13th Annual Greater Chicagoland Spring Classic & Vintage Ride - April 27
04-20-19, 03:20 PM
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Forecast doesn't suck.
I don't believe it.
I don't believe it.
04-24-19, 06:47 AM
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Looks like Sunday would be the better day? I hope the weather forcast changes.
04-24-19, 04:07 PM
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I'm 80% sure I'm postponing until Sunday.
I'll make it official tomorrow.
I'll make it official tomorrow.
04-25-19, 07:13 AM
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I'll be your friend, Robbie, haha. If our fearless leader from Peoria goes, as it looks like he did last year, you guys will be half of our group from the Tanner's Orchard/Illinois River ride! Wish I could go, but I gotta take Wifey to see Zach Brown in Peoria later that night. Have fun.
04-25-19, 10:01 AM
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I too also did this ride several years ago. It was a good ride, lots of fun, good people and nice bikes. I came up for it last year....but the weather was NOT cooperative.
I / We - are going to try and make it this year......it depends upon how much I get done between now and then. If we don't make it - it's not because of a lack of interest - we will see most of you for Coppi
I / We - are going to try and make it this year......it depends upon how much I get done between now and then. If we don't make it - it's not because of a lack of interest - we will see most of you for Coppi
04-25-19, 04:21 PM
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***POSTPONED BY 24 HOURS***
Due to a 100% chance of 30s-40s, rain and driving wind, the ride is hereby postponed by 24 hours.
See you Sunday. Meet at 8:30, ride at 9:00.
Due to a 100% chance of 30s-40s, rain and driving wind, the ride is hereby postponed by 24 hours.
See you Sunday. Meet at 8:30, ride at 9:00.
04-25-19, 04:47 PM
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See you on Sunday!
Steve in Peoria
04-25-19, 04:58 PM
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04-25-19, 06:44 PM
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dang... I already put all of my cold weather clothes away!
The NOAA forecast is saying a low of mid 30's, so maybe we won't see the 20's, but is also calling for rain and snow overnight. I was hoping to bring the Raleigh Team, but might fall back to a fendered bike.
Steve in Peoria
(the forecast for Peoria isn't much better)
The NOAA forecast is saying a low of mid 30's, so maybe we won't see the 20's, but is also calling for rain and snow overnight. I was hoping to bring the Raleigh Team, but might fall back to a fendered bike.
Steve in Peoria
(the forecast for Peoria isn't much better)
04-25-19, 07:08 PM
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C U all on Sunday.
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04-26-19, 07:49 AM
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Bumping. Sunday seems to be a much better choice weather wise. I'm hoping to be able to change our schedules and to see you all there!
04-26-19, 07:20 PM
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Hopefully they'll have the streets plowed. Lot of snow expected tomorrow.
04-26-19, 09:06 PM
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WTF......
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04-27-19, 04:33 AM
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04-27-19, 04:59 AM
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Wow, good luck all. This sounds like a great ride but that snow could be a bummer. Robbie will think he's back home in Mineral Point riding his newspaper delivery bike around town . . . he'll be in hog heaven if there's snow.
04-27-19, 08:22 AM
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Staying in Barrington. Non-refundable room.
Probably pizza tonight at Nancy's in Crystal Lake.
Hope the roads are cleared.
Union labor, weekend work; yeah I'm sure they're up for it.
If not, I'm tossing snowballs at @iab's house.
I guess I'll bring a bike that can get dirty.
Probably pizza tonight at Nancy's in Crystal Lake.
Hope the roads are cleared.
Union labor, weekend work; yeah I'm sure they're up for it.
If not, I'm tossing snowballs at @iab's house.
I guess I'll bring a bike that can get dirty.
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04-27-19, 09:49 AM
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I'll be bringing a bike that is used to being abused....
it was built in Arlington Heights by a hobbyist frame builder, so it'll be a small homecoming for it.
Steve in Peoria (the rain is about to start right now)
it was built in Arlington Heights by a hobbyist frame builder, so it'll be a small homecoming for it.
Steve in Peoria (the rain is about to start right now)
04-27-19, 10:36 AM
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I will see how the roads look in the morning. I have the Roberts ready to go but if the roads are bad, I will bring the Prologue instead.
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04-27-19, 01:02 PM
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I was planning on riding my Ironman, but it doesn't have fenders. None of my bikes do, and I don't have any cold weather gear so I'm probably going to have to skip this one. We'll see tomorrow morning.