Hello from Chicago
10-13-04, 03:37 PM
#1
Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posts: 3
Bikes: Cannondale Adventure 600
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Hello from Chicago
Greetings everyone, I'm a newbie here. Life-long Chicagoan (North Side of the City), 46 years old. For various reasons, didn't ride for 26 years. Last month, I changed that and bought a new hybrid bike (Cannondale Adventure 600) - my first new bike in over 35 years! I haven't ridden great distances with it, but am enjoying riding around on short trips of 2 to 7 miles, on my new wheels. I have to say that the bike purchasing experience was an eye-opener for me, especially since I hadn't looked at or priced bikes since I was a kid. At the same time that I bought my bike, I got a lovely helmet (that coordinates nicely with my bike) ; o ) and wear it every time I go out. The traffic on the streets of Chicago (or anywhere, for that matter) can be crazed so I don't want to take any chances. I'm enjoying reading posts on the various forums -- believe me, it is a whole new world of biking for me and I have much to catch up on and learn. Happy riding to you all. Cin
10-13-04, 11:01 PM
#3
Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posts: 3
Bikes: Cannondale Adventure 600
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Thanks for the nice welcome! Have never been a cold weather rider, but am hoping to change that and keep riding the new bike well into the fall/winter. Will continue to read the posts to gather inspiration and riding tips. Have a good evening.
10-13-04, 11:36 PM
#4
Castiron Perineum
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Taking a tip from Siu Blue Wind, I too am typing a lengthy passage of text down here to demonstrate the enormous amount of space available should one wish to use it-- in sharp contrast to the avatar text above this part.
Posts: 1,199
Bikes: '06 Salsa Campeon, '84 Cannondale R1000, 80's Nishiki Ariel
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4 Post(s)
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
welcome cindy,
as a transplanted northsider, I ask that you eat a Lou Malnati's fresh tomato pizza and two double char-cheddar dogs from the Weiner's Circle in my honor.
Dave
as a transplanted northsider, I ask that you eat a Lou Malnati's fresh tomato pizza and two double char-cheddar dogs from the Weiner's Circle in my honor.
Dave
10-14-04, 12:12 AM
#5
Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posts: 3
Bikes: Cannondale Adventure 600
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Hi Dave, thanks for the welcome. As you know, Chicago is such a food town. As much as I would love to eat tons of LM's pizza and other treats in your honor, I NEED TO LOSE WEIGHT. Arrrrrgh. Gained eight pounds over the last 4 months. Now, I have to get rid of those bad boys first, and then work on losing another 16 pounds to reach my "dream weight." No deep dish for me for awhile, but I'll eat some lean protein and take a bike ride in your honor. 
Have a good one. Cindy
Have a good one. Cindy
10-16-04, 10:14 AM
#6
dam this is fun !
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: on my bike ! in Toronto !!
Posts: 1,988
Bikes: Hurricane Low Racer ! and a Masi
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
Cinn , Great to hear your biking again , feels good to feel free again EH 
.. Steeker
.. Steeker
10-22-04, 01:50 PM
#8
Newbie
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 3
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Cindy, welcome. That's a nice bike. I got an adventure 1000 a year ago and find the engineering and craftsmenship superb. Bike looks so simple and clean, yet underneath there is lots of good stuff that makes the ride pleasurable. Want a beautiful, easy ride? Try the Manitowac to Two rivers trail in Wisconsin (North of Sheboygan) . A great outing.
Have fun.
Have fun.
11-11-04, 11:33 PM
#9
Member
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Rockford,IL
Posts: 34
Bikes: Look kg481SL, Look kg361, Bianchi Eros, Vintage (gorgeous) Motobecane Grand Jubilee
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Hey Cindy. Welcome back to the cult. If traffic bugs you and you get tired of the lake path next year, drive out to Union or Belvidere. You can park on any street (for free), unload your bike and within minutes be riding past cows not cars. My wife and I can ride from our front door and do 100 miles without messing with a bike rack. It's pretty OK but Charlie Trotters is still a long drive in the car. Would be happy to fill you in on the best places and other organized rides. Enjoy! Ken (and Suzie)
11-12-04, 10:01 PM
#10
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Danville, KY
Posts: 1,610
Bikes: '11 Felt Z85
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 6 Times
in
3 Posts
Welcome, Cindy. I grew up on the North Side of Chicago and now live in a western suburb. If you ever interested in riding one of the paths out this way, let me know.
11-17-04, 06:51 AM
#11
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Palatine IL
Posts: 126
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Cindy,
Welcome and enjoy your bike. I also live in the Chicagoland area. Get some cold riding gear and enjoy your rides. Do not let the cold weather discourge you.
Bill
Welcome and enjoy your bike. I also live in the Chicagoland area. Get some cold riding gear and enjoy your rides. Do not let the cold weather discourge you.
Bill
