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Brian Bender replied to Anne Alt's discussion 'trail conditions' in the group Friends of the Major Taylor Trail

"A limb has fallen across the trail north of 83rd street, trail is still navigable."

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Brian Bender replied to Anne Alt's discussion 'trail conditions' in the group Friends of the Major Taylor Trail

"Rode the entire trail on this fine day. Clear, A grade. Saw a couple mowers buzzing around. The new oaks look good; thank you Openlands."

May 17

Brian Bender is attending Anne Alt's event

Major Taylor Trail tree planting at Major Taylor Trail, 127th St. to 124th St.

April 27, 2013 from 9am to 12pm

We're planning an exciting event for this spring - the planting of 20-25 young oak trees along the Major Taylor Trail. Friends of the Major Taylor Trail is working with the Openlands TreeKeepers program on this very green trail improvement.Tree planting experience is helpful but not required. The most important things are your ability to dig with a shovel, help lift and carry large things and follow directions. Hiking boots or work boots are recommended. If you have work gloves, please bring…See More

Apr 26

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Brian Bender replied to in it to win it 8.0 mi's discussion 'I rode today. Did you?'

"I did. Major Taylor Trail. Merry Christmas."

Dec 25, 2012

Brian Bender replied to Anne Alt's discussion 'trail conditions' in the group Friends of the Major Taylor Trail

"Tpday: Clear glass just north of the 107th St crossing. Also salt on some segments, a little confusing, but glad to have it. One other issue: it was bloody cold out there! Merry Christmas to all MT Trailers. "

Dec 25, 2012

Brian Bender replied to Anne Alt's discussion 'trail conditions' in the group Friends of the Major Taylor Trail

"Today: brown glass south of 120th St, clear glass north of 119th. Clean otherwise from Whistler Woods to 105th St. Also noted more tree thinning/chipping between 111th and 115th St."

Dec 14, 2012

Brian Bender replied to in it to win it 8.0 mi's discussion 'I rode today. Did you?'

"80 miles today, from my home near 110th & Damen to the Home Cut Donut Shop in Joliet."

Dec 14, 2012

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Dec 8, 2012

Brian Bender replied to Anne Alt's discussion 'trail conditions' in the group Friends of the Major Taylor Trail

"I noted a rash of broken glass right after Thanksgiving, between 127th and 115th streets. And noticed much of it cleaned off since December 5. Noted also a crew on Nov 30 eliminating dead wood and tree litter, also south of 115th st."

Dec 8, 2012

Brian Bender replied to kiltedcelt's discussion 'Have any nutjobs ridden their mountain bikes from the city all the way out to Palos and back?'

"This is not the whole answer, but consider Oak Park Ave. It is a reasonable street, useful from 79th St to 116th. At 116th, head west to Harlem and cross the Calumet-Sag Channel to find a small piece of the the upcoming Cal-Sag Trail. After…"

Dec 8, 2012

Brian Bender is attending Anne Alt's event

Friends of the Major Taylor Trail meeting at Ridge Park fieldhouse

October 17, 2012 from 7pm to 8:30pm

Please join us for our monthly meeting to discuss trail conditions, future events, and planning for this year. Everyone is welcome.We will hold our annual election of officers at this meeting.See More

Oct 17, 2012

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Brian Bender joined Ali's group

South Side Riders

This group is for bikers whom are not going to get outdone by some lousy north side riders...South Chicago Let's Unite!!!

Sep 26, 2012

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Brian Bender joined vxla's group

Commuters

Commuter cyclists, unite!See More

Sep 26, 2012

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Brian Bender commented on BalloonBiker's group 'Chainlink Tourers'

"Is there opinion/experience on state road IL 49? I am trying to plan a Chicago to Olne ride and 49 looks like the obvious choice, but i haven't seen it."

Sep 26, 2012

Brian Bender joined BalloonBiker's group

Chainlink Tourers

A group for cyclists interested in traveling via bike. Veterans can offer addice to new tourers and we can all get inspiration from each other as we plan anything from an overnight at a B&B to a round-the-world aventure.See More

Sep 26, 2012

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Brian Bender joined carl harris's group