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Michael M
- 55, Male
- La Grange Park, IL
- United States
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Cyclists Who Love Cyclis…
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Chicago Ride of Silence
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Michael M's Discussions
La Grange Park to Waterford, WI- Looking for advice on my first century.
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael M Sep 16, 2011.
Some critter ate through my tire!
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Started this discussion. Last reply by h' 1.0 Oct 6, 2009.
Check out the Straight Dope on Bike the Drive
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan May 29, 2009.
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Michael M replied to Michael Millican's discussion 'Help me South Side Riders, you're my only hope.'"You're right, I should have looked more closely at the whole route.
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Michael M replied to Michael Millican's discussion 'Help me South Side Riders, you're my only hope.'"OOPs... I gave you the same link twice...Try this:…"
Michael M replied to Michael Millican's discussion 'Help me South Side Riders, you're my only hope.'Michael M replied to Steve Cohen's discussion 'Utility company street patching destroying bike routes'"I'm not sure how much, but I think multiple complaints do help especially if they come from separate sources. Occasionally I'll get a work order with a note that says something like "ASAP--multiple complaints."
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Michael M replied to Steve Cohen's discussion 'Utility company street patching destroying bike routes'"The best way to speed up the process seems to be making a 311 complaint. If you report something as dangerous, the city finds out whose patch it is. If it is a city patch, you may be out of luck for a long time, but if it is done by a…"
Michael M replied to Steve Cohen's discussion 'Utility company street patching destroying bike routes'"The ripples are made with a broom. It is a faster way to keep temporary patches from becoming slippery than a full finish job. It is also much easier on the grinding machines that will eventually be used to make room for an asphalt…"
Michael M replied to Steve Cohen's discussion 'Utility company street patching destroying bike routes'"The concrete patches that are poured-to-grade on asphalt streets by utility contractors are meant to temporary. After curing, they are supposed to be ground down 1-1/2 to 2 inches deep and at least three feet wider than the concrete patch to…"
Michael M might attend Katie Leisner's event
Chicago Bike Swap at Pulaski Park Field House
March 3, 2012 from 10am to 5pm
Spend your Saturday with hundreds of other cyclists from across Chicagoland at the Chicago Bike Swap!Shop for parts for your bikes, great gear or stop by our bike corral, to get a new bike or “swap” your old one (for $5/bike)! We’ll also have great informative presentations, bike games, delicious lunch for sale and hot coffee.Admission is $5 at the door for Active Trans members, $10 for non-members. No need to purchase tickets in…See More
Michael M might attend Kevin C's event
(Second Annual) Wait Wait Don't Tell Me Taping - 11/10/11 at Chase Tower on Dearborn between Madison and Monroe
November 10, 2011 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
All of the 40 tickets are spoken for. The names of the confirmed attendees appear on the attached spreadsheet. The tickets are virtual. The taping itself starts at 7:30. Don Hall, the event coordinator/stage manager has asked that we get there around 6:45PM. He'll have 40 programs to give to me, which I will then distribute to each of you whose name appears on the frequently updated spreadsheet, or your designee (who will be required to produce three forms of photo identification and a major…See More
Michael M replied to Holly's discussion 'Cycling in Madison'"Vilas Park Zoo is nice and easy to get to by bike."
Michael M replied to Michael M's discussion 'La Grange Park to Waterford, WI- Looking for advice on my first century.'"South wind tomorrow!"
Michael M replied to Zach Straw's discussion 'Penis Frostbite: No Laughing Matter!'"Bike for Life, How to ride to 100, by Roy Wallack and Bill Katovsky doesn't mention frostbite per se (that I remember), but there is a whole chapter on protecting genitals."
Michael M posted a discussionLa Grange Park to Waterford, WI- Looking for advice on my first century.
This Saturday, I'm going to ride my first century with a friend to from La Grange Park to the Lake Tichigan area near Waterford WI. We are taking the Salt Creek Trail to the IPP to the Great Western Trail to the IPP Elgin branch to the Fox River Trail to the Prairie Path all the way to Genoa City, WI. From there it's county roads to Burlington and the Seven Waters Trail almost to Wind Lake and a few back roads to my Mom's house. I have ridden the first 40 miles of the route to…See More
Michael M might attend Julie Hochstadter's event
Chainlink Halloween Party at TBD
October 28, 2011 from 7pm to 11:45pm
Half Acre Beer Company will be sponsoring the party so beer will be flowing and raffle prizes everywhere!We will be rockin in the gorgeous upstairs room of Galway Arms with FREE bike parking at cycle smithy and at Fullerton and Clark!…See More
Michael M might attend Lee Diamond's event
Tour of Jefferson Park at Jefferson Park
December 11, 2010 from 1pm to 5pm
Jefferson Park, Chicago Community Area #11 is 10 miles northwest of the Loop. Nicknamed, the “Gateway to Chicago”, farmers once came from far and wide to sell their goods in Jefferson, named to honor Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson’s ideal location began as two Native American trails, grew to include the area’s earliest toll plank roads, and was thereafter augmented by rail and commuter lines. Today the area has a population of over 40,000, a tremendous amount of green space, historical homes and…See More
Michael M joined Lee Diamond's group
Cyclists Who Love Cyclists and the Cyclists Who Love Them
A group committed to the idea that the worst thing about cycling is NOT other cyclists.
Michael M replied to A.K.A Paul's discussion 'Do you ask for a "Soda" or "pop"?'"Milwaukee area is an exception to "Midwest is pop." We grew up saying soda. It is one of the few unresolved conflicts in my marriage.
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Profile Information
- What I ride:
- Hybrid
- The kind of riding I do:
- Recreational, Exercise, Commuting, Distance, Around Town
- About me:
- Most days I ride 3 miles to work and an extra 3-15 miles on the way home. I'm off to a slow start this season, but I try to get a longer ride (20-30mi) in on most weekends. I'm a 50ish paving laborer and I ride in my work clothes during the week. I get a few odd looks from yuppies in bike jersies, but most people I run into on the bike paths are pretty friendly.
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Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 3:47pm on November 25, 2009,
Lee Diamond said… - Interesting. I will have to investigate! Cheers - Lee
- At 12:11pm on November 25, 2009, Lee Diamond said…
- Hi Michael,
Good to know you and thanks for coming on West Town. I am not in particular familiar with the homes you mention but I just google map-street viewed some of them. Why do you ask?
Cheers - Lee Diamond
- At 8:36am on October 30, 2009,
brad d said… - I don't live on campus. i've heard good and bad things about the housing there though. Overall, I love IIT - it's a decent campus, great instructors, and really active students.
- At 7:59pm on October 10, 2009,
Gin said… - Hi Michael,
I am sure we (Bike Winter) will be at the market at least until 12:30, so if you have time after mass, swing by. Or, go to an early mass? ;-)
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