Originally Posted by sloppy robot
k.. this is how..
1. take wheel off
2. spin chain off of FRONT chainring
3. put chain ON rear cog
4.slide into track ends
5. estimate around where the wheel was..center...tighten
6.thread chain on top of chainring(the side facing up..).. and spin cranks.. make sure it doesnt get caught on chainring bolts or road cranks lip if you have one..it might be a little tight.. but give it a push.. it will go on.. its even possible to get a chain on thats way too tight.. so it will work if you have the wheel in the right place..
7.. ride bike.. if chain is too tight/loose.. repeat but adjust wheel accordingly
That works, but I think I like the earlier advice you gave of taking the chainring off. Of course, that is probably beyond the OP's current wrenching abilities...