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DerferMark
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312 River Run Trail
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Nice addition!  Vid from yesterday:…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by DerferMark Dec 31, 2019.

Centennial Trail Entrance/Exit Closed at Willow Springs bridge
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Heads up, the much needed bridge repair at eastern end of Centennial Trail is being done. However, there is no signage indicating you can't get through (traveling eastbound) until you get right up to…Continue

Tags: Trail, Centennial

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom Moran Sep 30, 2019.

 

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DerferMark replied to Skip Montanaro 14.5mi's discussion Is coronavirus changing biking in downtown Chicago?
"Mayor Lightfoot should enact something like this: https://www.twincities.com/2020/04/03/st-paul-temporarily-converts-three-streets-to-bike-and-pedestrian-trails-during-stay-at-home-order"
Saturday
DerferMark replied to John Greenfield's discussion The Low-Stress Lakefront Pandemic Cycling Route
"Mayor Lightfoot should enact something like this:https://www.twincities.com/2020/04/03/st-paul-temporarily-converts-three-streets-to-bike-and-pedestrian-trails-during-stay-at-home-order"
Saturday
DerferMark commented on Serge Lubomudrov's group Chicagoland Beer Exploration Society
"Ride safe all! www.bicycling.com/culture/a31913269/cyclist-diagnosed-with-coronavirus"
Mar 27
DerferMark replied to Skip Montanaro 14.5mi's discussion Is coronavirus changing biking in downtown Chicago?
"https://www.forbes.com/sites/carltonreid/2020/03/17/do-not-ban-bicycling-in-covid-19-measures-industry-urges-uk-government/#685b82284db4"
Mar 18
DerferMark replied to Skip Montanaro 14.5mi's discussion Is coronavirus changing biking in downtown Chicago?
"Hopefully this isn't coming to the USA! http://cycling.today/italy-and-spain-ban-cycling-completely"
Mar 17
DerferMark replied to Yasmeen's discussion What's this doing in the bike lane?
"This could be good. Easier than Chicago's 311 system? https://road.cc/content/news/270205-new-app-will-crowdsource-data-about-bad-drivers-cyclists"
Jan 12
DerferMark replied to bobweiser's discussion How far you've ridden in 2019
"Ouch! How did this happen? Did he/she jump in front of you?  Be well..."
Jan 4
DerferMark replied to DerferMark's discussion 312 River Run Trail
"https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/12/5/20997553/clark-park-bridge-chicago-river-harmonica-sounds"
Dec 31, 2019
DerferMark replied to bobweiser's discussion How far you've ridden in 2019
"Thanks to warm Dec. weather... 5003 Total ---------------------------- 4339 mi. on mountain bike (mostly road tires)513 mi. on road bike151 mi. equivalent on indoor trainer or rollers"
Dec 31, 2019
DerferMark replied to Michael Neal's discussion Three Floyds Warning
"Thanks!  You know your 29 yo bikes! LOL"
Dec 29, 2019
DerferMark replied to Michael Neal's discussion Three Floyds Warning
"Forgot my lock yesterday. Thought I could have a quick beer on patio with bike leaning near there. Nope! Fire code requires entire area in or outside patio to be bike-free I was told. Got to use racks out by road.  Plus patio was closed, no…"
Dec 27, 2019
DerferMark replied to Mike Schwab's discussion Stone Free Bridge is now open.
"Finally! :)"
Dec 24, 2019
John Greenfield replied to DerferMark's discussion 312 River Run Trail
"Here's the Streetsblog map of routes to and from the bridge, if anyone still needs this. https://chi.streetsblog.org/2019/12/08/take-a-virtual-ride-on-the-new-riverview-bridge-bike-ped-causeway/ For street names, you can zoom in on the map on…"
Dec 16, 2019
P.J.C. replied to DerferMark's discussion 312 River Run Trail
"I can definitely appreciate the material's utility and potential cost effectiveness. Though the look is not my favorite, I am already over it. Looking forward to more connections on both ends and more frequent detours into the adjacent dirt…"
Dec 13, 2019
Harry Lee replied to DerferMark's discussion 312 River Run Trail
"Have yet to ride this but got the chance to check it out on a run last week and it was fun- a nice addition to the local trail system, but it definitely leaves me wanting expansion in both directions.Going north, I know Manor greenway is supposed to…"
Dec 10, 2019
djm replied to DerferMark's discussion 312 River Run Trail
"I am not a fan of the rusted metal aesthetic of the support structure. Why does it have to look dilapidated from day 1? It is likely weathering steel (a/k/a COR-TEN), which does not require painting."
Dec 10, 2019

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What I ride:
Road, Mountain, Hybrid
The kind of riding I do:
Recreational, Around Town, Distance
What brings you to The Chainlink?
Always looking for new rides and routes!
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