"Sorry to hear about Nick's ankle and Rob really can relate how crappy it is, especially right at the start of summer. As an update, we did find a handcycle available for him to use until he is better thanks to a kind-hearted chainlinker-…"
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Melanie K
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Melanie K's Discussions
Saw this on Everyblock this AM - Hit & Run on a cyclist
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I wanted to pass this along:…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andy Moss May 25.
Anyone have some ideas on how to haul a husband?
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My husband, Rob, has fractured his ankle. Just in time for the summer riding season and fun things to do. So, given the creativity and ingenuity of many of those on Chainlink, I am curious if anyone…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Melanie K yesterday.
Cat 4 Women's registration for Monsters of the Midway Criterium-Free!
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Due to an injury, I will not be able to race by the time of May 12th. I was told that I could transfer my registration to another person to race in my place. So, if you would like to race a women's…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Melanie K May 11.
Anyone ever break/bruise their tailbone and still ride their bike? Advice?
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About a week and a half ago, I fell directly on my tailbone. It looked pretty bruised up and the pain is pretty bad after doing any activity- cycling and even walking. Silly me, I tried to ride my…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Anne Alt May 2.
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Liz replied to Melanie K's discussion 'Anyone have some ideas on how to haul a husband?'"Bike and roll also rents hand cycles, its expensive to do a lot, but it might work for the occasional group ride.
http://bikechicago.com/rent-a-bike"
Liz replied to Melanie K's discussion 'Stolen Handcycle'"Sorry you weren't able to recover it, but I'm glad she's back on a bike!
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Kevin Irvine replied to Melanie K's discussion 'Stolen Handcycle'"Hi everyone - Well, my wife never recovered her handcycle but she was able to replace it in time for this year's Bike The Drive! http://ow.ly/i/EW1B ;"
Melanie K replied to Elwood Gruschow's discussion 'Considerate Pedestrians'"And pedestrians not wearing pants in this case...
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Angie Maloney replied to Melanie K's discussion 'Anyone have some ideas on how to haul a husband?'"I wonder if you can't rent a pedicab bike... I know someone who does pedicab and will ask him"
Comrade Cycles replied to Melanie K's discussion 'Anyone have some ideas on how to haul a husband?'"The idea has already been brought up, but this is what it looks like by trailer. Surprisingly easy and the passenger said he was plenty comfortable.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=go7ogtXtBos"
Anika replied to Melanie K's discussion 'Anyone have some ideas on how to haul a husband?'"We own a Madsen that another poster linked to above. The hauling capacity of the bike is just under 600lbs. We regularly haul 2-5 kids on the bike and both my husband and I have hauled other adults in the bucket. I'm not sure how easy it would…"
Elizabeth Blalack replied to Melanie K's discussion 'Anyone have some ideas on how to haul a husband?'"JC Lind does carry great cargo bikes, but your husband would have an impossible time getting into and out of the bucket on a bucket bike.
We have a Yuba Mundo, and we met a lady who was also buying one to haul her husband on. The Yuba…"
James BlackHeron replied to Melanie K's discussion 'Anyone have some ideas on how to haul a husband?'"Sounds like an idea for the naked bike ride...
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April replied to Melanie K's discussion 'Anyone have some ideas on how to haul a husband?'"That's true a box bike or bucket bike would totally do the trick. I wonder if you could rent one or if one of the chainlinkers who has one would lend it to you...
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Melanie K replied to Melanie K's discussion 'Anyone have some ideas on how to haul a husband?'"That is true, two women could pull the trailer- but I was thinking along the lines of me being on the mattress with my husband while having other people pull the trailer for us. Anybody with a rickshaw mattress bed bike out there? There may be a…"
April replied to Melanie K's discussion 'Anyone have some ideas on how to haul a husband?'"Pshaw...we don't need men...*we want them* You and I could do it :-)"
Melanie K replied to Melanie K's discussion 'Anyone have some ideas on how to haul a husband?'"Now all I need to do is find two strong guys to pedal the tandem that pulls the mattress and we'd be all set ;-p
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April replied to Melanie K's discussion 'Anyone have some ideas on how to haul a husband?'"Hubby could ride quite comfortably on top of that mattress :-P
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- What I ride:
- Road, Hybrid
- The kind of riding I do:
- Recreational, Exercise, Commuting, Distance, Around Town, Other
- About me:
- Sold my car and bought a bike in February during a snowstorm, as I despise public transit (unless there is no other alternative) and have been biking exclusively everywhere ever since. My husband and I have done some light touring and bike camping (around 50-60 miles) with my hybrid and his single speed. Looking to explore the world together. Oh, just purchased a 12 speed Schwinn Traveler- I really enjoy riding that right now. Finally bought the tour bikes- Novarra Safari and re-did my '85 Traveler as my daily commuter. I just like to bike.
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- At 10:13pm on July 28, 2010, Melanie K said…
- Once I get the camera back from my boyfriend I hope to put a few more pics on this site- mainly those of us cycling or doing some bike-related activity. Until then, all I have are my bike locking pictures...btw, the bike I have does not lend itself well to locking the front wheel to the frame and another object, so I am very proud that I managed it that day.
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