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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 on Monday.

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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Jerry Lee replied to h' 1.0's discussion 'Air conditioner poll-- who's getting by without?'
"I only use my window unit when it is over 90 degrees, my main cooling is mt Patton fan, I never had an air conditioner in my cars, I love driving with the window open, even in rain and freezing temp weather. So far I haven't broken out the…"
yesterday
Jerry Lee replied to Jerry Lee's discussion 'garfield park'
"Alex Z;     Central Park was very good, traffic was lite, I was on Franklin  from Sacramento to Central Park, i like the bike lanes on Franklin, could be cleaned up a little, no traffic.   afterwards, I took Central Park…"
Monday
El Dorado replied to Jerry Lee's discussion 'garfield park'
"Madison can be very dangerous. Especially around the shopping mall at Pulaski."
Sunday
Jerry Lee replied to Jerry Lee's discussion 'garfield park'
"Well, I took Central park today to garfield from Humbolt park, everything work out good. thanks for all the suggestion, next going to that area, I will try fulton."
Sunday
Jerry Lee replied to Jerry Lee's discussion 'garfield park'
"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"
Saturday
Jerry Lee posted a discussion

garfield park

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
Saturday
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…"
Saturday
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."
May 15
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."
May 14
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…"
May 14
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."
May 13
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…"
May 13
Jerry Lee liked Lee Diamond's event Tour of Austin
May 9
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"
Apr 25
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…"
Apr 9
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…"
Apr 8

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What I ride:
Road, Mountain, Hybrid, Recumbent
The kind of riding I do:
Recreational, Commuting, Around Town
About me:
an fat old man

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