"thanks Kevin, I might use Fulton, I know on weekdays there is a lot trucks.
I am actually from Andersonville, just use Humbolt Park as a reference. thx again"
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garfield park
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Saturday, I plan to do Lee Diamond's east & West Garfield park neighborhood ride. My question is, which street (Jackson or Madison) is better and safer to go west to Central Park, from Damen. my…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Alex Z 5 hours ago.
route to Columbus park from the north side
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Can someone suggest a safe route to Columbus Park(500 s Central) from the North side(Andersonville). Planning to do a tour of the Austin area with Lee diamond. thanks in advance.Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by peter moormann Apr 8.
Another item...would you try this?
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I recently bought a turn signal and brake light setup off ebay for about $10. I wonder if anyone would consider this item. Here is opinion of this item. 1st no instructions were included, not that…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joe Guzzardo Feb 4.
crossing des Plaines river
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When I bike to work and back, I need to cross the Des Plaines River, I usually use Belmont ave, the only other ways are, Lawrence ave, Irving Park and Grand ave for me. reason I ask is, there is…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jerry Lee Jan 10.
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Saturday, I plan to do Lee Diamond's east & West Garfield park neighborhood ride. My question is, which street (Jackson or Madison) is better and safer to go west to Central Park, from Damen. my backup plan is to ride from Humbolt Park to garfield park. thanks in advance. thanks previously,for suggestion of going to Columbus Park from the west, for lee Diamond's Austin neigborhood ride.See More
Jerry Lee replied to Madeline's discussion 'Electric Bikes?'"even though I have 7 ebikes, not one of them are production, they are either conversion(3) or they are scratch built(4) one of a kind. I would not spend $3500 on a bike again, My Kestral 42km ran about $4000. So my ebikes uses motors…"
Jerry Lee replied to Madeline's discussion 'Electric Bikes?'"about 10 years ago, before I got interested in electric bikes, Best Buy on Howard st in evanston, had a display of about half dozen ebikes, I guess they didn't sell too well and no longer carry them."
Jerry Lee replied to Madeline's discussion 'Electric Bikes?'"in 2012 US sold about 200,000 ebikes, a little more in Europe, In China, 21,000,000 ebikes were sold."
Jerry Lee replied to Madeline's discussion 'Electric Bikes?'"an ebike can go over 20mph and still be legal, you just cant do it with motor only. even the low power ebikes can get you near 20mph, with pedaling you may reach 30mph, this legal. then one of mine can hit 40mph motor only, illegal, but if you are…"
Jerry Lee replied to h' 1.0's discussion 'Send some good wishes to Kathy S'"I want to wish the 1st Chicago cycling Club president a speedy recovery."
Jerry Lee replied to Madeline's discussion 'Electric Bikes?'"Yes... got 7 of them..... I used them on weekends, weekdays, I use my regular pedelers to commute from lake front to Franklin Park. Why do i use them, it is something different for me, lets me be able to keep up with other cyclist, all of mine are…"
Jerry Lee replied to J.A.W. 15.08 km's discussion 'Bells for 31.8mm handle bars'"you can look at Niagra cycle's website for various bells, find one that fits 31.8m bars.
here is one....can't be $3.15, postage will probably cost more
http://www.niagaracycle.com/categories/avenir-universal-bell-black"
Jerry Lee replied to kiltedcelt's discussion 'Slow ride Thursdays'"Kiltedcelt;
I have a similar problem, I am off on weekend and and the rides I am interested are on weekdays. I am like Douglas,but I am almost ready to retire and about his speed pedaling. the last couple years I have been aided…"
Jerry Lee replied to Duppie 13.5185km's discussion 'How to get to the NB Des Plaines River Trail from the city'"it's been a decade since I done it, but west bound on Devon from north branch trail was good, traffic was light. when I did the des plaines river trail in the last century, north of dempster was rough from the horses, very bumpy from horse…"
peter moormann replied to Jerry Lee's discussion 'route to Columbus park from the north side'"Heres my route to Anderosnville from Forest Park going through Columbus Park (reversed) …
Damen South.
Right at Diversey.
Left at Logan Blvd
Left at Kedzie
Right at Fulton
Left at Conservatory Dr
Cruise…"
Anne Alt replied to Jerry Lee's discussion 'route to Columbus park from the north side'"I'd agree with that.
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Daniel G replied to Jerry Lee's discussion 'route to Columbus park from the north side'"Pipe dream of the day: a cycle track alongside the Blue Line tracks inside the Eisenhower. You could put up a little sound screen for the noise and the exhaust. While drinking I've wondered about using the right shoulder of the inbound…"
Daniel G replied to Jerry Lee's discussion 'route to Columbus park from the north side'"It is nice, but as far as I'm concerned, the Washington/Warren lane closes at sunset if he's riding it all the way to Austin.
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