"It looks like the Evanston Hill training will only happen this Saturday, then they will knock it off.
I need to get in some hills during the week. I also do the toboggan run S. of Soldier field."
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Hill Training in Chicago
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Anyone ever want to join me? People look at me like I'm crazy:http://connect.garmin.com/activity/232283444Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Tobin Oct 11, 2012.
Trail to Palos?
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Has anyone heard of a trail from the city out at least to the area around Palos?Someone told me it is the freedom trail, but I can't find it.I'm looking to get in some long rides on my mountain bike,…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Anne Alt Sep 26, 2012.
Triple X ride
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IS the triple X ride still happening on Saturday mornings?I'm not going to make the mistake of doing a google search for XXX from a work computer again.Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Julie Hochstadter Jul 7, 2012.
Hill Training
I'll be at the Montrose sledding hill 6 am Thursday. It's really redundant and lonley. So, anyone with a mountain bike who wants to log some vertical in your quads, I'd welcome the company.Continue
Started May 16, 2012
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Joe Studer 8.0 mi replied to Mike Tobin's discussion 'Hill Training in Chicago'"It is amazing how much "non-areodynamic load" you can get with a trailer. I've started pulling my son on a wee-hoo trailer for training rides, and the wee-hoo acts like a parachute in creating drag. The effect is…"
Aaron Bussey replied to Mike Tobin's discussion 'Hill Training in Chicago'"Halsted/Roosevelt/Path/18th/Canal Hills
This route is all in Chicago and IMO has the best bang for your buck for riding constant elevation changes without having to abuse Cricket Hill likewoah - The Halsted stretch alone is a killer on a windy day.…"
Anne Alt replied to Mike Tobin's discussion 'Hill Training in Chicago'"In years past, I've had success in doing this - and increasing the effect with a heavy non-aerodynamic load on the bike. I've also combined it with carrying a heavy pannier load on my commute and detouring to add a few bridge climbs…"
David Barish replied to Mike Tobin's discussion 'Hill Training in Chicago'"Hank Scheff has been leading hill training rides for Evanston Bike Club www.evanstonbikeclub.org in the weeks before the Hilly Hundred later this month. He rides at 8 am on Saturday leaving from Panera Bread in Wilmette and up to the…"
S replied to Mike Tobin's discussion 'Hill Training in Chicago'"The other alternative is to go out on a nice windy day and ride against the wind for a while. Do this on a day with a strong wind and a place like the LFP where there's nothing to block the wind and you'll get a decent analogue to…"
Mike Tobin replied to Mike Tobin's discussion 'Hill Training in Chicago'"don't we all wish we had a proper hill to train on. I did this on my mountain bike."
Carl replied to Mike Tobin's discussion 'Hill Training in Chicago'"As someone who grew up in the foothills of Appalachia, I think proper hill training would involve a mile or so of solid incline. I agree with finding a large parking garage. And seeing as I've done that before, I also suggest taking the…"
Aaron Bussey replied to Mike Tobin's discussion 'Hill Training in Chicago'"Just ride up and down Halsted from Division to Taylor and back a few times
Also better than looking like a nerfherder - though I do like me some funny nerfherders..."
envane (69 furlongs) replied to Mike Tobin's discussion 'Hill Training in Chicago'"I prefer to train on the parking garage ramp across from the Binny's in Licoln Park."
Mike Tobin replied to Mike Tobin's discussion 'Hill Training in Chicago'"I tried to write Go Cubs in the field on my GPS but nothing seems to work when you involve the Cubbies."
James BlackHeron replied to Mike Tobin's discussion 'Hill Training in Chicago'""Like" you are crazy?
Pretty spirograph..."
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Anne Alt replied to Mike Tobin's discussion 'Trail to Palos?'"You might want to check out this thread on a related topic. There's no existing trail to get there, but there are a few transit options to get you within riding distance of Palos."
Tim Heckman replied to Mike Tobin's discussion 'Trail to Palos?'"None that I know of. There are decent routes to Willow Springs from the near west suburbs (Oak Park, Berwyn), but little trail. Eventually, the Centennial Trail is supposed to extend from the existing trailhead in Williw Springs to Lyons at I55…"
Tony Adams 6.6 mi replied to Mike Tobin's discussion 'Trail to Palos?'"If there is a trail it is a very well kept secret. Archer is terrible, but it is just about pedestrian-free so at most of the worst spots one can hop up on the sidewalk for a bit until it gets less hairy - or hop onto residential streets for a while."
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- What I ride:
- Road, Mountain
- The kind of riding I do:
- Exercise, Competition / Racing
- About me:
- I train with both road and mountain bikes. Usually do long rides on Saturday starting near Wrigleyville.
Looking for someone with a car to do more mountain biking.
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- At 12:13pm on March 31, 2011,
Rob Foreman said… - I'll just plan on riding the Lakefront Path then. I'm going to start at Promontory Point (at 55th St) and go north to the end of the path. Anyone is welcome to join me. I'll leave about 8 or 830. Let me know if your plans change
- At 9:02am on March 25, 2011, Rob Foreman said…
- The best place to meet would probably be Promontory Point which is 5500 south. I'll meet you at the fountain there.
- At 7:35pm on March 24, 2011, Rob Foreman said…
- Let's plan for 830 then. When I've done this ride in the past, we've stopped at the Starbucks in Schererville for a snack and then headed back. It was a nice way to break up the trek. Overall it is a nice, flat run, but the wind can be pretty brutal. I'm looking forward to it though!
- At 3:37pm on March 24, 2011, Rob Foreman said…
- What time should we say for Saturday, April 2?
- At 10:22pm on March 21, 2011,
chixieonfixie said… - Hey Mike - Saturdays Im usually on my team ride if that interests you - but as it may be below freezing this Saturday I may just be sitting on the rollers.
I am usually looking for riding partners on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays generally speaking. Lets play it by ear weather wise.
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