"There are some great ideas here too David. I hadn't appreciated that Cherry would be good substitute for Walters. Walters is good just west of downtown Northbrook but then the shoulder narrows to nearly nothing and, notwithstanding…"
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Commuting Challenge - Evanston to Deerfield
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Due to a job change, my awesome cycle commute from Southeast Evanston to the Loop has been converted into a far less awesome cycle commute from Southeast Evanston to Deerfield (on Saunders between…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Wuffie May 23, 2019.
LFP - Car Wreck
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This morning, there was car debris all over both LFP lanes and a police car blocking one of the LFP lanes between Diversey and Belmont. There had been a serious wreck in which a car had gone off LSD,…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Bruce Dec 20, 2018.
Secure Bike Storage and Showers Near Lincolnshire
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I need to spend the day at meetings in Lincolnshire next week and thought it might be a nice change from my usual commute downtown to cycle out there. Any ideas on secure bike storage and showers…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bob Kastigar Sep 9, 2016.
Kind of a Missed Connection but Interesting Interpretive Question Raised by Raging Driver
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Was thinking of posting this in the missed connection thread but the road-raging driver that prompted me to post really wasn't anything new or interesting for regular commuters in the city. In any…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Wuffie Sep 15, 2016.
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"Try going west earlier. Church to North Branch. After you cross the bridge at Lake look for a left turn just before the trail crosses Happ Rd. by New Trier West. This will have…"
"You are welcome! Glad it worked! I actually go that way often. If you are ever on a non-commute ride you can keep going on Saunders until it becomes Riverwoods. That will take you up to some great roads for riding up north."
"Gave this route a go this week Matt. Thanks much for the suggestions. I liked it better than my route but man I miss my commute into the city..."
"Ernesto - Thank you. I hadn't thought of going all the way up to Route 22 given what I assumed would be a substantially increased distance but it appears that route is only a mile longer that my current route. If I recall correctly,…"
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"Matt - Many thanks. This looks like an interesting alternative. I'll give it a go this week. "
"My recommendation. Directions here would be on the way to your new office. I often ride on Glenview Road. Safe and wide. From Glenview Road, turn right (north) on to Lehigh through the Glen. Go left (west) on West Lake to Shermer. Turn right (north)…"
Commuting Challenge - Evanston to Deerfield
Due to a job change, my awesome cycle commute from Southeast Evanston to the Loop has been converted into a far less awesome cycle commute from Southeast Evanston to Deerfield (on Saunders between Deerfield and Lake Cook). My first ride was last week. After much research and a few car trips, I settled on Sheridan to Cherry, to Willow, to Old Willow, to Sunset Ridge, to Voltz, to Waukegan, to Walters and then finally Saunders. The ride wasn't terrible. However, Sunset Ridge has no shoulder…See More
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