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Sixth Step Ride

Time: June 27, 2015 from 8am to 5pm
Location: Dr. Bobby's Bike Hike
Street: 540 N. Lake Shore Drive. The entrance is on the south side of Ohio Street just west of Lake Shore Drive, just past the dry cleaner's location. Please enter through the covered Driveway and once you're through, turn right and follow the signs.
City/Town: Chicago
Website or Map: http://maps.google.com/maps/m…
Event Type: drunken
Organized By: bobweiser
Latest Activity: Jun 28, 2015

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No, this isn't about being entirely ready to have God remove all defects of character.

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.

The ride takes the lakefront trail south from Navy Pier. You can join up anywhere along the trail. Just let the group know where so they can look for you.

45 miles total if you ride to Flossmoor Station and take the Metra, 50 if you ride to 93rd and take the Metra or to 100th and take the J14, 55 if you ride to 71st and take the J14, 70 if you ride both ways. 16-20 mph. I like to get there before they open at 11 (it's the fourth-best brewery in the world, so sometimes there's a line). Bring money, government-issued ID, a lock, 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 train schedule, 93rd St Metra train schedule, Jeffrey Jump (J14) bus schedule, Metra policy, CTA guide, and, to save a minute at the start, the nifty online CCC waiver.

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Comment by Bruce du Mire on June 25, 2015 at 5:07pm

I think northbound Sheffield will be OK they have a section on the right hand coned off. The alternative 136th ( boy scout lane ) is equally bad. Anyway, do you have an ETA for the bridge near Calumet park? I met you around there last time coming from Hammond.

Comment by bobweiser on June 25, 2015 at 1:34pm

fyi in the middle of updating the cue sheet, the link above is still to the old one.

Comment by bobweiser on June 25, 2015 at 1:33pm

i know, but it's short, and worth it. but with Winds N at 20 to 30 mph, the new route back might be only for the intrepid. (and a factor for me is 6:00 dinner reservations.)

Comment by Bruce du Mire on June 25, 2015 at 10:59am

OK yes; found map. Slight warning, Sheffield is under construction and not very pleasant to ride even when it wasn't.

Comment by Bruce du Mire on June 25, 2015 at 10:48am

Hey are you talking about the path THRU wolf lake?

Comment by bobweiser on June 23, 2015 at 10:07am

and, last but not least, this will be the debut of a new route back. less traffic, more scenic.

Comment by bobweiser on June 23, 2015 at 10:01am

new since last time:

  • Wigsplitter
    7.7% ABV $5 Half Pint

    Big Wig, No Wig or Comb Over. Wigsplitter is an oatmeal stout brewed with freshly ground espresso. It's for those of us who like a little beer with their coffee or a little bit of coffee with their beer

  • Panther Transformation
    7.4% ABV 75 IBU $5 Imperial Pint

    Panther Transformation is Red IPA brewed with a proprietary blend of American hops and a whisper of sea salt. Dr Jonathan Chase... wealthy, young, handsome. A man with the brightest of futures. A man with the darkest of pasts. From Africa's deepest recesses, to the rarefied peaks of Tibet, heir to his father's legacy and the world's darkest mysteries. Jonathan Chase, master of the secrets that divide man from animal, animal from man...

  • Alien Porter
    5.7% ABV 45 IBU $5 Imperial Pint

    A summer porter brewed with an experimental hop from Hop Head Farms and inspired by the -230C nights on the surface of Planet X.

  • Sturm Truppen
    7% ABV 75 IBU $5 Imperial Pint

    The Landsknechts of Alpha King Sturm Truppen have been protecting the King with their mighty Zweihänder, Kriegsmesser and Katzbalger swords for centuries. Enjoy this 7%, 75 IBU IPA in their honour.

Comment by bobweiser on June 23, 2015 at 9:55am

forecast looks great! at least for the ride down.

Saturday 06/27 0%
Some clouds in the morning will give way to mainly sunny skies for the afternoon. High near 70F. Winds NNE at 10 to 20 mph.
Comment by bobweiser on June 20, 2015 at 3:02pm

note new starting point. i have a friend who will need to rent a bike. looking forward to introducing him to 3f!

Comment by bobweiser on June 14, 2015 at 11:28pm

note we're now starting earlier, because they're opening earlier. thanks, mark, for the heads-up.

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