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I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

 

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Permalink Reply by Skip Montanaro 0mi on January 7, 2015 at 8:52am

I took the day off as well, and hopped on Metra.

Permalink Reply by Ryan Stahlman on January 7, 2015 at 9:09am

I rode today after sitting out for two days. The LFT was passable, but not great. North of the museum campus was clear with dry pavement. South of the campus to Hyde Park had a lot of snowy patches. Most areas had 1/2 to 1 inch of dry snow packed down. Due to it being so dry, my un-studded tires handled it well, though I had to keep pretty slow overall.

 

Permalink Reply by Brendan Kevenides on January 7, 2015 at 9:33am

Milwaukee to Kinzie to Dearborn was fine.  Today was probably the best day of the three this week.

Permalink Reply by Skip Montanaro 0mi on January 7, 2015 at 9:34am

That's because all us wusses got off our bikes, giving you a clear lane. :-)

Brendan Kevenides said:

Milwaukee to Kinzie to Dearborn was fine.  Today was probably the best day of the three this week.

Permalink Reply by Mollie on January 7, 2015 at 9:45am

I'll go down to about 20 degrees in my normal commute, so I'm on the CTA this week.  I'm impressed by the cyclists who go by at Elston/Fullerton/Damen while I wait for the bus.  Shoutout to the guy in the red coat who evidently doesn't need goggles in this cold.  Kudos to all of you who are still out.

Permalink Reply by Thomas Bruzan on January 7, 2015 at 9:59am

Sure, not made of cotton candy.

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on January 7, 2015 at 9:59am

Permalink Reply by David of the North (David606xx) on January 7, 2015 at 10:00am

Good stuff out there today--the slush is malleable enough to ride through despite the temperature, so the salt to slush mix is about right.

Here's a question for the panel, though--has anyone seen a barrier protected bike lane that's getting any plow attention, or are they all just full of snow and nearly impassable? (Broadway was no good at all this morning, I'll go back to Clark until the next thaw.)

Permalink Reply by Ronit on January 7, 2015 at 10:59am

Wow, these are simply gorgeous. Kudos for getting out there.

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Permalink Reply by BootsyC on January 7, 2015 at 11:08am

I'd agree.  Monday felt colder, but it could have been the wind at my back that helped today.  We'll see if my thoughts change after the ride home.

Brendan Kevenides said:

  Today was probably the best day of the three this week.

Permalink Reply by Jaik S. on January 7, 2015 at 11:26am

I had a friend reach out last night warning me of the cold...I prepared, but it didn't seem as bad as Monday. The wind was worse yesterday. Everyone at work says I'm crazy for riding my bike. I say they're crazy standing still while waiting for a train or bus.

Permalink Reply by SixtyTwoPercent on January 7, 2015 at 11:48am

I am with you, Jaik. I think it's nuts to stand waiting for a bus or train when you can get some exercise and stay warm at the same time.

I rode Monday both ways and aside from the condition of the LFP, it was my favorite part of the day.

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