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Winter 2013- who's still riding?

Traffic 'round these parts dropped off pretty dramatically a few weeks ago... hard to tell from the "I rode today" thread who's still riding, as one would have to conclude that Gene is the only one out there most days by reading it....

Who's sticking it out and plans to continue to ride pretty much every day regardless of weather?

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Permalink Reply by Steve Weeks on February 26, 2013 at 9:14pm

I rode 2 miles to Union Station around 4:30. The streets were plowed reasonably well, but there was a lot of packed-down snow about an inch thick which made for a bumpy ride. The studded 20" tires held on pretty well, but would be "re-routed" every so often, so a light grip on the bars was necessary.

The bike lane on Jackson ("buffered", not "protected") was not plowed. This made it necessary for me to ride in the traffic portion of the street. I predicted this would be a problem on the protected lanes, but it was a real disappointment to see it on a bike lane that is basically part of the road (ie, no barrier).

Hoping the streets are reasonably clear in the morning.

Steve

Permalink Reply by h' 1.0 on February 26, 2013 at 10:14pm

On channel 5 news a minute ago:

Permalink Reply by Jennifer on the lake on February 26, 2013 at 10:43pm

Is that a random viewer photo or were they doing a segment on crazy@$$ winter cyclists?

Also, I'm still riding! I'm crazy and I don't care.

Permalink Reply by h' 1.0 on February 26, 2013 at 10:47pm

Random.

Tonight's was probably the hardest snow I've ever shoveled, short of breaking ice.

Permalink Reply by Manny FU...Really!? on February 26, 2013 at 10:58pm

Well, it was a bit slushy on the way home today (after 5pm). And had some ice/slush freeze up on my derailleur, so I ended up not having a few gears for about 2 miles or so, until I got frustrated and stopped to knock off the crap. After that, I had 2 of the most used gears for my Beast.

Some drivers were trying to be slick about hitting puddles as they passed me. I had the last laugh. I was in all water-proof outer garments ! LMAO ! I was grinning almost all the way home ! People must have thought that I was a crazy man. LOL ! Too bad, so sad. I was having a great ride. Didn't hit any icy areas (Thank God !) and rode through all of the wonderful slush. (beats having to walk my bike to Archer Ave. the other day due to the soft snow that bogged me down and stopped me cold...no pun intended...before I could get on my Beast)

However, The Beast and I LOVE this cold weather ! What an awesome team we make. I feel alive in this weather with The Beast under my feet and rear. She knows where to go, and how hard I need to push.

Permalink Reply by Manny FU...Really!? on February 26, 2013 at 10:59pm

That looks like it is across from Union Station, right at the river and Adams St. (120 South Riverside Plaza). Looks like 200 South Wacker is in the background. How close am I ?
 
h' 1.0 said:

On channel 5 news a minute ago:

Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein (5.5 mi) on February 26, 2013 at 11:16pm
As if we need more people thinking we are crazy. :-)

Jennifer on the lake said:

Is that a random viewer photo or were they doing a segment on crazy@$$ winter cyclists?

Also, I'm still riding! I'm crazy and I don't care.

Permalink Reply by h' 1.0 on February 27, 2013 at 1:13am

WRONG!!!!! His Twitface account says it was taken at CDW Plaza.

Manny FU...Really!? said:

That looks like it is across from Union Station, right at the river and Adams St. (120 South Riverside Plaza). Looks like 200 South Wacker is in the background. How close am I ?
 
h' 1.0 said:

On channel 5 news a minute ago:

Permalink Reply by h' 1.0 on February 27, 2013 at 1:14am

;-)

Permalink Reply by Beans on February 27, 2013 at 10:29am

Rode in yesterday morning but took the CTA (turns his head and spits) for the return.

The bike is mad I kept him out of the action by leaving him in the office over night. He's been heckling me all morning calling me frail, weak and delicate 'n stuff.

We're riding tonight and we're taking all the unplowed streets home!

If you see us tonight, throw snowballs and taunt us to make our ride even more daunting.

Permalink Reply by Carrie Hirsch on February 27, 2013 at 1:03pm

Still riding here, too. Not a much(or mush) as usual. Unbelieveably sloppy but ya gotta do whatcha gotta do.

Permalink Reply by Diego Rael on February 27, 2013 at 8:04pm

Unfortunately I am disabled till Monday. Took my bike into Village Cycle for the warranty replacement on my belt drive It should have lasted longer they say but ordered a spare for the next time. Have fun riding.

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