"I just wanted to endorse Brett's advice. I used to live in Berwyn and work in Oak Brook; I'd commute by bike twice per week.
During daylight, I preferred a hybrid of the suggestions above. On my way to work, I'd start on the streets…"
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Route from north side to Oakbrook?
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Hey everyone,Any experience with a commute to Oak Brook from North SideRecommended routes?Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rob Kowalczyk Feb 6, 2021.
When one door opens...thank you to the Cyclist who stopped
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Yup...that happened. Blasting along just north of the LFT this morning. Watching the ground for ice when the car door opened. 15feet later with a couple of bruises I got a real good look at the…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by PK RPR Apr 22, 2019.
Local 'Stand up guy' tales hit and run 6 blocks through alleys to get plate
A Friend of mine I grew up with in evanston posted to FB describing a bad hit a run of a woman biker on a side street during Thursday nights rush...he followed the driver 6 blocks to get the…Continue
Started Sep 18, 2015
If you havn't seen this yet....Danny Macaskill
this is something to watchhttp://www.youtube.com/embed/xQ_IQS3VKjAContinue
Started Jun 20, 2015
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"I bike to Oak Brook frequently from Oak Park (the Salt Creek Trail to the Prairie Path is a favorite 30-mile loop mostly on bike paths), so I have a recommendation from that perspective.
Depending on where you're at on the North Side, you could…"
Route from north side to Oakbrook?
Hey everyone,Any experience with a commute to Oak Brook from North SideRecommended routes?See More
"The cyclists who stopped were absolute champs...
took all the cab info and kept the driver there until I recovered enough to confirm I was truly okay.
phones out, pictures taken and ready to call an ambulance if I needed it. This was…"
"It is great that people stopped to help. It is a sample size of one, but supports my thesis that most people are good people. "
"Yes, very lucky indeed considering the perfect storm of circumstances."
"Yeh I always thought I would be able to avoid it...I was wrong...even riding on the far left side of the bike lane
contributing factors.(1) car was parked off curb with driver side wheels fully in the lane (2) first car after the intersection so I…"
"Good to see people concerned enough to stop and help after winning such a door prize. My biggest fear are door prizes and getting hit from behind :P"
"I'm glad that it wasn't worse and that people stopped to help."
"Yikes! careful!"
When one door opens...thank you to the Cyclist who stopped
Yup...that happened. Blasting along just north of the LFT this morning. Watching the ground for ice when the car door opened. 15feet later with a couple of bruises I got a real good look at the pavement thank you to the two cyclists who stopped, delt with the driver and checked if I was okay....and really checked, not just riding on adrenaline you make the world better. Thank you. I am. I got lucky. Nothing some ice isn’t fixingbe careful out there everyone, and do stop to helpPKSee More
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