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Twelfth Step Almost-Solstice Ride

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Twelfth Step Almost-Solstice Ride

Time: December 22, 2018 from 8am to 4pm
Location: Intelligentsia Broadway
Street: 3123 N. Broadway
City/Town: Chicago
Website or Map: http://www.dr-bob.org/3f.map
Event Type: drunken
Organized By: bobweiser
Latest Activity: Dec 22, 2018

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No, this isn't about trying, after having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps, to carry any message to others, or to practice any principles in all our affairs.

It's about riding to Three Floyds and boosting our cognitive function every month this year! There's a somewhat consistent schedule -- usually the 4th Saturday of the month -- and you can qualify for the F-12 Award.

New this winter: meet between 7:30 and 8 at Intelligentsia Broadway to warm up and caffeinate. We'll then take the lakefront trail south from Belmont. You can also 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 all the way. 14-17 mph. I like to get to Three Floyds before they open at 11:00 (they're still one of the top 100 brewers in the world, and the food, like the beer, is unapologetically in your face with flavor, so sometimes there's a line). Bring money, government-issued ID, a lock, lights since the day is the almost-shortest of the year, water and snacks to have en route, and panniers for beer you can't get in Chicago.

Online resources: Google map, cue sheet, Metra Electric train schedules, Jeffrey Jump (J14) bus schedule, Bikes on the Metra, Bikes on the Bus, and, to save a minute at the start, the nifty online CCC waiver.

PS: I give these rides these names because I find them humorous in an ironic way. It's not my intent to make light of addictions, efforts to recover from addictions, or 12-step peer support groups like AA. If you're trying to drink in moderation, we'll support you. If you're trying to abstain, you may want to give this ride a pass.

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Comment by bobweiser on December 22, 2018 at 5:57pm

had a fun day, thanks for coming out!

Comment by bobweiser on December 22, 2018 at 7:26am

sorry i didn't see this until now. i'd go with 28, but either will be fine. see you shortly!

Comment by Kramer OG on December 21, 2018 at 5:33pm

I'll be on the Lakefront trail by Buckingham fountain at 8:30. Perhaps Brad will be there too.

Comment by Kramer OG on December 21, 2018 at 4:16pm

I'll be on the Lakefront trail by Buckingham fountain at 8:30. Perhaps Brad will be there too.

Comment by Kramer OG on December 20, 2018 at 9:55pm

I could ride a cyclocross bike with 38 mm tires or a road bike with 28 mm tires.  Both sets of tires have some tread.  Recommendations?

Comment by Steve A on December 19, 2018 at 8:02am

Speaking of someplace warm - I'll be driving to Alabama on Saturday.  Have fun.

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