Metra Bike Blackout Friday

The Tribune is reporting that Metra will be banning bikes on Friday due to the Blackhawks parade.

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Permalink Reply by Scotto 6.8 on June 26, 2013 at 6:09am

You should check this out:

http://www.wikihow.com/Stop-Being-a-Condescending-Person

Serge Lubomudrov said:

I'm glad you at least know some Latin.
Permalink Reply by Michael A on June 26, 2013 at 6:10am

could you yell at them on the way down, from a window?

Adam Herstein (5.5 mi) said:

I work six floors above the RTA offices. Want me to go downstairs and yell at them?
Permalink Reply by Scotto 6.8 on June 26, 2013 at 6:20am

Incidentally, I glossed over your Latin phrase at the end and came to the same conclusion, "Bread and circuses."  Then, upon closer examination I realized you had closed with the same conclusion, but in Latin.

Either way, I hope the parade is enjoyable and certainly wouldn't wish rain (or other ill will) on whatever "parade" you may be looking forward to (if I recall correctly, you're training for the Marathon, I hope you have great weather like last year).

Serge Lubomudrov said:

Scotto, you should have not just translated that phrase, but check out what it means. Wikipedia might have an article on it.

And, Adam, it's not WHAT guvment allowed (or not) to do, it's WHY. No?
Permalink Reply by Lee Roy on June 26, 2013 at 6:37am

Dollars to doughnuts they won't let the folder on.

....not even in a bike bag. Union Pacific conductors do not understand the Metra rules.

Accommodating is not a word found in the Metra vocabulary.

Igz, you could borrow my skateboard, ...but I live out in Des Plaines now :(

Permalink Reply by Scotto 6.8 on June 26, 2013 at 6:41am

Same here, but a stiff wind the might possibly accompany rain on October 13 would certainly adversely affect (or effect, I can never get that right) your effort.

Serge Lubomudrov said:

I will run in any weather, Scotto, just like I'd ride :)
You should join us on beer expeditions. Always enjoyable!
Permalink Reply by Kevin Mulcky on June 26, 2013 at 7:01am

I got one I'd lend you.

igz said:

a logical convo would be appreciated.

 so..about that skateboard...

Permalink Reply by Rich S on June 26, 2013 at 7:32am

They're probably not Serge.  Metra is smart for banning alcohol since there will be enough people already pretty sauced getting on their trains.  I believe they can deny a highly intoxicated passenger from boarding a train anytime anyway.  

The bike ban is silly in the way it's being implemented.  They should be excluded only from trains that will be filled to capacity due to the parade.  But like Will said it's easier to tell a child not to touch something than to tell that child ok to touch here but not here.  

Serge Lubomudrov said:

Didn't pay attention before . . . Since when bikes are equated to alcohol?

"Bikes and alcohol to be banned on all trains Friday."

http://metrarail.com/metra/en/home/utility_landing/newsroom/newsroo...
Permalink Reply by Rich S on June 26, 2013 at 7:38am

It's time for a beer!    edit: I'm thirsty!  

Serge Lubomudrov said:

E tu, Richard . . . ;)
Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein on June 26, 2013 at 7:41am

Damn drunk bikers. Get on the sidewalk!

Permalink Reply by igz on June 26, 2013 at 7:59am

kelvin, where abouts are you?

Permalink Reply by Kevin Mulcky on June 26, 2013 at 9:07am

Humboldt. PM me if you're interested, can't follow this thread anymore...

Permalink Reply by Mike Zumwalt on June 26, 2013 at 10:19am

It does say "blackout" in anticipation of people drinking too much.

Serge Lubomudrov said:

Didn't pay attention before . . . Since when bikes are equated to alcohol?

"Bikes and alcohol to be banned on all trains Friday."

http://metrarail.com/metra/en/home/utility_landing/newsroom/newsroo...

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