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Elwood Gruschow
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  • Chicago, IL
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Metra Bike Trains Fall 2023

Metra will run special Saturday Bike trains on six Saturdays from September 9th thru October 14th on the Heritage Corridor, the normally weekday-only commuter line to Joliet. A bike train consists of…Continue

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Started Sep 4

Helments With A Bustle

Some bike helmets have a smooth curve in the back and many others have an extra bump.  The one I wear, Specialized Align II MIPS does.   Why the bustle? A vented helmet creates turbulence so a rear…Continue

Started Aug 30

Bike route open during NASCAR
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 There is a ton of material about NASCAR street closings from June 2x through July x, but little has been published about bike and pedestrian access.   I talked to a guy wearing a STAFF lanyard…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Joe Klonowski Jun 30.

What Chicago block has the most frequent cars in the bike lane?
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I Nominate the 1100 South block of  Wabash Avenue in the southbound lane.  I rode to the drugstore tonight and other were six cars in that block blocking the paint-striped bike lane.   I did not take…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by curt(is) locke May 6.

 

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Metra Bike Trains Fall 2023

Metra will run special Saturday Bike trains on six Saturdays from September 9th thru October 14th on the Heritage Corridor, the normally weekday-only commuter line to Joliet. A bike train consists of a Metra train with two special cars with bike holders behind the engine. All trains will make all regular intermediate stops. Full schedules and a map are available at URL below.…See More
Sep 4
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Elwood Gruschow posted a discussion

Helments With A Bustle

Some bike helmets have a smooth curve in the back and many others have an extra bump.  The one I wear, Specialized Align II MIPS does.   Why the bustle? A vented helmet creates turbulence so a rear bump will have little effect.   I think shaving my goatee would have a greater aero effect than a helmet bustle.  I think the main purpose is styling or “aero look”.  Those with a bustle…See More
Aug 30
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Elwood Gruschow replied to Matt M. 18.5KM's discussion Update for the bus to Madison, Wisconsin from Chicago
"Bob, I understand the Chicago Amtrak -> LaCrosse -> Sparta -> Elroy -> Reedsburg part.  Once in Reedsburg do you reverse and go back to LaCrosse?   A couple of years ago, I looked at connecting to the Sparta-Elroy trail…"
Jul 10
Joe Klonowski replied to Elwood Gruschow's discussion Bike route open during NASCAR
"Thanks a huge, all the comms from the city have been super clear and specific about street closures and not even mentioned LFT :(("
Jun 30
Elwood Gruschow posted a discussion

Bike route open during NASCAR

 There is a ton of material about NASCAR street closings from June 2x through July x, but little has been published about bike and pedestrian access.   I talked to a guy wearing a STAFF lanyard yesterday.  He said the bike/pedestrian path from 11th to Lake Front Trail will be open the entire time.    Sometime Saturday, July 1st, 2023 I plan to photo going under Columbus Drive during the race.  It will show what we all know anyway; Biking is closer to the earth than NASCAR.   See More
Jun 30
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Elwood Gruschow replied to Matt M. 18.5KM's discussion Update for the bus to Madison, Wisconsin from Chicago
" Thank you for this information update.  I tried to plan a carless Sparta-Elroy trip from Chicago via Amtrack but figured out they only allow bikes to exit at Milwaukee.  I will look into it now via bus to…"
Jun 30
curt(is) locke replied to Elwood Gruschow's discussion What Chicago block has the most frequent cars in the bike lane?
"Consistently."
May 6
Elwood Gruschow posted a discussion

What Chicago block has the most frequent cars in the bike lane?

I Nominate the 1100 South block of  Wabash Avenue in the southbound lane.  I rode to the drugstore tonight and other were six cars in that block blocking the paint-striped bike lane.   I did not take a picture but in the aerial view on Google Maps, there are two cars in the southbound bike lane of the 1100 S block of Wabash.    What block is your nomination?See More
May 1
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Elwood Gruschow replied to ChiBikeGeek's discussion Bobby Cann Updates: Ryne San Hamel Pleads Guilty, Receives 10 Days in Jail
"I am filling out my mail-in ballot. Giving Hooks the hook.  "
Nov 5, 2022
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Special Metra HC Train for Bikes Saturday October 16 2021

Great bike ride opportunity Saturday October 16th. I rode the I & M bike trail from Willow Springs to Joliet for my first time yesterday, October 9, 2021.   It was a great ride.  I used the Metra-Bike-Metra method.Metra has new bike cars.  Instead of hooking up to the fold seats in the Handicap Zone, there are cars on certain Metra trains dedicated to bicycles.  Normally there are no weekend trains on Metra HC (Heritage Corridor).  Fall 2021 Metra is offering Saturday Trains on Metra HC…See More
Oct 10, 2021
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Elwood Gruschow replied to Bob Kastigar's discussion Clark/Diversey: Cyclist got run down by an Uber driver in a bike lane.
"it was "their discretion", "they didn't see it happen"   You wonder what would change "their discretion".  If the victim was a Chicago Bike officier , related to a fellow policeman, member of an…"
Oct 10, 2021
Elwood Gruschow replied to spencewine's discussion Desplaines River Trail in the group Chicagoland Bike Trails - News & Conditions
"Des Plaines River Trail Questions What is the history of the Des Plaines River Trails in Cook county? I used plural because there are two trails; South section that crosses Golf road and North section that crosses Central Avenue. A rider cannot…"
Oct 2, 2021
Elwood Gruschow replied to Elwood Gruschow's discussion Specialized Align II Helmet MIPS Review
"Specialized Align II Helmet MIPS Review Part 2Compared to other helmetsWhen I purchased my helmet I consulted the bike helmet ratings at Virginia Tech. https://www.helmet.beam.vt.edu/bicycle-helmet-ratings.html Virginia Tech, Virginia Polytechnic…"
Oct 2, 2021
Sheldon Schafer left a comment for Elwood Gruschow
"The Whetstone 55th Reunion is June 18/19.  Any thoughts about your going?  I’ve decided to go but am hoping someone I remember will be there.  I missed the 50th as I was in Europe for most of the summer.  I’ve also…"
May 29, 2021
Elwood Gruschow left a comment for Sheldon Schafer
"I will try to get an email off to you soon.  Thanks for being persistent in establishing a connection.  Elwood"
May 29, 2021
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May 29, 2021

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What I ride:
Road, Mountain, Tandem
The kind of riding I do:
Recreational, Around Town
About me:
We do not own a car. I rent one for trips, but everything else is by bike, walk or CTA

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At 9:40am on May 29, 2021, Sheldon Schafer said…

The Whetstone 55th Reunion is June 18/19.  Any thoughts about your going?  I’ve decided to go but am hoping someone I remember will be there.  I missed the 50th as I was in Europe for most of the summer.  I’ve also contacted Bob Watkins and Joe Fetzer, the only others I have any information on.  Btw, I’m in Chicago area this weekend, right now in Flossmoor, moving over to Bolingbrook this afternoon (where the daughters & families are).  We’re here fairly often & I even keep one of my bicycles in Bolingbrook.  Where are you?

 
 
 

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