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Tom Z replied to Ryan Anderson's discussion 'Storing a Bike at a Metra Station'

"I was looking at the Tern brand. Also REI has a folding bike, which is made by Tern called the FlyBy. It looks pretty nice, 7 speed internal gearing with a covered chain to keep grease and grime away. Also, I believe you still need a case if…"

Monday

Tom Z replied to Alan Ledrowski 16.5's discussion 'I biked like an $@&# today and I'm sorry'

"I know what "On Your Left" is, but I've never heard "Cycle Back" What does "Cycle Back" mean? "

May 6

Tom Z replied to Juan Primo's discussion 'Citizen vs City on the Bike Lane'

"I forgot to add... When large trucks are parked in that spot, it makes it very difficult as a car driver to pull out of the lot. You just can't see the northbound traffic that easily. So, all around it's bad to be parked in those spots!"

Apr 30

Tom Z replied to Juan Primo's discussion 'Citizen vs City on the Bike Lane'

"But, They're not working. I understand if there is a job going on and the vehicles need to block the road. The problem is in this situation they could have parked less than a block south on Elston where there is all kinds of parking and not…"

Apr 30

Tom Z replied to Juan Primo's discussion 'Citizen vs City on the Bike Lane'

" I would say it's actually McDs problem. They built a parking lot that can not be used by their customer. The problem with a truck parking there is it does causes issues with the somewhat blind curve from the northbound Milwaukee traffic."

Apr 29

Tom Z replied to Juan Primo's discussion 'Citizen vs City on the Bike Lane'

"The Peoples Gas truck is actually parked before the McD entrance. That area should never be used for parking! It puts even the smallest vehicles in the right lane of traffic... I agree about the sign being faded and the fact that it…"

Apr 29

Tom Z replied to kiltedcelt's discussion 'Are there any free cycling smartphone apps?'

"Google Navigation is great if you want the phone to guide you along to a destination via a bicycle friendly route. It works just like the navigation for your car, by speaking the turns to you. I use My Tracks and also RunKeeper, but RunKeeper has a…"

Apr 26

Tom Z posted a discussion

Milwaukee Ave from NW Highway to Devon. Bad Info on Google Maps

Something happened to the data on Google Maps for this NW side part of Milwaukee Ave.Someone went in and labeled it as avoid, also removing the fact that it has a bike lane.I went in and tried to edit / fix the info. This entire section has bike lanes, but Google no longer reflects that. It was OK in the past.Here is an image showing how the green line is all broken up:…See More

Apr 25

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Apr 10

Tom Z replied to Juan Primo's discussion 'Citizen vs City on the Bike Lane'

"I was walking by this evening... The sign is faded, but still readable. No Excuse! "

Mar 27

Tom Z replied to Juan Primo's discussion 'Citizen vs City on the Bike Lane'

"I agree also, not every city worker does things like this. In fact, hope and believe most do the right thing. I see all kinds of traffic parking in that space. Maybe that would be a prime space to put some bollards to prevent these issues."

Mar 24

Tom Z replied to Juan Primo's discussion 'Citizen vs City on the Bike Lane'

"I live in the area and ride my bike in that bike lane. There is always something parked in that area in front of the McDonalds. It is a very bad area because of the blind curve. There is a "No Parking" "Tow Zone", so…"

Mar 22

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