I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

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Permalink Reply by Tim S on February 20, 2012 at 2:56pm

Not today but Nov 5th, 2011 riding to Belmont Yacht Club on a Sat AM. When I crossed under LSD at Fullerton the sun was just climbing over the lake, stopped dead and grabbed my camera.

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Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on February 20, 2012 at 3:03pm

Yeow, Tim. Nothing like being in the right place at the right time.

Tim S said:

Not today but Nov 5th, 2011 riding to Belmont Yacht Club on a Sat AM. When I crossed under LSD at Fullerton the sun was just climbing over the lake, stopped dead and grabbed my camera.

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Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on February 21, 2012 at 9:09am

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Permalink Reply by Melanie K on February 21, 2012 at 9:23am

Yes, indeed I rode. Kind of crappy weather, but I can't complain too much as we have been having such a mild winter overall. Today reminded me of a rainy day in the Fall or early Spring.

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Permalink Reply by Kevin C on February 21, 2012 at 7:52pm

Yes I did. Missed the rain both ways.

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Permalink Reply by Duppie 13.5185km on February 21, 2012 at 8:25pm

I have been trying to get back on the bike after being off of it for two months. The last few days I've been riding around the neighborhood.

Today my 'bike riding' existed solely of test riding a Civia Halsted at J.C. Lind. Man, what a great bike. Finally a cargobike that rides smoothly. I am sorely tempted.

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Permalink Reply by h' 1.0 on February 21, 2012 at 8:30pm

I tried and tried but couldn't get a sense of whether the streets were slick this A.M. before heading out (frost/snow was visible in patches of parkway.)

I ended up taking studly, but it was totally unnecessary as the wetness was way above freezing.

Riding on studs puts me in a bad mood . . .

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Permalink Reply by notoriousDUG on February 21, 2012 at 8:51pm

My roommate has a Halstead; they are a great bike and a joy to ride.

Duppie said:

I have been trying to get back on the bike after being off of it for two months. The last few days I've been riding around the neighborhood.

Today my 'bike riding' existed solely of test riding a Civia Halsted at J.C. Lind. Man, what a great bike. Finally a cargobike that rides smoothly. I am sorely tempted.

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Permalink Reply by Morgan 6 mi on February 21, 2012 at 10:10pm

I have been getting complacent with this excellent, mild winter. The usual ride from Addison/Damen to the loop has gotten mundane.

Lately, I have switched it up and jogged in and out. It is giving me a little different perspective on the ride. I am not getting excited about the next ride.

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Permalink Reply by Tony Adams 6.6 mi on February 21, 2012 at 10:48pm

Mix up your route? If you usually take Damen down to Elston or whatever try riding east to the Lakefront path or something.

Today I had an awesome commute because I took some time over the weekend to fix my rubbing rear fender, unstick my notchy headset, tighten my loose saddle (don't ask) and inflate my tires back up to 100 psi. It was like riding a new bike.

Oh and apparently it was Late 80's Red Schwinn day:

Morgan said:

I have been getting complacent with this excellent, mild winter. The usual ride from Addison/Damen to the loop has gotten mundane.

Lately, I have switched it up and jogged in and out. It is giving me a little different perspective on the ride. I am not getting excited about the next ride.