Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - tour da chicago??

any inside info?

http://www.tour.chicago.il.us/ ...not much help.

I will ask around tomorrow

It is going to be the classic this year. Original maps and back to basics. Or so the rumor goes...

Damn. That sounds like so much ****ing fun. Yet another reason to move back to chicago... *sigh*

I think I might compete on a normal bike this year. I dunno.

Ira - that is confirmed from what I heard today also - a lot of the old routes ... perhaps!

I'm so in.
Sorry, no info to contribute. Just wanted to say that I'm already getting pumped about this, talked to "cogsci" about it today too.

I'm so in.
Sorry, no info to contribute. Just wanted to say that I'm already getting pumped about this, talked to "cogsci" about it today too.

if the streets are slippery try not to crash. especially in front of me. and try to keep all your joints in place.

Yeah those grated bridges are even better when it's slick out. Right Naz?

yuk yuk. watch out for a pump in your spokes.
sucka!
my joints have done a good job of staying in my glovebox lately...
er...

yuk yuk. watch out for a pump in your spokes.
sucka!
my joints have done a good job of staying in my glovebox lately...
er...

you're too funny.

too damn funny.

don't look so surprised ...

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a189/salomes/062105-200.jpg

any recent info to share? i'd imagine a prelude (if one exists) would be fairly soon

i've heard this year's maps are going to be from 99-00. i'm asking mike now regarding dates, i'll put them up when i hear from him

thanks a lot.

now that i live in madison i need to budget in a little more travel time

i've heard this year's maps are going to be from 99-00. i'm asking mike now regarding dates, i'll put them up when i hear from him

If that's the case, check it out. (http://tour.chicago.il.us/history/tour2/)

Yeah, I can't wait...I've got a friend who's reviving an old green Schwinn Varsity for the occasion.

Hey guys I have an offical report: Talked to Mike, the race organizer, and he told me the first race will be Jan. 8th, and it will be the "Ye Elston Knife" route. This route is from 1998, and can be seen on the tour.chicago.il.us website. Reg. is from 8 to 8:30 and the race is at 8:45. Gather at the Ogilvy Train Station (500 W. Madison) and bring $5. There is a flyer floating around that has much more background info, but I am too lazy to type the whole thing out so you will have to wait for an online version to appear.

woot! thanks ira... something to look forward to.

Thanks Ira! Anyone wanna ride it for sh*ts and giggles the morning after New Years?
That is, if there's not a race...

peep:
EDIT: this is the old map from '98

haha! sweet!

I look forward to hearing about this race when I get back on Jan 8 during the pm hours.

I can say with some certainty that I might or might not be there.

Thanks Ira! Anyone wanna ride it for sh*ts and giggles the morning after New Years?
That is, if there's not a race...

Didn't you oblige yourself to the couch that day?

I meant Monday. Sunday I will be passed out in a car
heading back to Chicago.

... i will be in chicago on the 8th. hmm.

I'd be into riding this route on the Monday after NYE.

I'll be there!

i'll be leaving Mad City and crossing the cheddar curtain for this one -- hopefully all stages for that matter

Damn, I hate that Elston route. So boring. You do, however, get to pass this:

http://www.thefader.com/blog/wp-content/hollerbach.jpg

I think I might ride this route on Friday, for the hell of it, if anyone's interested.

$0.00/gal, I was thinkin' of heading out kinda early (8 ish) doing the route,
then having a nice breakfast. Sound good?

Shants, you should do it for sure, but you may want to wear some tights under the
short shorts. It's gonna be a bit chilly.

Just out of curiosity, what was the finishing time for the Knife route for say... the top 5 or so riders? Not that I envision myself as one of them come the 8th :rolleyes: but it's nice to know how fast the best can ride this.

Just out of curiosity, what was the finishing time for the Knife route for say... the top 5 or so riders? Not that I envision myself as one of them come the 8th :rolleyes: but it's nice to know how fast the best can ride this.

It would be my assumption that any previous times would be like comparing apples to oranges. Since it seems that this route was run at the end of November before, there would probably not have been snow and ice ect.

22 miles, average rider goes about 18mph when really trying, I'd say an hour and a half.

EDIT: obviously the top 5 would be coming in at, or maybe slightly under an hour

I think I might ride this route on Friday, for the hell of it, if anyone's interested.

what time are you planning on?

I can say with some certainty that I might or might not be there.

not being smart, or a jackass, or a smartass for that matter—I can definitely say that I'm thrilled or disappointed.

$0.00/gal, I was thinkin' of heading out kinda early (8 ish) doing the route,
then having a nice breakfast. Sound good?

monkey, I'm down for monday for sure.
so who's all doing this on the 8th?

I'm considering it. I just need to devise a way to be on my bike for 1.25 hours without dying... considering it is/will be the dead of glorious winter. In the warmer months I'm good to go, but for some reason I can't handle cold air in my lungs. Anyone else feel like they've just smoked three packs of menthols after riding 5 or 6 miles?

monkey, I'm down for monday for sure.
so who's all doing this on the 8th?

Well now, if amdream is throwing a race, are we gonna do both?
I'll get crazy if y'all wanna get crazy. Or something like that.

what time are you planning on?

Any time would work for me. No other obligations.

Hey, Chicagoans, I'm going to arrange that poker ride for Sunday, Jan. 1. Winner gets Phil Wood stuff. I hope you'll all end up too drunk at the end of it to be getting up at 8 on Monday for anything. More info coming soon.

edit: crap, forgot about monkey. Okay. When I post later tonight, I think I'm going to make it a poll as to whether people would prefer Sunday or Monday. It'll be open to anyone, not just fixed, not just forum'ers, but obviously, I hope as many BFFG people will come as is possible.

so who's all doing this on the 8th?

me
me
me

me
me
me

Oh, that too: me

Any time would work for me. No other obligations.

cool, me too. let's ride before it gets dark... start at 2 or 3?



Hey, Chicagoans, I'm going to arrange that poker ride for Sunday, Jan. 1. Winner gets Phil Wood stuff. I hope you'll all end up too drunk at the end of it to be getting up at 8 on Monday for anything. More info coming soon.

i will be in the land of La Fin Du Monde.
and drunk.

I'll probably do stage one. It's a nice long stretch - hellish on Milwaukee, sweet and fast on Elston. No bridges (I think)!

so who's all doing this on the 8th?
I will be out of town, returning that evening

I'll probably do stage one. It's a nice long stretch - hellish on Milwaukee, sweet and fast on Elston. No bridges (I think)!

want to ride it with us this friday? or you will be out of town?

want to ride it with us this friday? or you will be out of town?

If I were in town, I would. ;)

i should have Blanca built up by friday.. if i can get the friggin BB unstuck from the other frame.

i should have Blanca built up by friday.. if i can get the friggin BB unstuck from the other frame.

Yeah, sorry I'm not going to be around to help with that... you going to do it yourself? Drop me a line otherwise.

So....alleycat on the 1st and riding the 'elston knife' on Monday morning, yes?

The earlier the better for me on Monday.

What a good effen way to start the new year.

Oh and Nat - do you have an official flyer or official info for the alleycat? Time/prizes/location?

Yeah, sorry I'm not going to be around to help with that... you going to do it yourself? Drop me a line otherwise.

no worries.. i'm getting more anxious than anticipated.

i've got the BB cup off one side... the drive side is stuck.. let is soak in penetrating oil overnite.. if i can't get it tonite i'll take it to marcus.