David Barish's Page

"There is bike valet for this weekend's concerts. "

"Thanks Anne.  I saw that and have a feeling it  is only for ball games. We are probably taking the train. The lack of parking was not the issue. I was up for  riding home after a concert but I guess  I am wired that way. "

"Here's info from the Cubs' web site. https://www.mlb.com/cubs/ballpark/transportation/bike-riders"

"This has become an epidemic. I have noticed many  vehicles  in  bikes lanes in recent weeks. I try to be patient and try to be aware but could just as easily be lying on the pavement no matter what I do.  In  an era of open…"

"Milwaukee is very difficult.  I have ridden it many times but have been wondering  if I  should  just bail on Milwaukee and always take Elston. Elston  is on the other side of the  Kennedy. It runs by and large parallel…"

"Hi Julie- a friend has had  bike jerseys and this year tee shirts designed for a group called the Kibitzers. I do not  know whether  they will do a single shirt (perhaps everybody in the family would get one) or what  the…"

"Hey guys, I like the discussion off bike lanes and am interested in both  sides of that  discussion,  but  agree with  Curtis's original  comment about the thread.  I will  not call it  a …"

"1.64 miles. I rode to the CTA station  this morning to  finally break the ice off of  2022. At 2.56 miles I  have skied more than I  have cycled but that will be changed by tonight's ride  home. Baby steps."

"Current mileage. I suspect there will be a handful of  miles this week. Distance 2,226.4 mi This is down about 15% from last year but about median for the last five.  Way less miles on long rides and way more commuting rides of just a…"

"You  have  touched  on  a conundrum we all  face. One solution is to work on the bike naked.  Another is to wear clothes that are expected to get greased.  A number  of  years ago a cycling friend turned…"

"https://activetrans.org/blog/crash-support 312-869-HELP (4357"

"It is always tough to make a decision at a time like this. We have to  give the  officer  their  authority and be respectful.  We also have to make sure you have the badge  number and  license plate of the…"

"The North Shore Century route is a good bypass for this section.  Ridge Rd is a lovely place to  ride a bike. At Clavey go left to  Ridge.  Turn  right on Ridge which seems  to  hit a dead end at Old Deerfield Rd.…"

"I  hope the local  pastors who opposed the protected lanes are praying  for  Jason."

"This  seems like a truly  sad tale that  is still a bit  of a mystery. Is thee any indication that Mr. Sawicki had  a health issue such as a  stroke or heart attack? He was an experienced  cyclist who was …"