Not going to lie, it hasn't been easy (being a Mountain Biker). You grow up surrounded by mountains and learn to find refuge in them every day. Suddenly, when its time to move out and pursue more ambitious career goals, you land in Chicago. No mountains, no vertical, full of road riders and commuters. Thankfully, the CTA network (and PACE) spans wide enough for me get my fix.
PD. Special thanks to all the relentless trail builders who manage to make it fun despite the flatness of Chicago. Always support the local trail builders.
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Awesome video dude! What trails did you shoot this at?
Thanks buddy, its all stuff around Willow Springs and Palos Hills
I feel you, when thinking about getting a new bike, so many pop into mind, but not a road bike yet. Thinking about getting maybe a dirt jumper for short commutes around downtown to replace the Divvy.
Unfortunately there are MTBers like that too. No sense it putting someone down because of their bike, but people do seem to gravitate disproportionately towards the more efficient builds. Makes sense, but I like the more playful bikes, otherwise it feels too monotonous. Regardless, I've been pleseantly surprised to see bmx shops, MTB shops, MTB trails, and dirt Jump trails in and around town. Glad there is some diversity out there even in this big flat town.
I think I might try a bmx or dirt jumper first to commute around town and fine some sweet lines. This guy managed to make it work:
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