Oboi Reed writes about his first Critical Mass - The Chainlink2024-03-19T11:15:55Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/oboi-reed-writes-about-his-first-critical-mass?xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHey h' - Wow, this map is bea…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-11-09:2211490:Comment:4778462011-11-09T03:52:28.011ZOlatunji Oboi Reedhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/theycallmeOboi
<p>Hey h' - Wow, this map is beautiful, thanks for sharing! How did you create this? And what software program did you use?</p>
<p>Oboi <br></br><br></br><cite>h' said:</cite></p>
<blockquote><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Here's a route I cam up with a few years ago:</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35237803?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35237803?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"></img></a> I've resubmitted it in various forms for Black History Month but it's never…</p>
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<p>Hey h' - Wow, this map is beautiful, thanks for sharing! How did you create this? And what software program did you use?</p>
<p>Oboi <br/><br/><cite>h' said:</cite></p>
<blockquote><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Here's a route I cam up with a few years ago:</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35237803?profile=original"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35237803?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" class="align-full"/></a>I've resubmitted it in various forms for Black History Month but it's never won.</p>
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</blockquote> Thanks much Brendan, I do app…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-11-09:2211490:Comment:4780732011-11-09T03:48:51.315ZOlatunji Oboi Reedhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/theycallmeOboi
<p>Thanks much Brendan, I do appreciate the support! We are considering a November ride to go South. Will confirm it by next week. Look forward to you riding with us.</p>
<p>Oboi</p>
<p>Thanks much Brendan, I do appreciate the support! We are considering a November ride to go South. Will confirm it by next week. Look forward to you riding with us.</p>
<p>Oboi</p> Really enjoyed the critical m…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-11-09:2211490:Comment:4779402011-11-09T03:21:23.357ZZoetropehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Zoetrope
<p>Really enjoyed the critical mass write-up. I felt like I was reliving my first ride while reading it. </p>
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<p>Hopefully your map idea goes through, Oboi. I'll ride anywhere, and I never look at the maps anyway since I just like being out on the bike. </p>
<p>Really enjoyed the critical mass write-up. I felt like I was reliving my first ride while reading it. </p>
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<p>Hopefully your map idea goes through, Oboi. I'll ride anywhere, and I never look at the maps anyway since I just like being out on the bike. </p> Here's a route I cam up with…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-11-09:2211490:Comment:4779372011-11-09T02:53:11.531Zh' Zerocatshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/H3N3
<p>Here's a route I cam up with a few years ago:</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35237803?profile=original"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35237803?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"/></a>I've resubmitted it in various forms for Black History Month but it's never won.</p>
<p>Here's a route I cam up with a few years ago:</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35237803?profile=original"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35237803?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"/></a>I've resubmitted it in various forms for Black History Month but it's never won.</p> Thanks Oboi. Many other Chica…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-11-09:2211490:Comment:4778422011-11-09T01:31:37.639ZJohn Greenfieldhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JohnGreenfield
<p>Thanks Oboi. Many other Chicago street walk write-ups are up on my old blog <a href="http://votewithyourfeetchicago.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Vote with Your Feet</a>. Look for a write-up of my walk down Madison Street soon on Grid Chicago.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Olatunji Oboi Reed said:…</cite></p>
<p>Thanks Oboi. Many other Chicago street walk write-ups are up on my old blog <a href="http://votewithyourfeetchicago.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Vote with Your Feet</a>. Look for a write-up of my walk down Madison Street soon on Grid Chicago.<br/> <br/>
<cite>Olatunji Oboi Reed said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/oboi-reed-writes-about-his-first-critical-mass?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A477757&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment477996"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hey John - The "Walking the length of Chicago's King Drive" article is amazing, congrats on the work! Beautiful to say the least good sir and I am indeed impressed. As always, I appreciate the forum on <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gridchicago.com/">GRID Chicago</a> to share my voice. Rock on!</p>
<p>Oboi<br/><br/><cite>John Greenfield said:</cite></p>
<blockquote><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>As is the case with many Chicago neighborhoods, there are different opinions about what the borders of Bronzeville are, but it's safe to say that 35th and King, where the Black Doughboy Monument, the historic Supreme Life Building and 14-foot a bronze map detailing the history of the community stand, is a key location. You can read some history of the neighborhood in my write-up of walking the length of King Drive:</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://votewithyourfeetchicago.blogspot.com/2010/10/walking-with-king.html">http://votewithyourfeetchicago.blogspot.com/2010/10/walking-with-ki...</a></p>
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</blockquote> Hey kiltedcelt - I deeply app…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-11-09:2211490:Comment:4777572011-11-09T01:23:57.827ZOlatunji Oboi Reedhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/theycallmeOboi
<p>Hey kiltedcelt - I deeply appreciate your encouragement and kind words. The outpouring of support for a Southside route is amazing, thank you! I am inspired...</p>
<p>Oboi<br/><br/><cite>kiltedcelt said:</cite></p>
<blockquote><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Nice write up. Don't give up on the Soutside route, just keep working on the map and set a goal of getting Mass to ride your SS route some time in the near future.</div>
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<p>Hey kiltedcelt - I deeply appreciate your encouragement and kind words. The outpouring of support for a Southside route is amazing, thank you! I am inspired...</p>
<p>Oboi<br/><br/><cite>kiltedcelt said:</cite></p>
<blockquote><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Nice write up. Don't give up on the Soutside route, just keep working on the map and set a goal of getting Mass to ride your SS route some time in the near future.</div>
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</blockquote> Hey Nancy - Love the support…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-11-09:2211490:Comment:4779972011-11-09T01:19:01.560ZOlatunji Oboi Reedhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/theycallmeOboi
<p>Hey Nancy - Love the support for a Southside ride, thank you!</p>
<p>Oboi<br/><br/><cite>Nancy said:</cite></p>
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<p>Hey Nancy - Love the support for a Southside ride, thank you!</p>
<p>Oboi<br/><br/><cite>Nancy said:</cite></p>
<blockquote><div><div class="xg_user_generated">I would also be up for a Mass that makes it to Bronzeville!</div>
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</blockquote> Hey John - The "Walking the l…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-11-09:2211490:Comment:4779962011-11-09T01:17:29.097ZOlatunji Oboi Reedhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/theycallmeOboi
<p>Hey John - The "Walking the length of Chicago's King Drive" article is amazing, congrats on the work! Beautiful to say the least good sir and I am indeed impressed. As always, I appreciate the forum on <a href="http://gridchicago.com/" target="_blank">GRID Chicago</a> to share my voice. Rock on!</p>
<p>Oboi<br></br><br></br><cite>John Greenfield said:</cite></p>
<blockquote><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>As is the case with many Chicago neighborhoods, there are different opinions about what…</p>
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<p>Hey John - The "Walking the length of Chicago's King Drive" article is amazing, congrats on the work! Beautiful to say the least good sir and I am indeed impressed. As always, I appreciate the forum on <a target="_blank" href="http://gridchicago.com/">GRID Chicago</a> to share my voice. Rock on!</p>
<p>Oboi<br/><br/><cite>John Greenfield said:</cite></p>
<blockquote><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>As is the case with many Chicago neighborhoods, there are different opinions about what the borders of Bronzeville are, but it's safe to say that 35th and King, where the Black Doughboy Monument, the historic Supreme Life Building and 14-foot a bronze map detailing the history of the community stand, is a key location. You can read some history of the neighborhood in my write-up of walking the length of King Drive:</p>
<p><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://votewithyourfeetchicago.blogspot.com/2010/10/walking-with-king.html">http://votewithyourfeetchicago.blogspot.com/2010/10/walking-with-ki...</a></p>
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</blockquote> The pleasure is all mine Anne…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-11-09:2211490:Comment:4779272011-11-09T01:10:37.149ZOlatunji Oboi Reedhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/theycallmeOboi
<p>The pleasure is all mine Anne, thank you dearly!</p>
<p>Oboi<br/><br/><cite>Anne Alt said:</cite></p>
<blockquote><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Oboi - I'm glad that you got out to ride. Thanks for sharing your experience with us, and thanks for the shout out. Keep on riding!</div>
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<p>The pleasure is all mine Anne, thank you dearly!</p>
<p>Oboi<br/><br/><cite>Anne Alt said:</cite></p>
<blockquote><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Oboi - I'm glad that you got out to ride. Thanks for sharing your experience with us, and thanks for the shout out. Keep on riding!</div>
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</blockquote> Hey Michelle - Thanks so much…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-11-09:2211490:Comment:4779932011-11-09T01:09:30.808ZOlatunji Oboi Reedhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/theycallmeOboi
<p>Hey Michelle - Thanks so much for the support. I deeply appreciate your kind words. The dream lives on! I am thinking about the November ride later this month. Will see about getting a route posted to The Chainlink by end of next week. Thanks again and look forward to riding together soon!</p>
<p>Oboi</p>
<p><br></br><cite>Michelle Gregorek said:</cite></p>
<blockquote><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Oboi, as I am sure you know, Critical Mass is the last Friday of EVERY month. There is…</div>
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<p>Hey Michelle - Thanks so much for the support. I deeply appreciate your kind words. The dream lives on! I am thinking about the November ride later this month. Will see about getting a route posted to The Chainlink by end of next week. Thanks again and look forward to riding together soon!</p>
<p>Oboi</p>
<p><br/><cite>Michelle Gregorek said:</cite></p>
<blockquote><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Oboi, as I am sure you know, Critical Mass is the last Friday of EVERY month. There is still time for your dream to come true. I would love to join you and see the mass head south!</div>
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