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Hey, with the new regional sub-forums, it would be great to know where everyone in the region is located. I'll get it started. I live near Elgin, about 40 miles NW of Chicago. Usually ride around the farm roads of the ever-developing Kane County. Tons of club 'charity' rides start around...
if so, let's hear about it. i managed to get out early and avoid the 20 mph winds. that being said even the little 10 mph headwind i rolled into was a toughie. earlier this week i was messing around with routeslip for some new routes. i thought i would attempt one today, but i mapped it out...
It's not my event, but I thought I'd share the information. Detroit Bike City Bicycle Show and Swap meet March 24, 2012 from 10am until 6pm at the Michigan Hall in Cobo Center The web site has much more information on attending, sponsorships, and more. http://www.detroitbikecity.org/
Hi, I’ll be spending about 75% of my time based in Twinsburg Ohio in 2012. It’s a great area for cycling and I plan on having a road bike for on-road use and a Cyclocross/touring bike for the tow path and gravel road use. I'm a non-racing group-ride participant looking for a 17-19 mph...
Checking in here from Royal Oak/Troy area. Who else is around?
What is the Bike Summit? A way to meet with cycling advocates from all over the state and to discuss bike-related legislative issues, bike facilities, and state agencies that impact bicycle programs throughout Minnesota. More info: https://www.bikemn.org/events/2012_minnesota_bike_summit/ If...
Anyone know anyting about the two clubs in Peoria? Peoria Bicycle Club Illinois Valley Wheelm'n Pros & cons of both?
The Tour of the Mississippi River Valley this year is June 9-10. I've been thinking about doing this ride for several years now - probably not brave enough to do the virtual back to back centuries. Anyone else done this ride? It does seem like it is plagued by bad weather on a regular basis. ...
Weather permitting, I'd like to ride parts of this starting in E. Dundee (either north or south) if there are any places to stop and pee. The visitor center in E. Dundee was closed for the season when I got out there last week, and I didn't see any other bathrooms in the mile or so walk I took on...
Is this cross insanity over yet? It will be interesting to see how folks still geared up for cross do on the road this year. Anybody happen to have any sort of idea how the WCA schedule is going to pan out? I've got an idea of how things are going to pan out on the Illinois side. I'd like to...
are people burnt out of this ride or what? What if you register as a tandem?, and then change your mind and decide to ride separate?, can you do that?
I know it's early, but who's going to be riding RAIN this year? I'll be riding it for the first time. More here. http://bloomingtonbicycleclub.org/events.php
direct from their website: http://ohiocitycycles.org/ On Saturday, February 4th 2012, please join us, (and invite your friends) to enjoy the winter weather and look for signs of Spring on the 9th Annual Marmots' Meander post-Groundhog Day Ride. Not sure you can (or want to) ride in the...
I try to do one tour per year, this year I picked the Tour Da UP hosted by the League of Michigan Bicyclists. I'm an experienced tourer (supported tours only). Anyone done this route and what can you tell about it (terrain, support, fellow cyclists, etc, typical weather). Reasons why I chose it...
http://www.endomondo.com/campaign/wiwinterchallenge/
I've been in Chicago for 10+ years but only ever rode the bike path along the lake front very sporadically. Now, I'm trying to train and rack up some miles so I've been riding the path a LOT more. How does anyone maintain their sanity riding the path? There are so many stupid people it's...
This will be my third, and I can't wait. More info here: http://www.perryia.org/brr.html - Scott
What's the etiquette for riding near a stranger without drafting? Suppose I'm riding along the lakefront path in Chicago when I come across another cyclist heading the same way at about the same speed. I'm not trying to suck wheel or trade pulls; I'm rubbish in a paceline and for all I know he...
I need parts for my winter bike project.
In the next few months I'll be moving to the Escanaba area and wondering if any folks here have the inside scoop on cycling in the U.P. Things like good shops, rides, races, etc... It's looking like some slim pickings but I do a lot of online shopping anyways but wondering is there is much of a...
I'd just like to know that I'm not alone! lol Anyone in Columbus?
I am putting this in regional because I don't want to ship this: I have a kinetic trainer the rock and roll version that I bought and used for 50 hrs or approximately 1200 miles. I don't care for the rocking motion and ordered a standard road machine. I would like to get rid of the rock and...
I was starting to think Wisconsin wasn't so bad after all. I really thought 45° was the new winter. :mad:
I've been updating the Google Maps Bicycle layer to show all the trails and bike lanes in the city of Detroit. I've also documented 540 bike racks with photos and locations. All of this information is combined on this Detroit bike map. If you know of any Detroit bike racks that are not included,...
Does anyone have suggestions for good road paths I should check out near Toledo, OH? I just started riding last summer and I found a couple routes I liked. Just wondering what else is out there as Toledo doesn't seem to be all that bike friendly just yet.
I am in the process of routing a trip around Lake Ontario for Mid May 2012 and want to know if you can ride on the Lake Ontario State Parkway? I am trying to hug the lake as much as possible. Also what weather should I expect in Mid May?
I'm a 55 year old hybrid rider. This past season was my first year riding. I managed to do The PEP ride in Huron & the STOMP ride and Corn Ride in the Cuyahoga Valley. What other events should I plan on doing in 2012? I look to ride no more than 50 or so miles / day. Long tours are out due to...
some of the vendors who will be at the bike swap... http://chicagowinterbikeswap.com/Participants.html
I'm interested in riding in the MS Society's The Ride Across Minnesota (MSTRAM) in July. Only problem is, I'm in Philadelphia and the ride starts and ends in Bemidji. There's a airplane shuttle between Minneapolis and Bemidji, but it's hundreds of dollars. Are there any buses, charters, or...
Is anyone familiar with this trail? and would I be able to ride it with my Trek 7.5?
Hi, my brother in law just moved to SE michigan and is looking for a good wrench. He's been to a couple places so far to work on his bike but according to him, their work hasn't been up to snuff. Can anyone suggest a good mechanic in the area?
Yesterday, my 10 year old daughter told me that the Quadrantid meteor shower was going on, and I got up at 4:00 A.M. with two of my children to look for meteors. The moon was pretty bright, and the shower is apparently past its peak anyway, but the real problem was streetlights. We walked down the...
Does anyone here who rides the Interurban trail between Cedarburg and Thiensville avoid the section just south of Highland where there are the two blind 90° corners, the power station gravel strewn truck crossing, and the double gated walk your bike RR track crossing? The couple of times I...
No snow, temperature just above freezing to keep the pavement ice-free, hardly any salt, brilliant sun and -- best of all -- hardly a car to be seen! Gorgeous, could not have asked for better ride weather for this Californian visitor...
Hi, I was once from Mpls and I'm visiting again for a couple of weeks during the holidays -- is it worth packing-up my Bike Friday for the trip? I ride all year here in the Bay Area but we don't get snow and ice, even when the temperatures drop into the 30's. Is there a good chance for any roads or...
I will be in town next weekend with my daugther for a convention and am staying on the east side on North Shadeland near I 465 and I 70. I'd like to get in some riding as the weather looks to be nice. Can any of you advise me on which direction to go to head out toward some quiet roads or to a...
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*Cross posting in Regional Rides and Events* I've done the Madison, WI Tour De Cure for years as my one fundraiser ride but this year I have a scheduling conflict. I looked at the Grafton version but the longest distance is 50k which isn't worth it to me. So I investigated Chicagoland Rides...
Hi, While running I found a nice blinking tail light in the Cincinnati area. To claim, describe it and where you think you may have lost it.
http://www.abdcycling.com/events/ttseries.html Consists of 3 indoor events ran on CompuTrainers and the final event being a 9.1 mile time trial in Maple Park, IL. TT #1 - 01/22/2012 - Indoor TT #2 - 02/26/2012 - Indoor TT #3 - 03/17/2012 - Indoor TT #4 - 04/01/2012 - Outdoor (John Fraser...
Can anyone recommend a good bike repair shop in Minneapolis area? Last time I needed something I just went to Erik's and they pinched my tube, which exploded on the ride home. I need a derailleur adjustment.
I currently live in Minneapolis and have spent a large majority of my time on the Greenway, which I'm tired of. --Are there any good routes where a person can ride without all the stop and go intersections?
It's already shaping up to be an interesting year. Evanston is out of superweek and into the NRC... or is it (check the superweek twitter). Illinois Cup schedule is announced. Hillsboro is out and Leland is in. Also looks like Leland may have a separate field for the 3's this year (as well as...
My husband and I are planning on traveling to Illinois to ride the entire Tunnel Hill Trail next year, but I understand that there are numerous trestle bridges, including the 90 ft. high LONG one - and I have a pretty bad fear of heights.... To all who have ridden this trail and also have a fear...
This was in Today's Suntimes 10-27-2011 http://www.suntimes.com/news/cityhall/8435830-418/alderman-asks-whether-bikes-should-be-licensed.html
I gotta help my little brother campaign for city council up in Parma Hts tomorrow afternoon, so I figured in the morning I'd ride to downtown Cleveland to check out the Occupy Cleveland protests. If anyone else is riding down, maybe I'll see ya there. Anyone who wants to ride down with me from...
When I lived in Ashtabula County, the bike was shut up some time in November, and it came back out in the spring. Now I'm car-free and contemplating a trip to Geagua and Ashtabula Counties on the last week of the year. So the question is: Do I bring my bike? Or do I bum rides off of my family...
Anyone who has done this ride before can maybe give me some heads up on the logistics(registration , start and things to avoid). I know large events like this can be frustrating. Let's hope for decent weather and safe riding. Thanks , Frisky
Just saw this on Channel 5 News. www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/local_news/cleveland_metro/Cleveland-Velodrome-continues-raising-funds-for-open-air-cycling-track
Last May I started a thread about my intended trip to Milwaukee and the trail in June. Finally made it last weekend. I must say I was impressed. I took the trail on the East side from Grant Park up to above St. Francis and back. The ride was fun and I got some real great shots of the Lake Michigan...
Curious if the owner is a member here or if someone knows of them. They don't respond to emails and no one is ever available to answer the phone. http://www.greentirebikes.com/
There's a new repair class starting up at Ben's Cycle in Milwuakee, aina. http://www.bfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Polish-Bike-School.jpg dziekuje
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