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Forum: Commuting
12-17-08, 09:44 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,297
Posted By mitts66

Chicagoland commuting

Hi there,

In Chicago and NW suburbs, about 4 in. snow came down during rush hour yesterday, 12/16... The ride was fun this morning, about 4 miles. While hilly in this area, I found my back tire...
Forum: Commuting
09-27-08, 06:09 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,297
Posted By mitts66

Well stated elTwitcho... "taking away their...

Well stated elTwitcho... "taking away their bubble of anonymity." As a cyclist, driver, pedestrian etc, I openly share the space with others around.

However, as a cyclist, I do want to make others...
Forum: Commuting
09-26-08, 05:17 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,297
Posted By mitts66

Why motorists slam their horns...

... as a bike commuter for 10 years, mostly in Chicago, and recently in the NW suburbs, I am amazed still at how motorists think it is okay to slam their horns when passing cyclist.

Given, I try...
Forum: Commuting
09-03-08, 09:20 AM
Replies: 264
Views: 16,870
Posted By mitts66

...you smile at the threat of 8-10 in. of snow...

...you smile at the threat of 8-10 in. of snow the following day :thumb:
Forum: Introductions
08-23-08, 01:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 275
Posted By mitts66

Welcome!

LarDasse74- Welcome to bikeforums! Great introduction. Enjoy the ride!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-08, 01:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 836
Posted By mitts66

Thanks!

Thank you for your response. Your advice will be considered.
Forum: Commuting
08-23-08, 12:59 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 16,870
Posted By mitts66

Getting to your meeting 15 min. early, you...

Getting to your meeting 15 min. early, you realize that you have just the right amount of time to clean up, catch your breath and calmly walk to your meeting.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-08, 12:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 836
Posted By mitts66

Pedals & shoes for mtn and road

Hi There,
I wanted to ask if anyone could offer counsel on the following dilemma: I ride a mountain bike all year long for commuting and occasional long rides. Also, frequently during nice weather...
Forum: Commuting
01-19-08, 02:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 489
Posted By mitts66

"Share the Road" Chgo city sticker 2008

Hi All- Here is a link to the new Chicago city sticker "Share the Road" Safe cycling everybody, everywhere!

http://www.chicityclerk.com/stickercontest/results.html
Forum: Commuting
12-17-07, 03:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 681
Posted By mitts66

Bike commuting and pending job

All the best bigdaddypete in the job search!It is staggering to think of all the time, mileage and exercise and life gained through bike commuting. We are a unique breed, bike commuters.

Take care.
Forum: Commuting
12-07-07, 12:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 466
Posted By mitts66

AM Commute- The taste of road salt

Hi there!
I was on my a.m. commute today as the roads were newly plowed and salted from the Chicagoland's evening snowstorm. It was fun having the road spray combined with road salt hit me in the...
Forum: Commuting
12-06-07, 03:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,208
Posted By mitts66

Ride home

For two years in Chicago I commuted home from grad school after 9pm. It was quite fun to be the only cyclist out in the dark (with headlight though, of course).

Currently though, just before...
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