Night Tour of The Loop

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Time: July 2, 2011 from 8pm to 11:45pm
Location: Congress Plaza in front of the Congress Hotel at Michigan and Congress
Street: Michigan Avenue & Congress Parkway
City/Town: Chicago, IL
Website or Map: http://goo.gl/maps/Fy0f
Phone: 773-255-6347
Event Type: architectural, social, night
Organized By: Lee Diamond
Latest Activity: Jul 5, 2011

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PLEASE NOTE NEW MEETING SPACE 2 BLOCKS WEST OF BUCKINGHAM FOUNTAIN

This night tour of the Loop focuses on impressive features of the dark in the Downtown section of Chicago known as the Loop. Community Area #32, The Loop is bordered by Lake Michigan on the east, by the Chicago River on the north and west and by Roosevelt Road on the south, and within this small area exists dozens of national and city landmarks, and canyons of skyscrapers, set on top of double and triple leveled streets, intersected and sharing space with el trains. It is the seat of government for the city of Chicago and Cook County.

Unlike the free tour of the Loop (June 15), this ride will focus on the most impressive architectural elements of the area that stand out at night. We will take upper and lower streets, we will see lakefront and walls of vintage skyscrapers in the most concentrated area of landmark buildings in the world.

The ride is $10 and you must wear a helmet and have front and rear lights to ride.

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Comment by Lee Diamond on July 5, 2011 at 1:53pm: Thanks very much for coming everyone. I really, really, really appreciate it. I owe all of the ride marshals from both rides a few beers at a minimum! Thanks!

Comment by Kevin C Dormant on July 3, 2011 at 3:02pm: Wow. That was pretty fun. Glad I was able to schedule sleeping "until I woke up" today.

Comment by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on July 3, 2011 at 10:50am: Well done sir! We need more "multi-day" tours.

Comment by Zak P on July 3, 2011 at 1:39am: Awesome ride Lee! Thanks for putting this together!

Comment by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on July 2, 2011 at 4:23pm: Lee actually calls off rides if the weather is too nice (kidding).

Yes, it's on rain or shine, hail or snow, fire tornadoes or sandstorms.

Comment by Zak P on July 2, 2011 at 4:12pm: I just saw a severe weather alert, is this on even if it rains?

Comment by Lee Diamond on July 2, 2011 at 10:38am: All riders will be required to carry 9000 candlepower front and rear spotlights, on automated swivels, you know, for safety.

Comment by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on July 2, 2011 at 9:24am: Jaimie, the law is front headlight, red rear reflector. I'm sure there will be plenty of people with rear lights. You should be fine (and legal).