Originally Posted by mocella
I rode the LATE in 2002 (I believe), but didn't like the fact that I had to basically walk my bike for the first 5 miles due to the congestion of all those riders. I hope they changed how they do the send-offs since then, but maybe it's better if you're in the first wave - we were in the third or forth. However, that last 10 miles, along Foster and the lake-front path was pretty enjoyable, watching the sun come up over Lake Michigan.
It is definitely something to experience at least one time in life though.
yeah definately a one timer .the traffic congestion wasnt fun .im looking foward to moonlight ramble in stlouis in aug. they close the route off .its lot better. no sharing with cars
bout the same amout of bikes bout 12 to 15 miles.1 rest stop.40th anniversary