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Bumped on Lincoln Ave
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Last week I was riding home from work on Lincoln Ave between School and Roscoe when I got bumped by a car. I didn't fall, but was pretty startled, and the guy kept going. I gave him a peice of my…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Nick Butterfield Jan 14, 2012.
Which route: North Shore Trail or North Branch Trail?
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I'm leading a ride from Albany Park to The Chicago Botanic Gardens on April 30th. To those of you who have biked up that way before, which route do you prefer, Northshore trail or or North Branch…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Duppie 13.5185km Mar 18, 2011.
Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri
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For a long time I've had the goal to start doing long distance rides. My old bike was good for communting, but poor for any kind of distance. I just upgraded to a really nice Cannondale this past…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by BalloonBiker Mar 7, 2011.
Got Doored?
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Ever since I started riding in Chicago over two years ago I've been careful to ride that fine line between moving traffic and parked cars. Yesterday that all went to pot when someone didn't look and…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chi Lowe 12.5+ mi Jan 13.
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Uptown Joe replied to Naomi Ruth Jackson's discussion 'Got Doored?'"I never ride in the door zone but for some reason and at that exact moment I was not 100% focused and drifted right in the one spot I should never be. Will NEVER let it happen again!"
Uptown Joe replied to Naomi Ruth Jackson's discussion 'Got Doored?'"Doored a few months back for the first time. Was on Armitage near Central Park and this lady in front of a Pentecostal church whipped her door open and hit my right shoulder. My right shoulder is already messed up because of an earlier injury and…"
Duane Waller replied to Naomi Ruth Jackson's discussion 'Got Doored?'"There's a first for everything, and yesterday was my first time getting doored. Right in front of "The Bike Lane". Cruising along at maybe 16-18MPH, and I'm looking around, and then all I see is the very outer edge of the door of…"
Naomi Ruth Jackson is attending Active Transportation Alliance's event
Four Star Bike Tour at The start, finish and festival area will be at Morgan and Taylor streets on the UIC campus in Chicago’s West Loop.
August 26, 2012 from 6:30am to 3pm
Four-Star Bike Tour, Aug. 26, 2012 Chainlinkers, save $3 with discount code: chainlink3 Take a spin through captivating neighborhoods in Chicago and beyond for the Four-Star Bike Tour on Sunday, August 26, 2012. Choose from four fun, scenic routes that expose you to lush parks, historical architecture and famed landmarks during Chicago’s longest-running annual ride. Sign up for the 12-mile route and join a scavenger hunt on the ride! Compete in the scavenger hunt as an individual or put…See More
"I hope Mihn is OK! People, please stop riding the door zone!"
Naomi Ruth Jackson replied to h' 1.0's discussion 'Megabus-- general experience?'"Megabus is harmless. I've taken it to St. Louis and back several times. It's clean, it's cheap, and makes several trips a day. I've even used it overseas as it contracts with the train and bus lines in and out of London. "
Naomi Ruth Jackson replied to Tiberculosis's discussion 'Appears some London-ers aren't too happy about their cycling boom'"I was in London about three months ago and I can see exactly where the author is coming from. While it's great that so many people are using bikes to commute, the fact is London is a fast, twisty, maze of streets. The streets are quite narrow…"
Naomi Ruth Jackson replied to Active Transportation Alliance's discussion 'New protected bike lanes announced - Elston, 18th'"I think this is great. I have used Elston to get downtown for over a year now. I think this will really be helpful to downtown commuters from the Northside"
Naomi Ruth Jackson replied to Julie Hochstadter's discussion 'A bicyclist and pedestrian on bicyclists’ peeves about pedestrians'"The worst time is right after school lets out around 2:30 or 3:00pm. High school children are loitering every where, streets, sidewalks and trails and they do not want to move. Then as soon as you pass by they shout some smart-ass remark at you…"
Naomi Ruth Jackson replied to Julie Hochstadter's discussion 'How to Introduce Your Sweetie to Cycling - from Bicycling Magazine'"I'm working on a peice about cycling as couple or as a "date" activity. This article was a good supplimental resource, but doesn't really give you the whole picture. Some people connect over their mutual love of cycling, but have…"
Naomi Ruth Jackson is attending Anne Alt's event
Streets for Cycling 2020 Plan - north side public meeting at Sulzer Regional Library
February 1, 2012 from 6pm to 8pm
If you'd like to offer input to help shape the Streets for Cycling 2020 Plan, here's the 3rd opportunity of the new year. You'll be able to put your ideas in writing, talk with planners and see a presentation. If you're not able to attend any of the public meetings, you can also offer comments online via Facebook, participate in a webinar on …See More
Naomi Ruth Jackson replied to Julie Hochstadter's discussion 'Cyclists, do you get motion sickness on the bus or train?'"I expereince motion sickness on buses and trains on a regular basis. I get sick much more easily now than before I started riding. I notice it mostly on the L, and the queasy feeling makes me more aware of the smells on the CTA which…"
Nick Butterfield replied to Naomi Ruth Jackson's discussion 'Bumped on Lincoln Ave'"at the risk of being entirely unhelpful; what an enormous tool. i hope you set his lap on fire, should you run across him again."
Lee Crandell replied to Naomi Ruth Jackson's discussion 'Bumped on Lincoln Ave'"I can't speak to what you can do this long after the fact, but for future reference, don't be shy about calling the police right away to get a police report in these situations. Tell the driver they hit you and you're calling the…"
John S. replied to Naomi Ruth Jackson's discussion 'Bumped on Lincoln Ave'"What happened to you was a violation of the Illinois 3 Foot Law.
Look at the underlined part d)
Public Act 095-0231
SB0080 Enrolled
LRB095 04586 DRH 24641 b
AN ACT concerning transportation.…"
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- What I ride:
- Road, Cyclocross
- The kind of riding I do:
- Recreational, Exercise, Commuting, Distance, Around Town, My job involves biking
- About me:
- I live and work on the Northside of Chicago. I bought my bike three years ago and haven't looked back.
I just got my second bike, and I love it. I'm starting to transition into long distance riding, and I hope to learn more about repairing bicycles.
- My other websites (myspace, facebook, blogs, etc.):
- http://naomijackson.blogspot.com
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