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spencewine
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  • Chicago, IL
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cycling defense tactics: tis' the season for highwaymen laying in wait

Self-protection awheel is an art full of possibilities. The cyclist who is a skilful rider, who possesses pluck and dash, who has mastered the elementary rules of defence on a bicycle, and who is…Continue

Started May 1

Chicagoland Bicycle Trail Conditions
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I'm wondering we can have a consolidated and dedicated thread for conditions on the various trails in the Chicagoland Region (e.g. IPP, Fox River, Green Bay, North Channel, North Branch,…Continue

Tags: chicagoland, chicago, conditions, trail

Started this discussion. Last reply by spencewine Apr 6.

What would you make of this?
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I went to check out a bike on Craigslist this evening. I showed up and there was a guy manning a small bike rack with bikes for sale from his porch. I asked to see the bike he had listed and realized…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by TehDoak Mar 30.

how to pull a bicycle with a bicycle - need advice
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I was wondering if anyone has advice/suggestions on how to pull a bicycle using a bicycle? I've done the "pull a bike behind using my arm" thing, but I didn't like it too much as I had some trouble…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ash L. Mar 6.

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Profile IconDuppie 13.5185km, Tim Heckman and 6 other members joined spencewine's group
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Chicagoland Bike Trails - News & Conditions

Your one stop shop for trail news and conditions in the Chicagoland area. User generated, so please add a report if you're on any of the region's bike trails.See More
8 hours ago
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spencewine replied to M's discussion 'Advice on a steel bike?'
"Shifting is highly personal and while there are intricacies to different types, I don't think there is a strong consensus on what type is the best. So while someone might strongly advise against bar-ends,  another will…"
yesterday
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Chicagoland Bike Trails - News & Conditions

Your one stop shop for trail news and conditions in the Chicagoland area. User generated, so please add a report if you're on any of the region's bike trails.See More
yesterday
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spencewine commented on Serge Lubomudrov's event 'BRB (Bike, Run, Beer) Triathlon'
"Serge, I would definitely have joined you for this had I not been sucked into joining a team for the Tough Mudder competition in Seneca tomorrow. If you find anymore possible BRB Triathalons, I'm in!"
yesterday
spencewine replied to M's discussion 'Advice on a steel bike?'
"I don't have either of those bikes, but I'm a big guy too (6'4" 200lbs was 220lbs but shed 20 this winter/spring by biking & running). If I was in the market for a new bike, it would pretty much be those 2 models and I…"
yesterday
Rich S replied to spencewine's discussion 'Desplaines River Trail' in the group Chicagoland Bike Trails - News & Conditions
"Trail conditions were good on Saturday May 11 from Oakton north to the North Shore Bike Path.  All underpasses were open and there were only a few mud patches left.  All trees blocking the path had been removed.  There were some ruts…"
yesterday
Serge Lubomudrov commented on spencewine's group 'Chicagoland Bike Trails - News & Conditions'
"Done :)"
yesterday
spencewine commented on spencewine's group 'Chicagoland Bike Trails - News & Conditions'
"Welcome - if you know cyclists who use the Chicagoland bike trail network, please invite them to the community!"
yesterday
spencewine added 3 discussions to the group Chicagoland Bicycle Trails
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spencewine replied to Morgan 6 mi's discussion 'I rode Dearborn today...anyone else?'
"The fact that they been moved out of the bike lane probably contributes pretty highly.   "
yesterday
spencewine replied to Alex Z's discussion 'Weird sign in the Dearborn PBL'
"There are several businesses along Dearborn, doesn't this have the potential to open a can of worms? I'm not sure why the owner thinks his customers are more special than anyone else's or the the bikers who use the lane. A sensible…"
Thursday
spencewine replied to Gabe's discussion 'Think of this as a Missed Connection.'
"That's amazing that you were able to keep your cool in this situation...I mean seriously hats-off. But do you really think a psychopath who can rationalize hitting a biker with his car to make a point about getting further over…"
Thursday
spencewine replied to Gabe's discussion 'Think of this as a Missed Connection.'
"My first thought was that you were actually hit by this driver as I take the work "graze" to me physically touch. But it sounds like that wasn't the case. So I figured I re-acted to your post a little harshly and decided it…"
Thursday
spencewine replied to spencewine's discussion 'The 2013 Open Invitation Training Ride Thread' in the group Chicago Randonneurs
"Anyone interested in a lakefront path jaunt tonight around 6pm?   Nothing special, we would just head down to the Southern Terminus of the path and then head back North. People could break-off when-ever wherever. Doesn't have to be…"
Thursday
spencewine replied to Christine (5.0)'s discussion 'Brooks Professional saddle stolen in Logan Square'
"And it was one with the awesome copper rivets.....   I use an a piece of an old chain with an intertube (to protect the frame from getting scratched up) to lock my brooks saddle to the rear triangle, but it isn't 100%…"
Thursday
spencewine replied to Sue Clark's discussion '83 yr old cyclist killed on NW Side (Trib)'
"It's posted as a right hook on Streetsblog Chicago - they have it under the "Today's Headlines" section.  "
Wednesday

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What I ride:
Road, Hybrid, Cyclocross, Fixed Gear
The kind of riding I do:
Recreational, Commuting, Around Town
About me:
Just another car-less commuter.
My other websites (myspace, facebook, blogs, etc.):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/spencewine/

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At 2:12pm on March 20, 2013, Deet 4.5mi said…

Thanks,

 

I will try, but i will likely go on Sat. 

 

I am Joe btw

 

312-316-3810

 

see ya

 
 
 

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