"CVC will also rent you a bike, and certify you to ride and race on the track
http://www.chicagovelocampus.com/"
-
Dan Podratsky
- Male
- Atlanta, GA
- United States
- Blogs From Around The Chainlink
- Discussions (5)
- Upcoming Rides & Events
- Groups
- Photos
- Photo Albums
- Videos
Dan Podratsky's Discussions
Learn to ride track bike
2 Replies
Are there any tracks in Chicago that will teach you how to ride a track bike and then get you certified? If so what are they? I have been waiting to ride track for a while, but just moved here from…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael A Jul 29, 2012.
New to Chicago
14 Replies
I'm moving to Chicago (near Armitage and Sheffield) in 2 weeks. Right now I live in Atlanta. Plenty of roads, all kinds of terrain, few cars (if you find the right roads). I'm a little nervous and…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Schylerr G. Jul 11, 2012.
Dan Podratsky's Page
Latest Activity
mike w. replied to Dan Podratsky's discussion 'Learn to ride track bike'"Ed Rudolph velodrome in Northbrook, monday nights.
Info here:http://www.northbrookvelodrome.org/programs"
Dan Podratsky posted a discussionLearn to ride track bike
Are there any tracks in Chicago that will teach you how to ride a track bike and then get you certified? If so what are they? I have been waiting to ride track for a while, but just moved here from Atlanta (where I knew a few guys that rode track).See More
Dan Podratsky might attend John's event
5th Ride to PierogiFest - Whiting, IN at Buckingham Fountain - west side, near Columbus Drive
July 28, 2012 from 10am to 6pm
A relaxed ride along the Lakefront Path and Burnham Greenway to South Chicago, then across the border to Indiana.Delicious food prepared by little old ladies Veg friendlyPolka music and dancingMr. Pierogi and the PiroguettesShaded beer garden with live musicThe best festival "relief facilities" ever (air conditioned, running water and clean)New this year: attended bike parking, courtesy of South Shore Trails!We explore the South Side, make beach stops and always have rock star parking at the…See More
Schylerr G. replied to Dan Podratsky's discussion 'New to Chicago'"Hey,
I just moved from savannah, grew up in atlanta, and I found it pretty easy to make the trasition to cycling up here...you have your same usual assholes who are in a rush, but theres seems to be more bike lanes here and more cyclists…"
mark stetson replied to Dan Podratsky's discussion 'New to Chicago'"Plenty of hills in the Fox, Rock, and Illinois River valleys, southern Wisco, Carroll and JoDaviess counties, if you're inclined to drive or ride the train to get to them. If you're the type to drive out after…"
Dan Podratsky replied to Dan Podratsky's discussion 'New to Chicago'"Yea I'm kind of sad giving up the terrain variablility I have here. Maybe I can use it as an excuse to get a TT bike and start training...
"
David P. replied to Dan Podratsky's discussion 'New to Chicago'"I grew up in Atlanta and i cant say i ever thought of it as not hilly...True, its not like the Rockies but it ain't Chicago!"
"There are lots of high quality rides and group rides that start just north of Chicago (Evanston, Wilmette) and head towards Wisconsin and back along Lake Michigan. Many are seriously long rides 50-100 miles every weekend. For…"
Dan Podratsky replied to Dan Podratsky's discussion 'New to Chicago'"That's pretty much exactly what I was looking for! Although I'll probably have to just try and hang on for a few until I see what my average speed really is. I'm guessing probably a B1 pace (20-ish average). It's hard to tell in…"
Tiberculosis replied to Dan Podratsky's discussion 'New to Chicago'"Well if you want to race, check here...http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/
Lots of training rides posted there too.
"
Jared replied to Dan Podratsky's discussion 'New to Chicago'"The Active Transportation Alliance publishes a map of bike routes, paths and recommended routes in the Chicagoland area. You should find it useful.
Also if you don't have a car, or even if you do, Metra, the Chicago area…"
Cody Wolcott replied to Dan Podratsky's discussion 'New to Chicago'"For recreational riding, check out the forest preserves. The Lakefront trail will start to clear out in September, but is okay right now outside of weekends and evening hours.
"
Serge Lubomudrov replied to Dan Podratsky's discussion 'New to Chicago'"Keep an eye on the Calendar, and just like Jen said, check out the CCC rides (some of them are posted here, as well).
"
Dan Podratsky replied to Dan Podratsky's discussion 'New to Chicago'"Thanks guys! Most interested in some long distance rides, some training rides. I'm not trying to race anytime soon, but I like a ride with some challenges."
yaj 3.2 replied to Dan Podratsky's discussion 'New to Chicago'"Hey Dan, welcome (almost) to Chicago. You found the chainlink and that's a good start. There are lots of group rides, for examples, check out the Chicago Cycling Club ride schedule at http://chicagocyclingclub.org/Home/RideSchedule."
Profile Information
- What I ride:
- Road
- The kind of riding I do:
- Recreational, Exercise, Distance, Around Town
Comment Wall
- No comments yet!
© 2008-2013 The Chainlink Community, L.L.C. Julie Hochstadter, Director
Powered by
