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Forum: Great Lakes
09-06-08, 07:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 945
Posted By aaa

Late to the game, but yes I will be heading out...

Late to the game, but yes I will be heading out with my girlfriend for the short loop.

Does anyone know if you can just hop on the route at any point?
Forum: Great Lakes
06-26-08, 01:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 811
Posted By aaa

On the Route is a great place. Helpful and...

On the Route is a great place. Helpful and knowledgeable staff. Their sister store is the Trek Store on S. Michigan Ave. In fact, they have demo rides for all sizes of the new Madones right now...
Forum: Great Lakes
06-13-08, 10:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 536
Posted By aaa

Chicago - Lakefront Trail/Path Update

FYI -- they have filled in most of the major potholes (especially just north of Navy Pier). :)

Rubber side down!
Forum: Great Lakes
05-27-08, 11:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 826
Posted By aaa

I had a late night because of attending a...

I had a late night because of attending a Rilo-Kiley concert. Went to bed around 1am, woke up at 5am, put on my gear, and headed out.

Including the ride to/from the event, I completed 51.03...
Forum: Great Lakes
05-23-08, 12:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,491
Posted By aaa

I'm heading out on the SS I used last year......

I'm heading out on the SS I used last year... except this year I'll have it flipped to the free-wheel (I'm still deciding on whether to use 48/17 or 48/16). I'll be starting from the north, trying to...
Forum: Great Lakes
04-07-08, 10:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 740
Posted By aaa

LOL! I just draft off of other riders or groups...

LOL! I just draft off of other riders or groups on the LFP. I thought you were going to post about the etiquette of such shenanigans.
Forum: Great Lakes
04-07-08, 10:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 608
Posted By aaa

Awesome story! I love when the cadence...

Awesome story!

I love when the cadence just flows naturally; when you don't feel like you're pedaling, but spinning faster and faster.
Forum: Great Lakes
04-07-08, 10:10 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,274
Posted By aaa

I'm having major bicycle lust! Maybe when...

I'm having major bicycle lust!

Maybe when I'm a serious cyclist, and not just a lousy commuter, then I will have the knowledge to justify a nice bicycle purchase (or build project).
Forum: Great Lakes
03-30-08, 02:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,483
Posted By aaa

The Recyclery (http://www.therecyclery.org/) has...

The Recyclery (http://www.therecyclery.org/) has monthly sales.
Forum: Great Lakes
03-07-08, 12:59 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,025
Posted By aaa

I'd say run with crappy gears -- days where...

I'd say run with crappy gears -- days where there's a breeze I ache for gears (especially when I'm too lazy to flip my hub). Or give your chain enough slack and carry two gears.

Thanks for the...
Forum: Great Lakes
03-04-08, 06:06 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,025
Posted By aaa

Just south of West Fullerton the waves kicked up...

Just south of West Fullerton the waves kicked up ice onto the path making it impassable. I and another rider opted to throw our bikes up onto the dirt path above. Other than that, the path is the...
Forum: Great Lakes
03-04-08, 12:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,109
Posted By aaa

Seriously? I mean, if I'm dumping $5k+ on a...

Seriously? I mean, if I'm dumping $5k+ on a bicycle I want to test ride it. My brother test rode some Colnago's and eventually fell in love with the C50. But he lives on the West Coast. I guess I...
Forum: Great Lakes
03-04-08, 10:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 594
Posted By aaa

Same as above except I'd wear a long-sleeved...

Same as above except I'd wear a long-sleeved jersey and a windproof vest.

I wear gloves with a removable liner (http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCEqProduct.jsp?spid=31706) -- if it gets too hot I...
Forum: Great Lakes
03-04-08, 10:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 779
Posted By aaa

Seriously?! :( Anyone know a good route? Looks...

Seriously?! :( Anyone know a good route? Looks like I might take the L, instead.
Forum: Great Lakes
03-04-08, 10:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,109
Posted By aaa

Slightly off topic -- does anyone know which...

Slightly off topic -- does anyone know which shops in Chicago carry imported bikes (Colnago, Cervelo, Look, Pinarello, etc.)? I've always wanted to test ride some of them, and I don't own a car to...
Forum: Great Lakes
03-04-08, 10:09 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,025
Posted By aaa

The path was clear of ice and snow, but there was...

The path was clear of ice and snow, but there was sporadic debris: branches, car parts?, and gravel.

And what's with that mountain of snow just south of Oak Street beach? Was there an event for...
Forum: Great Lakes
02-27-08, 10:54 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,025
Posted By aaa

That almost makes me want to ride the path this...

That almost makes me want to ride the path this evening... hmm...
Forum: Great Lakes
02-25-08, 12:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 952
Posted By aaa

For the longest time I thought it was an odd...

For the longest time I thought it was an odd seatpost. I never looked at it long enough, just glances. :D

Yeah, I'm wimping out during this iffy weather right now. It was different when it...
Forum: Great Lakes
02-20-08, 04:14 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,025
Posted By aaa

Damn, for $50+ they better be good! I guess they...

Damn, for $50+ they better be good! I guess they pay over time with all the avoided flats. I'll have to keep my eye out for a good sale.

Yeah, Bianchi San Jose with a rear pack and Nash Bar...
Forum: Great Lakes
02-19-08, 10:21 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,025
Posted By aaa

No motivation for me, either. I'm taking my...

No motivation for me, either. I'm taking my standby route a lot more these days: Montrose-Lincoln-Wells-Illinois. Maybe I've seen you; what are you commuting on?
Forum: Great Lakes
02-18-08, 06:44 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,025
Posted By aaa

Icy conditions out there today, especially...

Icy conditions out there today, especially farther north on the path. Most of it you could ride through, but there were some parts where I just walked my bike through five foot sections of thin ice....
Forum: Great Lakes
02-18-08, 10:15 AM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,550
Posted By aaa

7 mile commute to work this morning. I thought...

7 mile commute to work this morning. I thought it's supposed to be warming up. When will this damn winter end? I am tired of subfreezing temperatures.
Forum: Great Lakes
02-17-08, 08:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 598
Posted By aaa

It's great motivation for sure. Nice job! ...

It's great motivation for sure. Nice job!

Good luck (and try not to swallow any e. coli-infested water)! ;)
Forum: Great Lakes
02-13-08, 06:22 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,025
Posted By aaa

Oak Street ramps are plowed and clear on the...

Oak Street ramps are plowed and clear on the west, but not the east.

Oak Street to Montrose -- path is plowed and cleared. Maybe a couple patches of slush, but nothing too scary. Should be...
Forum: Great Lakes
02-13-08, 03:28 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,708
Posted By aaa

This thread is priceless. :D I hopped on...

This thread is priceless. :D

I hopped on the cx today to commute to work -- first time in about two weeks (I've had a nasty cold and haven't been going to work, or taking the L). ~7 miles door...
Forum: Great Lakes
02-11-08, 10:33 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,423
Posted By aaa

Natural history is okay, but cramped as all...

Natural history is okay, but cramped as all natural history museums are.

Art Institute is pretty nice. Best of all: it's free all of February...
Forum: Great Lakes
02-11-08, 12:25 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,025
Posted By aaa

So, I just got over a cold and almost healthy...

So, I just got over a cold and almost healthy enough to ride, and now they're saying it's going to snow at 3pm. With temps this low it looks like riding will have to wait another day. :( Hope the...
Forum: Great Lakes
02-02-08, 11:19 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,025
Posted By aaa

Thanks for the updates! Hopefully it'll be...

Thanks for the updates! Hopefully it'll be better on Monday and I'll be out there too.

Ha ha ha!!!
Forum: Great Lakes
01-31-08, 06:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 741
Posted By aaa

^^^ Exactly what I was thinking! All...

^^^ Exactly what I was thinking!



All this crazy snow has knocked some sense into me -- I'm thinking of riding the L into work tomorrow. :(
Forum: Living Car Free
01-30-08, 05:05 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 90,988
Posted By aaa

Bianchi Fremont...

Bianchi Fremont (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alforque/tags/bianchifremont/) 48/17 fixed (18 ss on flipflop hub) for good weather; Bianchi San Jose...
Forum: Great Lakes
01-30-08, 02:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 718
Posted By aaa

Wait, isn't that an argument that you should wear...

Wait, isn't that an argument that you should wear the jersey? :p
Forum: Great Lakes
01-30-08, 01:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 741
Posted By aaa

Brr! In ChiTown it went 2pm - 48°F / feels...

Brr!

In ChiTown it went
2pm - 48°F / feels like 39°F
6pm - 23°F / feels like -3°F
10pm - 3°F / feels like -29°F
2am - -1°F / feels like -37°F
Forum: Great Lakes
01-30-08, 01:22 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,025
Posted By aaa

Wilson to Navy Pier: Significant patches of snow...

Wilson to Navy Pier: Significant patches of snow and snow drifts. Section from Oak St beach south to Navy pier was completely covered in snow -- I should have avoided it but saw two other bike...
Forum: Great Lakes
01-28-08, 06:30 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,025
Posted By aaa

Navy Pier to Montrose: You guessed it -- path is...

Navy Pier to Montrose: You guessed it -- path is clean and clear. A small patch of salt here and there, but nothing substantial.

I stopped at the park just south of Sydney R. Marovitz Golf...
Forum: Great Lakes
01-28-08, 12:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 543
Posted By aaa

Glad you got it before Spring hit.

Glad you got it before Spring hit.
Forum: Great Lakes
01-27-08, 11:33 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,025
Posted By aaa

I've been taking Lincoln Ave. because of a...

I've been taking Lincoln Ave. because of a closure at Montrose for a water main break, but I did head from Oak St -> Diversey Friday night. The Oak St ramps were plowed and salted, but I'm not sure...
Forum: Great Lakes
01-24-08, 07:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,607
Posted By aaa

Most beautiful city I've ever lived, and I have...

Most beautiful city I've ever lived, and I have the pictures to prove it. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alforque/sets/72157594259952810/) ;)
...
Forum: Great Lakes
01-23-08, 05:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,125
Posted By aaa

Thanks! Yeah, I procrastinated and did not...

Thanks! Yeah, I procrastinated and did not pickup my packet until the morning of the event. It was my first year, so I didn't know security would be lax.

The rain just made it more memorable. ...
Forum: Great Lakes
01-23-08, 10:48 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,025
Posted By aaa

South from Wilson to Oak Street: (Montrose is...

South from Wilson to Oak Street: (Montrose is still closed at the Brown Line if anyone is interested. I took Wilson.) Road was mostly salted, especially further north. There is still an unplowed...
Forum: Great Lakes
01-22-08, 06:46 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,025
Posted By aaa

Ride home was interesting. The path was...

Ride home was interesting. The path was relatively clear and salted. A few patches of ice here and there. And then, Bam!, a 50-yard section just south of the construction at Addison that was...
Forum: Great Lakes
01-22-08, 01:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,125
Posted By aaa

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/224/516322528_681e1...

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/224/516322528_681e1a5a11_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alforque/516322528/)

Just a few days after buying my first road bike, I hit this ride. I completed the...
Forum: Great Lakes
01-22-08, 12:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 882
Posted By aaa

Ouch! Sucks that it's kept you off the bike and...

Ouch! Sucks that it's kept you off the bike and the mountains. Heal fast!

And yeah, what everyone else said about second opinion -- good ideas. Be sure to follow your the orders of your PT...
Forum: Great Lakes
01-22-08, 11:23 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,025
Posted By aaa

There was a water main rupture at Montrose, so I...

There was a water main rupture at Montrose, so I had to fight traffic on Irving Park to get to the path. UGH! I hate cars and buses and ..... take a few deep breaths

Irving Park to Oak Street:...
Forum: Great Lakes
01-21-08, 11:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 840
Posted By aaa

Yikes! Is it winter, yet? :D

Yikes! Is it winter, yet? :D
Forum: Great Lakes
01-21-08, 11:21 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,025
Posted By aaa

Montrose to Navy Pier -- not too bad this...

Montrose to Navy Pier -- not too bad this morning. Salt and cold temperatures keep the snow from turning into ice. Snow is accumulating in little mounds due to drifts. Nothing a road bike couldn't...
Forum: Great Lakes
01-17-08, 03:48 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,025
Posted By aaa

Flurries this morning were nothing -- no...

Flurries this morning were nothing -- no accumulation. Right now there's light flurries, but it's all melting once it hits the ground. This is making me scared for tomorrow's commute. Hope that...
Forum: Great Lakes
01-15-08, 10:19 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,025
Posted By aaa

Roads salted and relatively clear. I and a few...

Roads salted and relatively clear. I and a few others rode the section to Navy Pier -- no ice as of yet. Just about 1/16" of light snow. If temps stay this cold, it shouldn't ice over... but who...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-14-08, 10:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,318
Posted By aaa

Holy crap it's difficult to measure this thing. ...

Holy crap it's difficult to measure this thing. Handlebars and stem get in the way. Plus, the head tube angle. What measurement is it that you want?

Actually, my bike is 52cm (I was looking...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-14-08, 12:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,318
Posted By aaa

I'm not sure what the weather is like in your...

I'm not sure what the weather is like in your area, but when I'm commuting to/from work and there is a 15+ MPH headwind, there's a voice in the back of my head nagging me to get a geared bike. Even...
Forum: Great Lakes
01-14-08, 12:14 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,025
Posted By aaa

Montrose to Navy Pier was quite clear. Some snow...

Montrose to Navy Pier was quite clear. Some snow scattered on the path here and there, but no major accumulation. The fences at Addison are fixed and upright.

ETA - snow began falling, well,...
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