"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."
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Evanston virtual Ride of Silence
The Evanston Ride of Silence is virtual this year. Some of this year's rides are virtual and some are actual. Check www.rideofsilence.org to see if…Continue
Started May 3, 2021
shout out to a city worker with a truck
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I was horrified when I read about the poor woman in Avondale who was hit by a city truck. I have a daughter who lives and bikes there. She was horrified when I e-mailed her about that…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by ketoguychicago Jul 2, 2020.
Active Trans is postponing the Winter Bike to Work Rally
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I got an e-mail from them yesterday. It is reflected on their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/events/327502661313125/I felt…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Greenfield Feb 8, 2019.
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"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 …"
"I think the proposed bridge will service pedestrians getting from the lines of condos on Kedzie that are mainly owned by seniors. It will allow them to get to all the commerce along McCormick and…"
"No. Sorry. We disappeared in 1967. We had planned a group ride on January 24 and it was a lovely day over 60 degrees. We were reveling in riding our steel frames across the city. We got excited and decided to stay…"
"Does Chicago have shortcomings as a city for bikes? Uh, yes. No question. Is Chicago a bottom feeder in this regard? I have a hard time believing that. The assumptions leading to "high stress"…"
"It has been a while since I rode this but Lewis in Waukegan is a good route to take you all the way across the Cheddar Curtain."
"Trains are not as empty as they have been. Nobody will be sitting next to you, but there are more passengers."
Evanston virtual Ride of Silence
The Evanston Ride of Silence is virtual this year. Some of this year's rides are virtual and some are actual. Check www.rideofsilence.org to see if rides in your community are open or if they are virtual. Evanston Bike Club, Skokie Bike Network and Wheel and Sprocket partnered this year. We had a small ride with some club members. Charlie Saxe of Skokie Bike Network created this video. …See More
"Currently, Brwyn Mawr is an excellent choice for cycling as long as you know that you have to slow down as you pass the point where you meet the trail from Skokie/Lincolnwood and then proceed through…"
"Dirke, I hear you and I suspect some drivers will think that way. I use all modes in the city. I drive. I use CTA and Metra. I ride. I walk. There is no question the City of Chicago's decision to have cameras…"
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- long time commuter. Past President of Evanston Bike Club. I represent injured workers.
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