I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

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Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on March 7, 2013 at 6:35am

Wish I could vote, Gene. Jenn, if you don't know what ward you live in how do you ever get anything done? ;-)

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Permalink Reply by Mike Zumwalt on March 7, 2013 at 6:42am

Props to the weather. I rode down Fullerton to Halsted then up to Edgewater and the side streets were a bit slushy in spots but the temps in the 30's make it melt fast. Even without a front fender on bikeasaurus my feet were barely splashed.

spencewine said:

Awesome ride home. Turned onto Dearborn from Madison and hit every green bike until Kinzie. The lane was clear, Kinzie was clear, even the side streets in my hood were clear, which usually doesn't happen for a couple days after. Props to city.

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Permalink Reply by Peg Griffiths on March 7, 2013 at 6:46am

Lisa Curcio 4.0 mi said:

Glass half-empty/glass half-full?

Hey Lisa-- I am the lady who did the bike ride in the Palestinian territories. Do you know how to get a hold of Paul--don't know anything more. I'm trying to set up a meeting. Peg, your friend

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Permalink Reply by Peg Griffiths on March 7, 2013 at 6:48am

You guys are intrepid! My bike stays inside til it's WARM. I am definitely faint of heart. Peg

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Permalink Reply by Jenn_5.5 mi on March 7, 2013 at 7:25am

I always have to look it up!! Seriously - Monthly! I am a mess! ;)

Lisa Curcio 4.0 mi said:

Wish I could vote, Gene. Jenn, if you don't know what ward you live in how do you ever get anything done? ;-)

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Permalink Reply by Thunder Snow on March 7, 2013 at 7:50am

Overall, a pretty nice day to ride, albeit slippery and sloppy. My bike slid out from under me on one especially icy curve, but I managed to hop off before the bike hit the ground. Then I had to plow through a 40' stretch of 6" deep mud left by construction trucks. My dress pants cuffs look a little grungy for work today. Oh well, good times.

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Permalink Reply by Gopher Biker on March 8, 2013 at 1:31am

Beautiful morning for a ride into work.

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Permalink Reply by grayn8 on March 8, 2013 at 1:49am

Today is so frick n frack beautiful. I know the shift in hours is going to change the early am light, but today is ermahgawd expletive!

Gopher Biker said:

Beautiful morning for a ride into work.

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Permalink Reply by Christopher C. on March 8, 2013 at 3:32am

Oh yes it is. Going to enjoy this sun and fun before the weekend rain!

Gopher Biker said:

Beautiful morning for a ride into work.

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Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on March 8, 2013 at 3:38am

Had to wear sunglasses! We are so blessed to start our days outside in the sunshine.

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Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on March 8, 2013 at 5:27am

I forgot to put the memory card in my camera this morning. Just as I was about to wail and cuss, I realized that I still had the opportunity to relax, enjoy the sun on my face, slice through a still wind and gaze in wonder at the most inspiring lakefront in the world. Even though I am on the lakefront trail over 300 days per year, I still enjoy the shimmering water, the skyscrapered view, the fun sculptures popping up and the reflection back in time, amazed that Burnham and the rest could have been so forward-thinking to set aside our shore as 'free and clear' of buildings, so that I could enjoy a mellow ride on a crisp March morn.

Life is good.