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"That crash was in the same block as this crash. http://www.mybikeadvocate.com/2013/05/settlement-for-20-year-old-bicyclist.html"

"Start by getting Ortleib panniers - they have plenty of room in them.  Then fold the pants and loosely roll the suitcoat, putting them in the pannier last. "

"+1 to Kevin.  I decided to give the Dearborn PBL another chance on Sunday and hit a light just turning red at every intersection all the way along. "

"Get ready for more car traffic on Damen."

"Gail, You are not alone.  Lots of us think the extra wider buffered lanes are safer than the PBL's which are along the curb.  Cyclists are more visible and have more control getting through intersections when they are next to traffic…"

"Wabash/Superior/Rush/Oak/LFT or continue on Rush/State/North/LFT.  Either way, it sure beats Dearborn. "

"Wabash is my route in.  It is the best bridge in the city. "

"My son and I are registered."

"Gene, you missed one of the best sunrises that I have ever seen this morning.  I wish I had gotten a photo of it "

"This winter doesn't count so far."

"I swear by Bag Balm, which I apply morning and night.  It comes in a green can and Walgreens sells if for about $9 which lasts me about 6 months.  I wear unpadded bike shorts as my base layer.  Don't wear cotton."

"I just made reservations at Hostel International for that weekend.  I stayed there a little over a year ago when I rented a bike for three days.  The hostel is new and clean, and they have a secured courtyard with a bike rack where I…"

"I agree.  Crashes are more likely to occur at intersections than from being hit from behind.  Visibility and  predictability are key for avoiding crashes.  Riding behind parked cars make bikers less visible and give them…"

"I am interested, but have not transported my bike out there before.  Keep me posted on your transportation and accommodation plans."

"Yes it is really me!"