Winter Bike Tour of Uptown and Andersonville

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Time: November 28, 2009 from 1pm to 5pm
Location: Graceland Cemetery
Street: Clark and Irving Park
City/Town: Chicago
Website or Map: http://tinyurl.com/andersonvi…
Phone: 773-255-6347
Event Type: neighborhood, architectural, winter, bikewinter
Organized By: Lee Diamond
Latest Activity: Nov 28, 2009

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The winners are in! The first Bike Winter/Big Shoulders Realty winter tour will be Andersonville and Uptown. Uptown, Chicago Community Area #5 sits 6 miles directly north of the Loop. Uptown can boast of a rich history that is equal parts ritzy and ragged. The community has thrived during the glory of the jazz age and suffered mightily during the Great Depression. Uptown was once the hub of the early American Movie industry. It’s ornate theaters, grand ballrooms, nightclubs, apartment buildings, mansions and central commercial district are amongst the finest architectural masterpieces in the city. Formerly part of Uptown, Andersonville is now part of Edgewater, which became its own Community Area (#77) in 1980. This neighborhood has been a thriving residential community since the mid-19th century, and is well known today for its amazing housing stock, independently owned businesses and a very comfortable, walkable neighborhood in the heart of north side. Get on your woolies and gators and join us for a wonderful winter ride through the northside.

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Comment by Gabe on November 28, 2009 at 5:29pm: Great Ride! Sorry You missed us Maud they are at Konaks now for Drinks and Dinner. ;-)

Comment by maud amanda squiers on November 28, 2009 at 4:30pm: just rode the route backwards for an hour and couldn't find ya'll! sad trombone.

Comment by Julie Hochstadter on November 27, 2009 at 11:21am: ok, I'll stop by Konaks today to let them know and talk about specials.

Comment by Lee Diamond on November 25, 2009 at 8:11am: Hello Maud Amanda Squiers! Yes there is a route map, and you can also call me at 773-255-6347 and I will get you to a good rendezvous.

PLUS, I am making the call......KONAKS it is!

I will post some details today to the Big Shoulders Big City Bike Winter discussion page.

Comment by maud amanda squiers on November 24, 2009 at 7:36pm: totally tempted to come, but get off work at 2. will there be a map coming so i can predict where ya'll will be, or otherwise phone number swap perchance?

Comment by Wesley Dolezal on November 24, 2009 at 7:05pm: Konak would probably be best. They have a big back room that is rarely even half-full and the prices are good. I don't know if Fireside would be able to accommodate 30 to 40 people. Regardless, either place is a great choice (I frequent them both). T's might be able to handle it also...as long as everyone goes to the back room.

Comment by Lee Diamond on November 24, 2009 at 5:52pm: Hmmmmm. Drink special.

Comment by Julie Hochstadter on November 24, 2009 at 5:45pm: oh and I may be able to get us a drink special so let me know what the vote is by Friday and I'll ask.

Comment by Julie Hochstadter on November 24, 2009 at 5:44pm: Konaks menu - http://konakinc.net/food.aspx

Comment by Lee Diamond on November 24, 2009 at 5:44pm: Do you feel Fireside presents as good an option seating/crowded wise as Konaks? I never go to any of those places anymore, but used to go to the Fireside, but back then it was often crowded.