The Chainlink

PK RPR
  • Male
  • Evanston, IL
  • United States
Share on Facebook Share on Facebook MySpace
  • Blogs From Around The Chainlink
  • Discussions (47)
  • Upcoming Rides & Events
  • Groups (1)
  • Photos
  • Photo Albums

PK RPR's Friends

  • Chitown_Mike

PK RPR's Groups

PK RPR's Discussions

Route from north side to Oakbrook?
3 Replies

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
8 Replies

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

 

PK RPR's Page

Latest Activity

Rob Kowalczyk replied to PK RPR's discussion Route from north side to Oakbrook?
"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…"
Feb 6, 2021
PK RPR replied to PK RPR's discussion Route from north side to Oakbrook?
"Perfect, thanks!!"
Feb 3, 2021
Brett Miller replied to PK RPR's discussion Route from north side to Oakbrook?
"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…"
Feb 2, 2021
PK RPR posted a discussion

Route from north side to Oakbrook?

Hey everyone,Any experience with a commute to Oak Brook from North SideRecommended routes?See More
Feb 1, 2021
PK RPR replied to PK RPR's discussion When one door opens...thank you to the Cyclist who stopped
"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…"
Apr 22, 2019
ketoguychicago replied to PK RPR's discussion When one door opens...thank you to the Cyclist who stopped
"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. "
Apr 19, 2019
Juan 2-3 or more mi. replied to PK RPR's discussion When one door opens...thank you to the Cyclist who stopped
"Yes, very lucky indeed considering the perfect storm of circumstances."
Apr 18, 2019
PK RPR replied to PK RPR's discussion When one door opens...thank you to the Cyclist who stopped
"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…"
Apr 17, 2019
Juan 2-3 or more mi. replied to PK RPR's discussion When one door opens...thank you to the Cyclist who stopped
"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"
Apr 17, 2019
Anne Alt replied to PK RPR's discussion When one door opens...thank you to the Cyclist who stopped
"I'm glad that it wasn't worse and that people stopped to help."
Apr 16, 2019
Ernesto Lube replied to PK RPR's discussion When one door opens...thank you to the Cyclist who stopped
"Yikes! careful!"
Apr 16, 2019
PK RPR posted a discussion

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
Apr 15, 2019

Profile Information

What I ride:
Hybrid
The kind of riding I do:
Commuting
What brings you to The Chainlink?
Time

Comment Wall

You need to be a member of The Chainlink to add comments!

Join The Chainlink

  • No comments yet!
 
 
 

© 2008-2016   The Chainlink Community, L.L.C.   Powered by

Disclaimer  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service