jch79

Hey all,

Does anyone know where a guy can park his bike INSIDE in the loop of Chicago - my company is moving from the west side of the loop (Wacker & Randolph), to Madison & Wells, in the center of loop.

My old building had indoor bike parking, and this one doesn't...

If anyone knows of any buildings near Madison & Wells that have indoor bike parking, I would really appreciate it!

Thanks,
John

monkey

The parking lot across from the Sears Tower has covered spaces,
but they cost $ and bikes still get stolen from there. I just lock up
outside with 3 ulocks and a cable, and put goo in the seatpost and
stem allen key holes.

jch79

I used to lock up outside, but I'm a year-round rider, so in the winter, my bike gets the crap kicked out of it, and I have to wash it every other day... I'd rather it not sit outside in the snow & salt. Damn!

Thanks monkey - I might have to go that route. Stupid bike-unfriendly downtown buildings.

John

monkey

I'm a year-round rider too, so I hear ya - the winter beater barely survived
this time around.

chimblysweep

i'm not at all happy to read this.

dc has a law that any lot providing more than X car parking spaces ( i believe it's 10) you have to provide equivalent parking for bicycles. so every dc garage has a rack in it.

seems like it would be an easy law to pass. maybe it'll be my first project when i hit chicago.

gregg

I used to work down at Franklin and Madison, close to where you are and there were bikes parked outside daily. I know this doesn't directly help, but I got a feeling that bikes didn't get harassed too often around that intersection (same bikes day after day, no missing seats/bars/wheels)

Edit: if you work anywhere near Millennium Park you can get in on the free bike parking (indoor, secured) https://www.chicagobikestation.com/

jch79

man - you've got to be kidding me - you would think a city like chicago that considers itself a forward-thinking city, would have the exact same law already.

i was told by the new property manager of the building that we're moving into that i could rent a parking spot in the building and park my bike there - for $400 a month.

jch79

thanks gregg... good to know. although i bike around the loop every day (photographer), i don't really get a chance to scope out where the safest place to park bikes is.

chimblysweep

here, have some useful regs:
https://www.ddot.dc.gov/ddot/cwp/view...5,q,559870.asp

how about just plagarizing those?

gregg

If you work anywhere near Millennium Park you can get in on the free bike parking (indoor, secured) https://www.chicagobikestation.com/

And while we are on Chicago and biking, check out the Chicago bike map: https://www.cityofchicago.org/Transpo...ap/keymap.html

absntr

I think the Bike Station is worth it. You'd have to walk a bit but that peace of mind is pretty good to have. Plus they have lockers, showers, etc.

No_Minkah

My building has a big bike rack just inside the parking garage that you can use for free. They lock the door after about 6 or so, but some sweet-talking should get you in if need be. It's open all day every weekday. It is: 225 W. Wacker Dr; the entrance to the parking garage is on Franklin, just south of Wacker. It's not too close to Madison, but it's there if you need it.

keevohn

+1 to the Millenium Park Bike Station. When I was interning in Chicago I would lock up and shower daily there, then walk ten minutes north on Michigan Ave to work. Fantastic facilities.

sanford_w/o_son

TMI

jch79

Thanks for all the responses!!!
I've got some options now!
-John