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Ninth Step Almost-Century

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Ninth Step Almost-Century

Time: September 26, 2015 from 7:30am to 7:30pm
Location: The Clock Tower
Street: 3700 N. Recreation Drive
City/Town: Chicago
Website or Map: http://maps.google.com/maps/m…
Event Type: drunken
Organized By: bobweiser
Latest Activity: Sep 29, 2015

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No, this isn't about making direct amends to the people we've harmed whenever doing so is possible and won't injure them or others.

It's about trying to ride to Three Floyds every month this year! Now there's a consistent schedule -- the 4th Saturday of every month -- others have opportunities to lead (I can't make it every time), and you can qualify for the F-12 Award.

September is National Century Month, so this step is a century -- if you ride enough extra to and from the start. The ride takes the lakefront trail south from the Clock Tower. You can join up anywhere along the trail. Just let the group know where so they can look for you.

35 miles to Three Floyds + 10 miles to Flossmoor Station = 45 miles. Take the Metra Electric home or ride another 30 miles to Brixie's = 75 miles. Take the BNSF home or ride another 20 miles to Revolution, West Lakeview, and back to the clock tower = 95 miles. 15-18 mph. Bring money, government-issued ID, a lock, lights since we're staying out late, water and snacks to have en route, and panniers for beer you can't get in Chicago.

Online resources: Google map, cue sheet, Flossmoor Metra Electric train schedule, Brookfield BNSF train schedule, Metra policy, and, to save a minute at the start, the nifty online CCC waiver.

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Comment by bobweiser on September 22, 2015 at 10:42pm

also imperial oak is right on our route, too. actually more on our route. i seem to remember they had food.

Comment by bobweiser on September 22, 2015 at 3:19pm

i'm fine with buckledown, i had a good time when i went earlier this year. finally, after seeing them under construction for years. maybe let's see how hungry the group is?

Comment by bobweiser on September 22, 2015 at 2:49pm

checked out the cal-sag trail, let's take that instead of IL-83/college/cal sag rd

Comment by Deet 4.5mi on September 22, 2015 at 12:24pm

Do you want to try the buckle down brewing place. It looks cool but there is no food there. I am fine with Brixies if you still want to do that. 

Comment by bobweiser on September 21, 2015 at 6:02pm

i vote for this ride!

Comment by Deet 4.5mi on September 21, 2015 at 5:31pm

i am debating doing this instead for the other ride, let you know later in the week. 

Comment by bobweiser on September 20, 2015 at 1:52pm

couldn't ask for a better forecast!

Saturday 09/26 0%
Abundant sunshine. High around 75F. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph.
Comment by bobweiser on September 20, 2015 at 1:50pm

thanks, you too!

Comment by djm on September 16, 2015 at 1:52pm

Im planning to ride the Apple Cider Century on Sunday so will skip.  :-(  Enjoy!

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