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To all bike winter cyclists...
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Keep being awesome.Seriously, thank you for the inspiration. At first, it looked crazy. Then I was in awe. Finally, I thought I was crazy enough to try it.I'm happy to report that instead of…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Juan 2-8 mi. Feb 20.
Some good news about paths
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Federal funds pave way for Chicago-area bike paths, walking…Continue
Tags: trail, channel, northshore, NSCT
Started this discussion. Last reply by DanGer 8.2mi Feb 4.
Did you lose a bike light on Cortland?
I found a bike light around Cortland just west of Racine on Thursday, Jan 17. I'm trying to find it's owner.Continue
Started Jan 22
Good idea to bring to Chicago: Harvard offers reimbursements to those who bike to work
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Green incentive for going green Harvard offers reimbursements to those who bike to…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mark Potts Jan 10.
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"Deep freeze bike winter is the best cycling season. Riding hard and not building up a massive sweat."
Jim "Niterider" replied to Richard's discussion 'To all bike winter cyclists...'"If you wear enough wool and tech gear you can punch old man winter in his balls and keep riding. Ride a lot in the winter, you will get used to the cold like anything else. I get told this is warm compared to riding in Alaska. …"
Richard commented on Andrew Bedno's group 'Bike Geeks'"Is there anyway to have the BikeGeeks meetings over G+ for us remote folks? I'd love to join but work and child care schedules have not allowed me to travel as much."
Jaik - 4.3mi replied to Richard's discussion 'To all bike winter cyclists...'"T'was a brisk morning.
I rode to get my hair cut. The I rode in to work. I'll be riding home later as well. I ride everyday.
I love my bicycle."
Michelle Stenzel replied to Richard's discussion 'To all bike winter cyclists...'"Good for you for deciding to go for it, and 9 miles, too! I have to admit I had no idea it was 11 degrees this morning and had nothing covering my face for my short 2.5 mile ride in. By the time I was at the corner of Dearborn and Lake, my face…"
Lisa Curcio 4.0 mi replied to Richard's discussion 'To all bike winter cyclists...'"Congratulations! Isn't it amazing how 9 degrees and 7 below wind chill can feel comfortable when wearing the correct clothing?"
Richard posted a discussionTo all bike winter cyclists...
Keep being awesome.Seriously, thank you for the inspiration. At first, it looked crazy. Then I was in awe. Finally, I thought I was crazy enough to try it.I'm happy to report that instead of chickening out today, I rode!I rode 9 miles from Ravenswood to Evanston via Damen / Glenwood / Greenview / Evanston Lakefront. I repeated the mantra of a Chicago winter: "There are no bad winters, merely poor choices in clothing."So when you think that you're crazy for riding in this weather, please know…See More
Richard replied to Anne Alt's discussion 'accessories' in the group Folders"I ended up using this little monster. It's been great for the Metra.
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Richard replied to Richard's discussion 'Commute Route from Wilmette'"I go from Ravenswood to Evanston daily with a stop over at my kid's preschool for dropoff.
My routes:
NSCT: The NSCT is decent. Crossing the push-to-cross signaled intersections can be frustrating, yes, but the miles of car-free travel more…"
Richard replied to Lanterne Rouge's discussion 'Metra to Charge for Bicycles?'"And how would this apply to folding bikes which consume no more seating space than a suitcase?"
Richard replied to Active Transportation Alliance's discussion 'TELL GOV. QUINN: Don't put the brakes on protected bike lanes and safer streets!'"Done! And have forwarded to a few other folks."
Richard replied to David crZven 10.6's discussion 'To Shovel or Not?'"Thank you for shovelling beyond your own property. That in itself is an awesome trait."
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