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10-04-07, 07:41 PM
Greetings, Bike Forums massive!
Primitive Don here, writing from Logan Square in Chicago. Been lurking here for a few days, and I must say I'm astounded by what I've read. Been checking out the forums on Commuting, Road Cycling, and Fixed Gear/Single Speed; really enjoy absorbing the culture and lingo.
After much encouragement from co-workers, my wife and I signed up for the MS150 ride this year. I got an old Schwinn Le Tour off Craigslist, and found a really clean Schwinn World for my wife, and we dove in. We did a 33 mile ride to get our toes wet, then did 75 miles the first day of the MS150 through 6 and a half hours of constant pouring rain - a great introduction to cycling! Made our sunny 35 miles the next day seem like a breeze.
Have enjoyed the Lakefront path along Lake Michigan and the amazing North Branch trail up the Botanical Gardens. Lately I've been starting to commute to work in the Loop, 7 miles each way, getting to know the bike routes and watching more experienced cyclists navigate red lights and crowded intersections. Really enjoying the exhilaration of a morning bike ride and transportation-as-exercise. Also realizing how little I know about bikes and getting to know the folks at my LBS.
Drooling now, so must close.
Hope to see ya round!
Primitive Don
Primitive Don here, writing from Logan Square in Chicago. Been lurking here for a few days, and I must say I'm astounded by what I've read. Been checking out the forums on Commuting, Road Cycling, and Fixed Gear/Single Speed; really enjoy absorbing the culture and lingo.
After much encouragement from co-workers, my wife and I signed up for the MS150 ride this year. I got an old Schwinn Le Tour off Craigslist, and found a really clean Schwinn World for my wife, and we dove in. We did a 33 mile ride to get our toes wet, then did 75 miles the first day of the MS150 through 6 and a half hours of constant pouring rain - a great introduction to cycling! Made our sunny 35 miles the next day seem like a breeze.
Have enjoyed the Lakefront path along Lake Michigan and the amazing North Branch trail up the Botanical Gardens. Lately I've been starting to commute to work in the Loop, 7 miles each way, getting to know the bike routes and watching more experienced cyclists navigate red lights and crowded intersections. Really enjoying the exhilaration of a morning bike ride and transportation-as-exercise. Also realizing how little I know about bikes and getting to know the folks at my LBS.
Drooling now, so must close.
Hope to see ya round!
Primitive Don