events/worthwhile-mile-ride-amp-camp-sonoran-desert-sept-19-22" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Event posting</a> here on The Chainlink, but given this group's specific interests, I also wanted to share here about an AWESOME RIDE/CAMP Adventure for an AWESOME CAUSE!</p>
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<p><strong>THE CAUSE</strong></p>
<p>The <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://walterspohntrust.com/wm-ride" target="_blank">The Worthwhile Mile</a> is a fundraising adventure in support of the <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://walterspohntrust.com" target="_blank">Walter Spohn Trust.</a> The WST is a nonprofit organization that funds research and education in <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.walterspohntrust.org/anaplastology" target="_blank">Clinical Anaplastology</a>, a specialized field of healthcare that provides custom prosthetic rehabilitation for patients who've suffered disfigurement of the face or body due to trauma, cancer, or congenital conditions. The field is greatly underfunded and the WST is trying to change that with its annual Giving Programs. This ride is an important fundraiser for the WST - a great time for a great cause!</p>
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<p><strong>THE ADVENTURE</strong></p>
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<li>Trip dates: Sept 19-22 (Camp nights 9/19-21; 3-Day Ride 9/20-22)</li>
<li>Location: Sonoran Desert/McDowell Mountain State Park - Arizona</li>
<li>Difficulty: Various route options available to satisfy beginner to advanced riders</li>
<li>Distance: 40 & 60 mile route options</li>
<li>Road & Mountain biking options </li>
<li>Expert guides from Arizona Outback Adventures (AOA) will be supporting riders from sun up to sun down, both on the road and at the campsite.</li>
<li>Fully supported, SAG, and bike maintenance</li>
<li>3 meals a day, snack breaks and hydration during the route</li>
<li><span class="text_exposed_show">Bike rental & outfitting available through Arizona Outback Adventures</span></li>
<li>Bike set up by expert mechanics for shipped bikes</li>
<li><span class="text_exposed_show">Airport pick-up and drop-off available</span></li>
<li>GORGEOUS DESERT VISTAS, campfires, evening hikes led by AOA guides</li>
<li>N<span class="text_exposed_show">ew friendships, and more!</span><span class="text_exposed_show"><br/></span></li>
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<div class="text_exposed_show"><p>Check out the details and FAQs at <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwalterspohntrust.org%2Fwm-ride%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR05OP1_fKFGLZJJ6D2V3pnZwGEKN1VAVvSnm8VpySTzyh_eSE7E6euuUCk&h=AT0EoRoMv9b6Hl7onnmnSYOOtbXZv1WSsyK2eo91RhwbOzIJF2M4kbJ-zeApP43QvkCMwKaXeXDH4vT_gIUxVROFc21QDOeIFJE1Gkwz240SrmCZ9OLKBV4KmjuZJ-1wJnB1t-air6b7XPsRMVGGkO7MNTcBOwOhhS1eYSwDN7XyXgjHBPXsH3-vU7dqohmqZ-cJgqn6-aqRmvu1Thhy33P4agluGXFcAFi1pcTvfVZ83aUvoUvi3VnXQuyY20W5CwINOq9pC7xs2ZH1iICUyoHMzmmPcIPYksJx5T-SN-ojq0-LrmY6fnrQn96baEpD10C5PIY3IIjIyqm3Ag-laHWtNX1baXBd-4F8QDBKMPg8Kz-3aDpfEQYCsTZG_bfYpfKsG4nVK72L3io3ogrVRMYAZ73whVv3hihaD-pv8k6m6xtvGL76AWK_8kJw6hLDzD1FID9NfONdi3pihuMhyfYnIC__" target="_blank">walterspohntrust.org/wm-ride</a></p>
<p><br/>If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out. Email info@walterspohntrust.org (Attn: Erin Stevens, WM Ride) or call me directly, 773-301-9548. <br/><br/>I'd love to ride along some Chicagoans on this awesome adventure. Hope to hear from you!<br/><br/>Kindest regards, </p>
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<p>Erin Stevens<br/>Local Chicagoan, Lover of biking & the wild outdoors!</p>
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</div> Route to Hide-A-Way Lakes, Yorksville via the Illinois Prairie Path then Fox River Trail from the citytag:thechainlink.org,2014-09-17:2211490:Topic:8572812014-09-17T04:00:21.063ZLarry Myszhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/LarryMysz
<p>New(ish) small time tourer. Planning my 3rd overnight trip for October with several friends. None of us have ridden the Fox River Trail and only two of us have been on the IPP. </p>
<p>Those of you familiar with this route, any guidance or advice? </p>
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<p><span>PART 1 …</span></p>
<p>New(ish) small time tourer. Planning my 3rd overnight trip for October with several friends. None of us have ridden the Fox River Trail and only two of us have been on the IPP. </p>
<p>Those of you familiar with this route, any guidance or advice? </p>
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<p><span>PART 1 </span><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir/41.8753795,-87.8387108/41.8669332,-88.3135613/@41.9193697,-87.9179517,10z/data=!4m13!4m12!1m5!3m4!1m2!1d-87.8827734!2d41.879722!3s0x880e4ae9e82fbc2d:0xc244b9ab820349dc!1m0!3e1!6m3!1i0!2i0!3i0" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.google.com/maps/dir/41.8753795,-87.8387108/41.8669332,-88.3135613/@41.9193697,-87.9179517,10z/data=!4m13!4m12!1m5!3m4!1m2!1d-87.8827734!2d41.879722!3s0x880e4ae9e82fbc2d:0xc244b9ab820349dc!1m0!3e1!6m3!1i0!2i0!3i0</a><br/><br/><span>PART 2</span><br/><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Fabyan+Villa+Museum,+1511+S+Batavia+Ave,+Geneva,+IL+60134/Hide-A-Way+Lakes,+8045+Van+Emmon+Rd,+Yorkville,+IL+60560/@41.7673193,-88.2433179,10z/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x880efd266c8b5ba1:0x8d6a4664154396b2!2m2!1d-88.312257!2d41.871094!1m5!1m1!1s0x880eeb8dc3aa95b5:0x337f9d9bdb9eeeaf!2m2!1d-88.410956!2d41.64775!3e1" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Fabyan+Villa+Museum,+1511+S+Batavia+Ave,+Geneva,+IL+60134/Hide-A-Way+Lakes,+8045+Van+Emmon+Rd,+Yorkville,+IL+60560/@41.7673193,-88.2433179,10z/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x880efd266c8b5ba1:0x8d6a4664154396b2!2m2!1d-88.312257!2d41.871094!1m5!1m1!1s0x880eeb8dc3aa95b5:0x337f9d9bdb9eeeaf!2m2!1d-88.410956!2d41.64775!3e1</a></p>
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<p>Thanks!</p> Climate Ride Midwesttag:thechainlink.org,2014-03-06:2211490:Topic:8010642014-03-06T18:51:55.512ZLarry Myszhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/LarryMysz
<p>If you haven't heard, this year Climate Ride (normally a west and east coast ride) is coming to the Midwest this September. </p>
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<p>Route from Grand Rapids to Chicago over the course of 4 days and fully supported. I've toured most of these parts in Michigan and it is really beautiful (and lots of breweries!). </p>
<p>More info at <a href="http://www.climateride.org/events/midwest">http://www.climateride.org/events/midwest</a></p>
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<p>I'm the team captain for Team Active Trans…</p>
<p>If you haven't heard, this year Climate Ride (normally a west and east coast ride) is coming to the Midwest this September. </p>
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<p>Route from Grand Rapids to Chicago over the course of 4 days and fully supported. I've toured most of these parts in Michigan and it is really beautiful (and lots of breweries!). </p>
<p>More info at <a href="http://www.climateride.org/events/midwest">http://www.climateride.org/events/midwest</a></p>
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<p>I'm the team captain for Team Active Trans and we're hosting some information events for people who want to learn more about the ride, touring or just meeting fellow bike tourers. </p>
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<p>Next Wednesday, March 12 at Schuba's - </p>
<p><a href="http://www.thechainlink.org/events/touring-by-bike-a-night-of-storytelling-and-chance-to-sign-up-for">http://www.thechainlink.org/events/touring-by-bike-a-night-of-storytelling-and-chance-to-sign-up-for</a></p>
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<p>Wednesday, April 23 at REI - </p>
<p><a href="http://www.thechainlink.org/events/bike-touring-101-and-climate-ride-info">http://www.thechainlink.org/events/bike-touring-101-and-climate-ride-info</a></p>
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<p>Any questions, feel free to post up here or email me at annette@activetrans.org </p>
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<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Annette Stahelin</p> weekend tourtag:thechainlink.org,2013-03-15:2211490:Topic:6570542013-03-15T16:12:36.547ZLarry Myszhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/LarryMysz
<p>Has anyone done the prairie path trail I know it extends to the Fox River. How far is this? and is there any camping sites near the river ?</p>
<p>Has anyone done the prairie path trail I know it extends to the Fox River. How far is this? and is there any camping sites near the river ?</p> Touring Bikes Rivendell Atlantis?tag:thechainlink.org,2012-11-21:2211490:Topic:6191502012-11-21T06:02:26.925ZLarry Myszhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/LarryMysz
<p>Does anybody know where I could go to test ride a 58cm Rivendell Atlantis touring bike in Chicago?</p>
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<p>Dave</p>
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<p>Does anybody know where I could go to test ride a 58cm Rivendell Atlantis touring bike in Chicago?</p>
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<p>Dave</p>
<p></p> Amtrak Bike Blackout - Springfield to St. Louis - May 1-10 and May 16-25tag:thechainlink.org,2012-04-27:2211490:Topic:5391512012-04-27T15:18:13.212ZLarry Myszhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/LarryMysz
<p>Came across this while making reservations to take bikes to St. Louis on Amtrak next month.</p>
<p>Between May 1 - 9 and May 16 - 24, Amtrak passengers will be transferred to motorcoaches for the section between between Springfield and St. Louis. Though not stated in the article below, Amtrak customer service says the motorcoaches will not transport bikes.</p>
<blockquote><p>Illinois High Speed Rail Work Resumes<br></br>April 16 - 25, May 1 - 10 and May 16 - 25, 2012<br></br>Starting April 16, the…</p>
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<p>Came across this while making reservations to take bikes to St. Louis on Amtrak next month.</p>
<p>Between May 1 - 9 and May 16 - 24, Amtrak passengers will be transferred to motorcoaches for the section between between Springfield and St. Louis. Though not stated in the article below, Amtrak customer service says the motorcoaches will not transport bikes.</p>
<blockquote><p>Illinois High Speed Rail Work Resumes<br/>April 16 - 25, May 1 - 10 and May 16 - 25, 2012<br/>Starting April 16, the Illinois Department of Transportation (Illinois DOT) and Union Pacific Railroad will again be upgrading Illinois' signature high-speed route, Chicago-St. Louis, for future high-speed trains. This phase of the project will be performed during the three periods shown above and will affect the Lincoln Service and Texas Eagle. Details on the next phase will be provided as soon as they become available.</p>
<p>The temporary service changes described below will allow Union Pacific crews to improve infrastructure to enable the Lincoln Service trains to travel at speeds up to 110 mph (177 kph), an increase from the current maximum of 79 mph (127 kph). Illinois DOT and Amtrak are planning to preview higher speed trains in September 2012 from Dwight to Pontiac.</p>
<p>Lincoln Service<br/>On April 16 - 24, May 1 - 9 and May 16 - 24, Lincoln Service trains will operate between Chicago and Springfield only. Alternate transportation will be provided between Springfield and St. Louis, as described below. Due to limited availability, advance reservations are required.</p>
<p>Southbound Trains 301, 303, 305 and 307<br/>On April 16 - 24, May 1 - 9 and May 16 - 24, all passengers destined for, or making connections in, St. Louis will be provided express motorcoach service upon the train's arrival in Springfield. Passengers destined for Carlinville or Alton will be provided separate motorcoach service upon the train's arrival in Springfield. Carlinville and Alton passengers will not be able to make connections to Train 313 in St. Louis. Alton passengers can make reservations aboard Train 301 to make connections with Train 313, destined to Kansas City and intermediate stations. Northbound Trains 300, 302, 304 and 306<br/>On April 16 - 24, May 1 - 9 and May 16 - 24, all passengers boarding at St. Louis who are destined for Springfield and points north will be provided express motorcoach service directly to Springfield, where they can board the train. Motorcoach service will depart 20 minutes earlier than the train's normal departure time. All passengers boarding at Alton and Carlinville will be provided alternate transportation to Springfield, where they can board the train. Alternate transportation will depart Alton one hour and 15 minutes earlier than the times shown in Amtrak printed timetables and 50 minutes earlier from Carlinville. All passengers scheduled to board the train at St. Louis who are traveling to Alton or Carlinville will be provided alternate transportation, which will operate according to the schedule of Train 304 and 322. April 16, May 1 and May 16, 2012 Exceptions: Train 300 will operate according to the normal schedule on April 16, May 1 and May 16, 2012.</p>
<p>April 25, May 10 and May 25, 2012 Exceptions: Passengers scheduled to board Trains 300 and 302 will be provided motorcoach service from St. Louis to Springfield on April 25, May 10 and May 25, 2012.</p>
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<p> </p> looking for Pacific coast touring partners summer 2012tag:thechainlink.org,2012-03-20:2211490:Topic:5250882012-03-20T14:20:12.904ZLarry Myszhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/LarryMysz
<p>Howdy all,</p>
<p>I am planning on biking from Seattle to around 400 miles south of San Francisco this summer. Traveling is more fun with a companion, so I'm posting on various forums. I will head out there around July 8th or so and come back around August 25th. I am planning on doing a pretty budget trip, around 50-75 miles a day and camping or couchsurfing every night (have a tent, stoves, pots to share). I'm 26 and don't have much touring experience, though I did do eight days on the…</p>
<p>Howdy all,</p>
<p>I am planning on biking from Seattle to around 400 miles south of San Francisco this summer. Traveling is more fun with a companion, so I'm posting on various forums. I will head out there around July 8th or so and come back around August 25th. I am planning on doing a pretty budget trip, around 50-75 miles a day and camping or couchsurfing every night (have a tent, stoves, pots to share). I'm 26 and don't have much touring experience, though I did do eight days on the Oregon coast last summer. On the scale of laid back to super-intense, I lean much more to the former. Let me know if you're interested.</p> Class on touring (info/inspiration/stories)tag:thechainlink.org,2012-03-18:2211490:Topic:5241682012-03-18T18:43:39.335ZLarry Myszhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/LarryMysz
<p>Hi all,</p>
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<p>I'm currently teaching <strong>classes</strong> and hosting casual discussions about bike touring. Check out the info below.</p>
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<p><strong>About me: </strong>In the summer of 2010 I did a crazy solo trip on a fix-geared bike from Chicago to San Francisco over 39 days through tough country, and camping most of the time. I only had a few 50-mile bike rides to my name before then. It gave me insights I'd like to share with first-time tourers and veterans…</p>
<p>Hi all,</p>
<p></p>
<p>I'm currently teaching <strong>classes</strong> and hosting casual discussions about bike touring. Check out the info below.</p>
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<p><strong>About me: </strong>In the summer of 2010 I did a crazy solo trip on a fix-geared bike from Chicago to San Francisco over 39 days through tough country, and camping most of the time. I only had a few 50-mile bike rides to my name before then. It gave me insights I'd like to share with first-time tourers and veterans alike (it suffices to say I learned from mistakes and discovered interesting things along the way!). <strong>Check out the class website</strong>: <strong><a rel="nofollow" href="http://skl.sh/AdP2Aj" target="_blank">So you want to bike across the country? (or anywhere else)</a></strong></p>
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<p>I'm also writing an anecdotal guide/<strong>book</strong> on the experience, as a creative outlet and as a means to share some interesting insights with first-time tourers. I think there are many guide books out there that get into the mechanical, gritty details of preparing for touring. However, most are written by seasoned professionals. That means they've long-forgotten some of the less mechanical concerns of the first-time tourer. As a recent first-time cross-country tourer, my goal is to share stories and entertain people to prepare them with the lessons I learned on the road. <b>I'd love to have feedback from people on their fears and concerns about touring.</b> Post away!</p>
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<p>*I've attached the introduction to the book if you're looking for a short read*</p>