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Critique my route from Chicago to Channahon State Park
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So I'm trying to plan a little bike trip for this summer. I want to ride some of the I&M Canal because, well, it sounds nice! Of course, you have to get through the suburbs first. I've plotted…Continue

Tags: touring

Started this discussion. Last reply by Sean Gaskin Feb 10, 2011.

 

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Dan Ciskey replied to Tim Heckman's discussion 'Centennial Trail Sunday Morning (Oak Park towards Romeoville)'
"So it's definitely closing? I saw the earlier thread that had pics of a fence up and then a later post saying the fence was gone. This is a bummer; I've never used that section of the I&M but I've heard it's not as nice."
May 5
Dan Ciskey replied to Serge Lubomudrov's discussion '"Watch for bikes" warnings in cabs?'
"I think this creates a wonderful paradox wherein a cab driver with ye standarde five foote bike lane to his right can't ever let a passenger out. If he pulls into the bike lane, it's illegal. If he stays in the traffic lane, he hasn't…"
Apr 18
Dan Ciskey and Erica Dreisbach are now friends
Sep 10, 2012
Dan Ciskey replied to Julie M.'s discussion 'Is it worth it to try to educate people?'
"I think it's a pretty well-accepted practice to walk or jog in the street against traffic. This allows you to see traffic coming, especially if you've got headphones in. I give joggers who run with traffic a pretty loud "ON YOUR…"
Jun 27, 2012
Dan Ciskey commented on El Duke's group 'Chicago Randonneurs'
"So a friend and I are more or less set to to the Great Lakes 200k (our first!) this Saturday. The only thing I haven't sorted out yet is...breakfast in Delavan. I don't ride well at all on an empty stomach. We'll be staying at the…"
May 31, 2012
Dan Ciskey commented on El Duke's group 'Chicago Randonneurs'
"So, what are everybody's plans this year? I'm hoping to do a 200k brevet with Great Lakes, and possibly a 300k. Tried to get some long rides in with my friend this winter, but it's been difficult since Christmas. For those who have…"
Feb 16, 2012
Dan Ciskey replied to John Greenfield's discussion 'Are the upcoming protected bike lanes and bike boulevard slated for good locations?'
"I took this picture of the Jackson PBL on January 25. This is just east of Leavitt, if I'm remembering correctly. It was there on the 26th as well. I'm not sure CDOT ever took care of it; I think it just melted during those warm…"
Feb 7, 2012
Dan Ciskey replied to J.A.W. 15.08 km's discussion 'A good article about bicycling in the winter from LifeHacker'
"I use Planet Bike Borealis gloves. They're basically a glove with a built-in fleece liner; I personally can't wear them above 35 degrees or I have sweaty hands after the 4.5 miles to work. They're not waterproof but they're…"
Nov 18, 2011
Dan Ciskey replied to Paul O's discussion 'I got doored and need advice.'
"Jeff, sometimes traffic is just plain backed up. I've nearly been doored in the Damen bike lane by somebody exiting a car (not a cab) that was stuck in the traffic lane to my left. Passing all that traffic on the left means leaving the lane and…"
Oct 9, 2011
Dan Ciskey replied to John Greenfield's discussion 'Gin Kilgore takes on The Suburban Cyclist tonight at 7 on WTTW'
"I'm not at all a fan of Critical Mass, but I think Gin acquitted herself well and made good points while what's-his-face came off as angry and made no good points.   The segment definitely got me thinking; well done!"
Sep 30, 2011
Dan Ciskey replied to Daniel G's discussion 'Rollover crash critically injures bicyclist on Madison'
".201% BAC. Can't say I'm too broken up about the prospect of this messing up her wedding.   Really sad for the bicyclist. Hope he pulls through."
Sep 4, 2011
Leah Jone and Dan Ciskey are now friends
Aug 8, 2011
Dan Ciskey commented on BalloonBiker's group 'Chainlink Tourers'
"This is a somewhat old but useful set of cue sheets from the League of Illinois bicyclists: http://www.bikelib.org/maps-and-rides/route-guides/route-66-trail/ Also see a thread I posted earlier this year for a route out of the…"
Jul 6, 2011
Dan Ciskey joined igz's group
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Pitching a Tent

this is a group for lovers of the great outdoors and sleeping under the stars, and of course, bicycling to our camping destinations. and the group needs a better nameSee More
Jun 28, 2011
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Dan Ciskey and The Doty are now friends
Jun 28, 2011
Dan Ciskey replied to Steven Vance's discussion 'Kinzie. It's what's next.'
"It bends at the base and gets out of the way. I hit one on the bridge today, due to the slippery surface and perhaps too much air in my tires. I hit it with my left foot and pannier; it was loud but no harm done. The speeds are low enough that…"
Jun 15, 2011

Profile Information

What I ride:
Road
The kind of riding I do:
Commuting, Distance, Around Town
About me:
My do-everything bike is a touring bike (Jamis Aurora, to be exact). It hauls my extra clothes to work, it hauls groceries, and it's comfy for long rides. I hope to do some actual touring this summer too.
My other websites (myspace, facebook, blogs, etc.):
http://twitter.com/dciskey

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