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I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

 

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Permalink Reply by Apie (11) on March 27, 2012 at 12:35pm

I used the "map my ride" app today, pretty cool, and free!  The wind was strong, so I stayed in 1st gear most of the way. Not very fast, but a workout!  (riding a 1969 schwinn racer 3spd)

 

Check out my route in Chicago! http://soc.li/UwtAmpB

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on March 27, 2012 at 5:55pm

Permalink Reply by Tim S on March 27, 2012 at 8:12pm
8 miles, chilled at Chicago and Dearborn from 4 to 6 counting you cycling fools (79 men and 16 ladies... Where you at ladies?!?) Then added another 25 mile ride to shake off the cobwebs of the day.
Permalink Reply by Anne B. on March 27, 2012 at 9:15pm

Second day commuting on my new (used) bike- great day for it. Stopped in at Comrade Cycles for some adjustments and the guy there was awesome and full of thrifty advice. Also, I stopped at a 4-way stop for a pedestrian (after having kind of a "you go, no you go, I insist" politeness battle) and he apologized saying that he's a cyclist and hates to make people stop when they don't have to. Nice!

On the other hand, the Damen/Fullerton/Elston intersection seemed even crazier than usual. Got off and walked through on the crosswalk/sidewalk because I didn't want to deal with it. That intersection brings out the worst in everyone and the coward (err, self-preservationist) in me. 

Permalink Reply by Gerry G on March 27, 2012 at 9:29pm

Kyllä


Kudos on the '69 steel Andy.  Katie, atta girl, Shamrock shuffling in between rides.  Then more bike time Monday and Tuesday.  Tim if I had only known?!  I'd have driven by and voted six or seven times.  ; )   Jeff the contrast and effort, morning to evening were huge as you predicted.  Plus air temps jumped too.  Serge no pics?     


You're really cultivating your skills Gene.  LFP A.M. an P.M.  The rides were fantastic but I just don't see it the way you capture and share it here, on a daily basis.  On Sundays Architecture ride led by Lee Diamond, there was a young lady who capably pointed out all the colorful blooming flora.  It was as if we were on different rides.  I was blown away how fast she could point out and identifying spring bloomers.

So it's a treat to ride the LFP, then see it again through your shots.

Terrific balance: 


Permalink Reply by lee.fritz on March 27, 2012 at 9:48pm

Boy, I rode in this morning and it was WINDY!  guess I'm a little out of riding shape too, but yikes - anybody else feel the headwind going South on the LFP?  

Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on March 27, 2012 at 11:25pm

I felt that headwind this afternoon!

lee.fritz said:

Boy, I rode in this morning and it was WINDY!  guess I'm a little out of riding shape too, but yikes - anybody else feel the headwind going South on the LFP?  

Permalink Reply by Thunder Snow on March 28, 2012 at 9:15am

Yup.  Even though I rode the Metra the first 30 miles, the last two I biked were lovely, though all uphill.

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on March 28, 2012 at 9:38am

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on March 28, 2012 at 9:42am

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on March 28, 2012 at 10:07am

Thanks, Steel. I have a camera that does all the technical stuff for me, so I do not have to. I understand good composition and try to apply it - my art background coming back into play. But the remaining intangible comes from being more observant, and I have improved over last year. They say to be a better golfer, hit more balls and ride more miles for a cyclist. For me? Take more photos. I force myself to take them, whether I want to or not - a comment here or there motivates incredibly. The more I shoot - particularly on the same route everyday - the more I notice different things, details or angles. Shoot. Shoot. Shoot. Persistence pays. May you and all my fellow cyclists be happy and safe and your hearts filled with joy.

Steel Driver said:

You're really cultivating your skills Gene.  LFP A.M. an P.M.  The rides were fantastic but I just don't see it the way you capture and share it here, on a daily basis.  On Sundays Architecture ride led by Lee Diamond, there was a young lady who capably pointed out all the colorful blooming flora.  It was as if we were on different rides.  I was blown away how fast she could point out and identifying spring bloomers.

So it's a treat to ride the LFP, then see it again through your shots.

Terrific balance: 


Permalink Reply by Tony Adams on March 28, 2012 at 11:03am

We are fortunate that you are so skilled and generous with your shots!

re Shoot Shoot Shoot,  what do you do with them all? I'm guessing I have way fewer than you, but even so I'm awash  in digital photos and have no way to organize or share them. I have some on Picassa some tossed up randomly on my blog or other websites, but no central way to organize them. Do you have a system or any suggestions? thanks!


Gene Tenner said:

Thanks, Steel. I have a camera that does all the technical stuff for me, so I do not have to. I understand good composition and try to apply it - my art background coming back into play. But the remaining intangible comes from being more observant, and I have improved over last year. They say to be a better golfer, hit more balls and ride more miles for a cyclist. For me? Take more photos. I force myself to take them, whether I want to or not - a comment here or there motivates incredibly. The more I shoot - particularly on the same route everyday - the more I notice different things, details or angles. Shoot. Shoot. Shoot. Persistence pays. May you and all my fellow cyclists be happy and safe and your hearts filled with joy.

Steel Driver said:

You're really cultivating your skills Gene.  LFP A.M. an P.M.  The rides were fantastic but I just don't see it the way you capture and share it here, on a daily basis.  On Sundays Architecture ride led by Lee Diamond, there was a young lady who capably pointed out all the colorful blooming flora.  It was as if we were on different rides.  I was blown away how fast she could point out and identifying spring bloomers.

So it's a treat to ride the LFP, then see it again through your shots.

Terrific balance: 


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