11th Annual Greater Chicagoland Spring Classic & Vintage Ride - April 29
04-02-17, 10:48 AM
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*Cancelled* 11th Annual Greater Chicagoland Spring Classic & Vintage Ride - April 29
With great regret I must cancel this Saturday’s ride. My physician reviewed my MRI this morning and informed me only a fool would aggravate my severely herniated L4/L5 disk. Surgery will happen tout de suite.
If anyone reallllly wants to ride, I can meet you at the start with a cue sheet and meet you at the end for tacos.
WHAT: Open invitation to a ride for anyone who reads this post, and their friends. Riding your vintage bike is highly encouraged but all bikes and riders are welcome. This is a no drop ride but there is no SAG support.
WHEN: Saturday April 29, 2017. Meet at 8:30, start ride at 9:00 am.
WHERE: Crystal Lake Main Beach Parking Lot - https://goo.gl/maps/5EssgSXFFjk
FORMAT: A nice leisurely 40-mile ride, flat as a pancake, fish tacos at the end of the ride. This is the route. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4101456 I will have a print out of the map and cue sheet at the start of the ride.
No-Drop rule, B-group speed.
Only moral support is provided. You must provide your own fluid/food for the ride. There is a stop at a quiky mart at the halfway point for food and drink.
WHY: This is meant as a social ride. It is an opportunity for vintage enthusiasts, friends and acquaintances to get together and meet, and ride together in a group. And eat some great tacos, or torta, or burrito or whatever floats your boat.
Here are 2016 pictures - https://www.flickr.com/photos/681231...57667493061665
Feel free to bring other riders as well, but remember this is not an “organized event”. This is simply a large group ride.
Please spread the word to anyone else you think might be interested.
If anyone reallllly wants to ride, I can meet you at the start with a cue sheet and meet you at the end for tacos.
WHAT: Open invitation to a ride for anyone who reads this post, and their friends. Riding your vintage bike is highly encouraged but all bikes and riders are welcome. This is a no drop ride but there is no SAG support.
WHEN: Saturday April 29, 2017. Meet at 8:30, start ride at 9:00 am.
WHERE: Crystal Lake Main Beach Parking Lot - https://goo.gl/maps/5EssgSXFFjk
FORMAT: A nice leisurely 40-mile ride, flat as a pancake, fish tacos at the end of the ride. This is the route. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4101456 I will have a print out of the map and cue sheet at the start of the ride.
No-Drop rule, B-group speed.
Only moral support is provided. You must provide your own fluid/food for the ride. There is a stop at a quiky mart at the halfway point for food and drink.
WHY: This is meant as a social ride. It is an opportunity for vintage enthusiasts, friends and acquaintances to get together and meet, and ride together in a group. And eat some great tacos, or torta, or burrito or whatever floats your boat.
Here are 2016 pictures - https://www.flickr.com/photos/681231...57667493061665
Feel free to bring other riders as well, but remember this is not an “organized event”. This is simply a large group ride.
Please spread the word to anyone else you think might be interested.
Last edited by iab; 04-25-17 at 03:38 PM.
04-02-17, 11:11 AM
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I am in. Looking forward to it. This is always a fun ride with great people and awesome bikes. 
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04-02-17, 06:25 PM
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I'm in too. Really enjoyed last year's ride.
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04-02-17, 07:09 PM
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I'm in. Prolly bring a friend or two again.
Fish Tacos!!!
Fish Tacos!!!
04-02-17, 07:29 PM
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I want to go but out of riding shape and the old lady has her kids that weekend. I'll still tag the calendar for that date!
Are retro mods acceptable? How old is retro?
Are retro mods acceptable? How old is retro?
04-02-17, 09:24 PM
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04-03-17, 05:23 PM
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Everything is fine to ride.Again, due to my injury I have gotten a whopping 2 hours on the bike this spring. I have yet to ride more than 40 minutes in one shot. At this point, if you need to bail short, you will more than likely joining me. But is oh so slowly getting better. See a specialist tomorrow. With some luck, it will be a pain free ride.
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@iab : count me in! It's a good opportunity to see the Chicago folks that I've met before, and to refresh my memory of everyone I met last year for the first time!
Last year, I brought my Raleigh International. For this year, I'm thinking that the Raleigh Team will be my choice. If the weather is looking moist, I've got a couple of vintage-ish steel bikes with fenders that will be used (both built by small midwestern frame builders)
Steve in Peoria
Last year, I brought my Raleigh International. For this year, I'm thinking that the Raleigh Team will be my choice. If the weather is looking moist, I've got a couple of vintage-ish steel bikes with fenders that will be used (both built by small midwestern frame builders)
Steve in Peoria
04-04-17, 08:57 AM
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I'm planning to be there again!
Marc
Marc
04-09-17, 08:00 AM
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Bump as the ride is getting closer.
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04-09-17, 08:17 AM
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I rode for about 90 minutes yesterday. I plan on about 60 today. Still not sure if the full ride is possible.
04-09-17, 08:40 AM
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Damn.
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Going be at my dad's place in CL, but not until the afternoon.
04-18-17, 10:21 PM
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Come meet us for Fish Taco`s?
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04-23-17, 03:15 PM
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1 week bump.
Looks like a cold rain.
Looks like a cold rain.
04-23-17, 06:18 PM
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Please note, due to a persistent back injury, I may cut the ride short for myself. With the cue sheet, the ride can be self-guided.
WHAT: Open invitation to a ride for anyone who reads this post, and their friends. Riding your vintage bike is highly encouraged but all bikes and riders are welcome. This is a no drop ride but there is no SAG support.
WHEN: Saturday April 29, 2017. Meet at 8:30, start ride at 9:00 am.
WHERE: Crystal Lake Main Beach Parking Lot - https://goo.gl/maps/5EssgSXFFjk
FORMAT: A nice leisurely 40-mile ride, flat as a pancake, fish tacos at the end of the ride. This is the route. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4101456 I will have a print out of the map and cue sheet at the start of the ride.
No-Drop rule, B-group speed.
Only moral support is provided. You must provide your own fluid/food for the ride. There is a stop at a quiky mart at the halfway point for food and drink.
WHY: This is meant as a social ride. It is an opportunity for vintage enthusiasts, friends and acquaintances to get together and meet, and ride together in a group. And eat some great tacos, or torta, or burrito or whatever floats your boat.
Here are 2016 pictures - https://www.flickr.com/photos/681231...57667493061665
Feel free to bring other riders as well, but remember this is not an “organized event”. This is simply a large group ride.
Please spread the word to anyone else you think might be interested.
WHAT: Open invitation to a ride for anyone who reads this post, and their friends. Riding your vintage bike is highly encouraged but all bikes and riders are welcome. This is a no drop ride but there is no SAG support.
WHEN: Saturday April 29, 2017. Meet at 8:30, start ride at 9:00 am.
WHERE: Crystal Lake Main Beach Parking Lot - https://goo.gl/maps/5EssgSXFFjk
FORMAT: A nice leisurely 40-mile ride, flat as a pancake, fish tacos at the end of the ride. This is the route. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4101456 I will have a print out of the map and cue sheet at the start of the ride.
No-Drop rule, B-group speed.
Only moral support is provided. You must provide your own fluid/food for the ride. There is a stop at a quiky mart at the halfway point for food and drink.
WHY: This is meant as a social ride. It is an opportunity for vintage enthusiasts, friends and acquaintances to get together and meet, and ride together in a group. And eat some great tacos, or torta, or burrito or whatever floats your boat.
Here are 2016 pictures - https://www.flickr.com/photos/681231...57667493061665
Feel free to bring other riders as well, but remember this is not an “organized event”. This is simply a large group ride.
Please spread the word to anyone else you think might be interested.
04-23-17, 09:06 PM
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My plan for fair weather is my Trek 770.
My plan for wet rain is to stay home.
My plan for wet rain is to stay home.
04-24-17, 03:45 PM
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But I also see the doc tomorrow with test results. Hope he doesn't put the kibosh on me riding. Although I didn't ask for his approval the last couple weeks.
Riding isn't bad, it's the getting off the bike and dealing with the consequences for the next hour that isn't pleasant.
04-24-17, 04:17 PM
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I don't think I can do 40 this early in the season. Doesn't matter - I have to do 1000 by air on Thursday, and I don't get back until Monday. I'd love to see some photos, though, and I hope someone takes and posts some.
Why April 29? Is a replay, say, in June possible?
Why April 29? Is a replay, say, in June possible?