I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

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Permalink Reply by David Altenburg on February 3, 2015 at 9:39am

Milwaukee between Logan Square and the Loop is rideable but messy.

Some of the bike lanes are rideable, in other places, I had to take the lane. They were actually better yesterday. Auto congestion was super high before each intersection as well, and getting by the cars can be tricky because of the snow narrowing the lane.

Apie (10.6) said:

Anybody ride Milwaukee from Jeff Park to the Loop? I'm curious on the conditions. I'll be back in the saddle tomorrow, I spent all my commuting time digging out neighbors this morn

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Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on February 3, 2015 at 3:20pm

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Permalink Reply by Apie (11) on February 3, 2015 at 4:19pm

That area is always rideable! N. of Addison is the nastiness.

David Altenburg said:

Milwaukee between Logan Square and the Loop is rideable but messy.

Some of the bike lanes are rideable, in other places, I had to take the lane. They were actually better yesterday. Auto congestion was super high before each intersection as well, and getting by the cars can be tricky because of the snow narrowing the lane.

Apie (10.6) said:

Anybody ride Milwaukee from Jeff Park to the Loop? I'm curious on the conditions. I'll be back in the saddle tomorrow, I spent all my commuting time digging out neighbors this morn

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Permalink Reply by Heather B on February 4, 2015 at 1:49pm

Rode Milwaukee - Damen - Jackson - Racine on my way to work today around 11am. Milwaukee was fine, Damen & Jackson were sloppy, and Racine was perfect. They are using the Jackson PBL as snow storage again...just like last year. It was probably piled up to my waist. Only encountered a few impatient drivers, most were very hesitant to get anywhere near me.

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Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on February 4, 2015 at 1:59pm

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Permalink Reply by Josh L. on February 4, 2015 at 10:51pm

thanks..I'll check that out. Do you dismount to take these?
Gene Tenner said:

Thanks for asking, Josh. I use a compact camera, because it is lighter and easier to wield around. I have a big SLR (singe lens reflex) camera, but it pales in comparison to the Canon S120 that I use for these shots and in my day job. Although it is not cheap, it does everything I need it to do except head-and-shoulder shots. This is the second compact Canon I have owned.

Josh L. said:

Gene what do you take your beautiful photos with? I know you answered this once before but I forgot :)
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Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on February 5, 2015 at 10:03am

Josh,

I ride a recumbent trike with my butt a foot off the ground, so I do not dismount, but I do come to a stop on 95% of my shots. Because I am low to the ground, my bugs-eye-view is already unique. That gives me a greater advantage to photograph flowers and plants (my preferred subject) in the spring, summer and fall. Because the snow hems me in and keeps me from getting close to things I would like to take shots of, I shift and take what is available. Thanks again for asking, Josh.

Josh L. said:

thanks..I'll check that out. Do you dismount to take these?

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Permalink Reply by Josh L. on February 5, 2015 at 4:40pm

Now it's all clear to me Gene. I'm reluctant to get off my bike in the dead of winter to shoot photos but you start out in what is a shooting position. I'm going to keep my eye out for you on the LFP!
Gene Tenner said:

Josh,

I ride a recumbent trike with my butt a foot off the ground, so I do not dismount, but I do come to a stop on 95% of my shots. Because I am low to the ground, my bugs-eye-view is already unique. That gives me a greater advantage to photograph flowers and plants (my preferred subject) in the spring, summer and fall. Because the snow hems me in and keeps me from getting close to things I would like to take shots of, I shift and take what is available. Thanks again for asking, Josh.

Josh L. said:

thanks..I'll check that out. Do you dismount to take these?