Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Will on April 16, 2012 at 4:41am

http://www.chicagobikestation.com/

Otherwise, if you're really concerned, use two u-locks.

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Radfahrer on April 16, 2012 at 4:48am

Thanks Will, I thought of the Bike Station but they don't stay open long enough for non-members.  And I always use two u-locks.  I was just wondering if anyone had a preferred spot down there.

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Will on April 16, 2012 at 6:01am

I would probably recommend locking up closer to State instead of Wabash. Wabash is fine during the day, but State is more open (no el tracks) and has better lighting, and more pedestrian traffic at night, I think.

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Liz on April 16, 2012 at 7:16am

Cam and I lock up outside at Adams/Wabash for work, we use one of these heavy duty chain locks, a ulock and a cable for any spare parts http://www.onguardlock.com/?page_id=329

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Thunder Snow on April 16, 2012 at 10:39am

http://www.learning.depaul.edu/?ca=2&cs=0&ci=office_informa...

 

From the DePaul web site: "Bicycle racks are available on the north plaza of DePaul Center and in front of the Computer Science Center. Bicycles are not permitted inside any building on the downtown campus."

You may want to ask fellow classmates about the security of these racks, but this is what DePaul is saying.

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on April 16, 2012 at 11:05am

Purely in my capacity as Gabe's personal assistant, this just in via text: "Corner of State & Jackson in front of DePaul and I (he) cross my fingers."

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Vilda on April 16, 2012 at 1:06pm

Thanks for relaying the info Kevin. The Depaul Security guards are aware of bike thieves and do keep an eye out but it still does happen. When the weather gets nice the racks get packed.

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Radfahrer on April 16, 2012 at 4:07pm

Thanks all, looking forward to the commute.

John

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by dan brown on April 17, 2012 at 3:35am

if you are really wary (I have done this) leave it with the coincierge at the Palmer House Hotel. Tell him your party is stuck in traffic and you are checking in "later" (next year?, next life?).

they will put the bike in a secured locked room and give you a claim check. When you retrieve the bike

you throw them a $2-$3 tip for their efforts and everyone is happy. (and the U-Locks get to stay home)

 

just my $.02

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by daWillinChi on April 17, 2012 at 5:43am

+1.

Depending on how nice your bike is, I probably still wouldn't park anywhere else even using 2 locks in that area.

The area gets pretty empty after 7 PM.

Will V. said:

http://www.chicagobikestation.com/

Otherwise, if you're really concerned, use two u-locks.

• ▶ Reply