Three Floyds and/or Flossmoor Station Ride

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Time: January 12, 2013 from 8:30am to 4pm
Location: Daley Plaza or Promontory Point
Street: Washington & Dearborn or 55th & Lakefront Trail
City/Town: Chicago
Website or Map: http://maps.google.com/maps/m…
Phone: 773-726-3227
Event Type: drunken
Organized By: robert hsiung and Kevin C
Latest Activity: Jan 21, 2013

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OK, not everyone loves Three Floyds. Different spokes for different folks! This year, you have the option of going to Flossmoor Station instead. (It remains an option to go to Flossmoor Station in addition.)

We depart Daley Plaza at 9:00 AM and collect riders at Promontory Point at 9:45 AM. We stay together (more or less) down to I-80, then split up into Three Floyds and Flossmoor Station groups. The goal of the Three Floyds group will be to get to Three Floyds by noon, when they open, and not have to wait outside.

Neither snow nor rain nor sleet nor gloom of night stays these couriers (and other riders) from the swift completion of their appointed rounds. Depending on the weather, however, returning from our rounds via Metra from Flossmoor Station is sometimes a very attractive option. Total distance: Three Floyds round trip: 60 miles, Three Floyds and Flossmoor Station one-way 40 miles, Flossmoor Station one-way 35 miles. Here’s a link to the routes (there may be adjustments if it snows).

We ask that you RSVP if attending.

The fine print: There is no support vehicle. You are responsible for yourself. The pace is 12-16 mph with a short break at Wolf Lake. Mid January weather may be extreme. Be prepared for cold as well as flats/mechanical problems.

Checklist:

Growler

Snacks

Lights

Lock

Pump, tube, tools

Extra layers of clothing (more than you expect to use)

Money

The inaugural Three Floyds ride was conceived and organized by Mark Sinclair and took place on January 14, 2006. As many of you know, Mark died on April 14 of that year, at age 34, a few days after suffering a brain aneurysm. It was Mark’s hope that it would become an annual event.

Thanks,

Bob and Kevin

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Comment by bobweiser on January 8, 2013 at 5:48pm: will we reach critical mass?

Comment by Kevin C Dormant on January 8, 2013 at 5:27pm: 741 finishers in last years half marathon; 669 finishers in the 10K. They didn't have a 5K last year, or at least the results aren't posted. Let's see, it was much colder for last years race, this year's race will occur in pretty good though unseasonably warm running weather. I gotta believe we'll be looking at upwards of 2200 runners. The route only goes as far south as 51st. We may want to jog over to Michigan Ave. until then.

Comment by Deet 4.5mi on January 8, 2013 at 5:21pm: i looked on the site and didnt see a number, but being it is going to be nice out, i am sure they will have a good turn out.

Comment by bobweiser on January 8, 2013 at 5:19pm: can anyone tell how many polar dashers there are going to be?

Comment by Mark Potts on January 8, 2013 at 5:00pm: Wow I'd hate to ride right through a marathon? They aren't closing things off for this are they?

Comment by Deet 4.5mi on January 8, 2013 at 4:43pm: nice, that will make the path a little more intresting.

Comment by djm on January 8, 2013 at 4:43pm: Tickets in advance are $5.25; $8.25 if purchased on board.

For those not familiar, there is a ticket vending machine at the Flossmoor station that will allow you to avoid the on-board purchase surcharge.

Comment by Jeffry Archer on January 8, 2013 at 2:38pm: Doing it in reverse, since I live in Homewood. Will catch Metra to Hyde Park and meet at Promontory for the ride back south.

Comment by Raul Rodriguez on January 8, 2013 at 2:28pm: Man this sounds like a blast. I'm definitely going. Especially considering it's going to be almost 60 degrees on Saturday!

Bringing my bro along too.