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Winter 2014-15

Hmmm, its getting a little chilly these days. Ominous, indeed. Are we in for more brutality this season or will we get a pass like we did over the winters between snowmageddon and last winter?

I have no idea. But I'm prepared! Got this baby at Dick's Sporting goods. Only cost me $5,795.00 with the external environmental back pack. They didn't carry it in any safety color I preferred and sizing is not exactly perfect, but -30 wind chills? Heh, no problem. I figure its a good investment given that I can also wear it on public transportation to avoid any Ebola concerns.

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Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on October 31, 2014 at 2:12pm

WGN has a live stream of what looks like the area just south of North Avenue, and the waves are washing all the way up onto northbound lanes of Lake Shore Drive.  Would not be surprised if they closed the northbound side of the drive through there.

Permalink Reply by Kevin Mulcky on October 31, 2014 at 2:45pm

I was just very nearly blown off my feet and into traffic while walking down Michigan Ave near Oak st. 

That was nothing short of terrifying. 

it is absolutely unsafe to be riding your bike right now, at least where I was walking. 

Permalink Reply by Tricolor on October 31, 2014 at 2:49pm

Aw, and I'm stuck at work.  I have to leave at five if I want to catch any of it in the light.  This morning was pretty tame, except for what I'm christening the 'Stretch of Death,' which will be impassible in winter and the equivalent of a 25-man steel cage match in summer for the next few years while the flyover is being built.

Now you all know what it's like to have to use the Granville station!

Permalink Reply by djm on October 31, 2014 at 4:08pm

After the Space Shuttle program ended, I thought I would pick up a used suit at the Goodwill down the street from the NASA Johnson Space Center.  I decided to stick with my current bikewear when I discovered the Space Shuttle suits weigh 310 pounds including the life support pack.

Permalink Reply by Joe Guzzardo on November 1, 2014 at 1:33pm

Well, given our recent weather, I'm not sure that would be sufficient anyway. I'm working on a new strategy. Headwinds though are still going to be a problem. But man, what a workout!


djm said:

After the Space Shuttle program ended, I thought I would pick up a used suit at the Goodwill down the street from the NASA Johnson Space Center.  I decided to stick with my current bikewear when I discovered the Space Shuttle suits weigh 310 pounds including the life support pack.

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