Chicago area CVers Meetup and Ride!
11-02-09 | 03:28 PM
#26
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Why don't we plan one ride along the Fox River (or at Polar Creek: https://www.fpdcc.com/downloads/pc_trailmap.pdf ) and another along the North Branch: https://www.fpdcc.com/tier3.php?conte...8&file=map_68e
Participants could do one or both rides.
Michael
Participants could do one or both rides.
Michael
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11-02-09 | 05:06 PM
#28
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Sounds like a good idea to me. I'd do my best to make both rides.
As it is, I'd be up for the North Branch (or lakefront) option this weekend. Saturday or Sunday would work, though Sunday would be slightly better.
Any takers for that, or are people more inclined to do the Fox River? I'd do that another time, but couldn't this weekend (I'm able to get someone to cover being "on call" for a few hours, but not much longer).
As it is, I'd be up for the North Branch (or lakefront) option this weekend. Saturday or Sunday would work, though Sunday would be slightly better.
Any takers for that, or are people more inclined to do the Fox River? I'd do that another time, but couldn't this weekend (I'm able to get someone to cover being "on call" for a few hours, but not much longer).
Why don't we plan one ride along the Fox River (or at Polar Creek: https://www.fpdcc.com/downloads/pc_trailmap.pdf ) and another along the North Branch: https://www.fpdcc.com/tier3.php?conte...8&file=map_68e
Participants could do one or both rides.
Michael
Participants could do one or both rides.
Michael
11-02-09 | 05:59 PM
#30
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Hey all,
Sorry to chime in so late, and to confuse things with a 3rd option, but if anyone's game, I'd be into a ride on the Chicago lakefront path on Sunday morning. Path traffic should be pretty minimal now that summer's gone.
Sorry to chime in so late, and to confuse things with a 3rd option, but if anyone's game, I'd be into a ride on the Chicago lakefront path on Sunday morning. Path traffic should be pretty minimal now that summer's gone.
11-02-09 | 06:23 PM
#32
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Fox River could work for me on Saturday in between 8am - 4pm. Can anybody who rides there regularly chime in on construction? I've only been there a few times before they started construction on the trails. Is it done?
I'd be happy to go for more rides closer to Chicago early next year.
To pull a trigger on this, how about 10 am Fox River at the North River Street Park?
I'd be happy to go for more rides closer to Chicago early next year.
To pull a trigger on this, how about 10 am Fox River at the North River Street Park?
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11-02-09 | 06:53 PM
#33
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From: Lake Geneva, WI
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How about the Fox River on Saturday @ 10am. Where is the North River Street park?
and...
The Chicago Lakefront @ 9am on Sunday. We could meet at the Belmont Harbor car park east of LSD.
Michael
and...
The Chicago Lakefront @ 9am on Sunday. We could meet at the Belmont Harbor car park east of LSD.
Michael
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
11-02-09 | 06:57 PM
#34
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No interesting story on why I used this address. I just noticed it when I went there the first time.
Aurora police dept
350 N River St, Aurora, IL
It is just North of East New York St, also known as Aurora Ave.
Edit: There is a parking lot for the park across the street from the police dept.
Aurora police dept
350 N River St, Aurora, IL
It is just North of East New York St, also known as Aurora Ave.
Edit: There is a parking lot for the park across the street from the police dept.
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11-02-09 | 07:35 PM
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Belmont at 0900 sounds good. I assume that this will be a nice, leisurely social ride? DT shifters, rather than brifters? I'll be riding in from the Evanston/Chicago border, if anyone is coming in from that direction and wants to meet up.
From Belmont, we can head south and see how we feel?
11-02-09 | 07:45 PM
#36
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"How about the Fox River on Saturday @ 10am. Where is the North River Street park?"
Gonna try and make this one....I am familiar with the area........not sure about any recent construction though. I have some riding buddies that went through that area a couple weeks ago and said it was clear sailing.
Gonna try and make this one....I am familiar with the area........not sure about any recent construction though. I have some riding buddies that went through that area a couple weeks ago and said it was clear sailing.
11-02-09 | 08:16 PM
#37
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Sounds like a plan. Unfortunately, I won't be able to make the Saturday ride. But, I'll be there on Sunday. Having friends over for dinner on Saturday night, but I'll try not to drink too much wine
Belmont at 0900 sounds good. I assume that this will be a nice, leisurely social ride? DT shifters, rather than brifters? I'll be riding in from the Evanston/Chicago border, if anyone is coming in from that direction and wants to meet up.
From Belmont, we can head south and see how we feel?
Belmont at 0900 sounds good. I assume that this will be a nice, leisurely social ride? DT shifters, rather than brifters? I'll be riding in from the Evanston/Chicago border, if anyone is coming in from that direction and wants to meet up.
From Belmont, we can head south and see how we feel?
Michael
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
11-02-09 | 08:54 PM
#38
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Done deal. What do you plan on riding (Not that I expect there to be a ton of people with vintage rides hanging around the top of the path)? Night Tiger, my wife, and perhaps another person or two may be coming as well.
11-03-09 | 03:32 AM
#39
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I'll be on this;
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
11-03-09 | 07:09 AM
#40
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I'll either be riding one of these (though not the Cilo, which now belongs to Night Tiger)..
or this, which has since been finished. This reminds me that I REALLY need to take newer and better photos of the stable.
or this, which has since been finished. This reminds me that I REALLY need to take newer and better photos of the stable.
11-03-09 | 07:29 AM
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11-03-09 | 08:03 AM
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I am in for Sunday for sure, maybe Saturday as well though I don't want to over-train.
I have to admit I have not yet ridden this path and am looking forward to it.
Leisurely is good! I may be able to meet up with Bibliobob & Co. at the N end of the path; he and I have met so will likely recognize each other. In case of anyone else, I'll be the guy on a light blue Miyata touring, wearing incorrect shoes and clothing.
Hope you can make it in, Bill!
I have to admit I have not yet ridden this path and am looking forward to it.Leisurely is good! I may be able to meet up with Bibliobob & Co. at the N end of the path; he and I have met so will likely recognize each other. In case of anyone else, I'll be the guy on a light blue Miyata touring, wearing incorrect shoes and clothing.
Hope you can make it in, Bill!
11-03-09 | 08:43 AM
#48
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I posted a notice at the Great Lakes Regional forum https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...25#post9974225
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
11-03-09 | 10:00 AM
#49
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It sound like we will have a Saturday ride. If I put the Aurora address in my GPS, will I be able to find the start of the ride? I am driving about 125 miles so I don't want to miss the start. I will be riding either a Saroni red Colnago or a chrome Paramount, depending on whether we race or tour.LOL!!!
11-03-09 | 10:09 AM
#50
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Nice! 3200 N. Lake Shore Dr. should work for the Belmont address (Belmont is 3200 north on our grid).
If parking is too tough there (not sure what it's like on a Sunday morning, but that's a VERY congested neighborhood), we could also pick people up at Foster beach house (5200 N. Lake Shore Dr.), which has plenty of parking.
If you want to meet us at the top of the path at Ardmore, use 5800 N. Sheridan Rd. (Ardmore is 5800 north) as an address.
Let me know what you end up doing, and I'll pm you my cell number so that we can be sure to meet up.