tour da chicago??
01-03-06, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by gorn
I plan on being there, not sure if I'll take the geared or the fixed yet.
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01-04-06, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by salome
Secret shortcuts, like what east-west streets?
I'm sick of people cheating at races. That's why the last cuttin crew was so ***ed up.
I'm sick of people cheating at races. That's why the last cuttin crew was so ***ed up.
joking kids. joking.
next time i'll add a
after being up in Canada for a week, this weather feels like spring.. can't wait to see everyone on
sunday.
EDIT: btw, what's the cuttin crew?
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01-04-06, 12:20 PM
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I'm pretty pumped for this right now.
Steaktaco and I are riding the route on Saturday morning starting from Madison/Washington if anyone wants to come. I won't sleep in this time.
Steaktaco and I are riding the route on Saturday morning starting from Madison/Washington if anyone wants to come. I won't sleep in this time.
01-04-06, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by $0.00/Gal
I'm pretty pumped for this right now.
Steaktaco and I are riding the route on Saturday morning starting from Madison/Washington if anyone wants to come. I won't sleep in this time.
Steaktaco and I are riding the route on Saturday morning starting from Madison/Washington if anyone wants to come. I won't sleep in this time.
Does anyone want to ride it on Saturday afternoon?
01-04-06, 01:03 PM
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this is probably no surprise, but the first half of Milwaukee ave going north is crappy.
poor surface, no bike lane.. but it improves several blocks before elston.. and then
elston coming back is cool, that is untill the corner of elston/damen/fullerton... i swear, that corner should provide an example of how NOT to plan a city.
poor surface, no bike lane.. but it improves several blocks before elston.. and then
elston coming back is cool, that is untill the corner of elston/damen/fullerton... i swear, that corner should provide an example of how NOT to plan a city.
01-04-06, 01:04 PM
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https://www.yojimbosgarage.com/tourdachicago.htm
As far as cutting the course...
When I originally threw this race- I was planning on riding with/near the front group until the turn around point at the north end, stop and check to make sure everyone behind passed by the furthest point (no cuttin')...
As far as cutting the course...
When I originally threw this race- I was planning on riding with/near the front group until the turn around point at the north end, stop and check to make sure everyone behind passed by the furthest point (no cuttin')...
01-04-06, 01:16 PM
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i'm down to ride it on saturday, if i can get my bike up and running. what time, and where do you want to meet?
01-04-06, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by yojimblab
https://www.yojimbosgarage.com/tourdachicago.htm
As far as cutting the course...
When I originally threw this race- I was planning on riding with/near the front group until the turn around point at the north end, stop and check to make sure everyone behind passed by the furthest point (no cuttin')...
As far as cutting the course...
When I originally threw this race- I was planning on riding with/near the front group until the turn around point at the north end, stop and check to make sure everyone behind passed by the furthest point (no cuttin')...
and honestly, the last thing i'm trying to do is arouse suspicion about cutting.. really it seems silly to even consider it.. i was just making a (lame) joke since chidream and i were the only ones who turned out to ride the route last time.
01-04-06, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by schloe mo
thanks for the link!
Originally Posted by schloe mo
and honestly, the last thing i'm trying to do is arouse suspicion about cutting.. really it seems silly to even consider it.. i was just making a (lame) joke since chidream and i were the only ones who turned out to ride the route last time.
01-04-06, 01:26 PM
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Might have to use the roadie. It's the only ride I got now that's not in some state of disassemblage or in repair, other than the mountain bike. 
01-04-06, 01:31 PM
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So, who's going to bed at a reasonable hour on Saturday night?
More importantly, who's staying out until 8am?
More importantly, who's staying out until 8am?
01-04-06, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by unelite
i'm down to ride it on saturday, if i can get my bike up and running. what time, and where do you want to meet?
Last edited by Ira in Chi; 01-04-06 at 02:42 PM.
01-04-06, 01:37 PM
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For anyone who wants to meet up on Saturday morning to ride the route - meet at 2pm at the corner of Washington and Canal (why did i think washington and madison?) on Saturday afternoon.
01-04-06, 02:39 PM
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doesn't anyone care about conserving energy for Sunday? Or is that just my weakness talking?
01-04-06, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by shants
in all likelihood i will be doing the race on sunday. hopefully no one other than me will be from out of town. first out of towner!
01-04-06, 02:51 PM
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doubtful those WI-ers always kick everyone's ass. Should be fun no matter what.
I'll be riding & taking it easy since I'm supposed to let my arm heal until the 13th
shhh,...don't tell
I'll be riding & taking it easy since I'm supposed to let my arm heal until the 13th
shhh,...don't tell
01-04-06, 03:04 PM
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i'm coming down from madison and i'll be riding slow. i haven't been on my bike in a few weeks due to my smashed up wrist (couldn't apply pressure on it -- ie. i couldn't have it on my handlebars) so i expect to be sucking wind. the wrist is almost painfree so it will be fun to just ride comfortably again.
i do have a good shot at "1st Madison" from what i can garner.
seriously though, some of the milwaukee riders are killers.
i do have a good shot at "1st Madison" from what i can garner.
seriously though, some of the milwaukee riders are killers.
01-04-06, 03:36 PM
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2pm at mad and canal. cool. looks like i'm gonna be riding my sirrus with the crunched front end.
and ira, this is jake. im right in front of you in my signature, w/o a helmet. that was a fun race, despite me wrecking twice.
and ira, this is jake. im right in front of you in my signature, w/o a helmet. that was a fun race, despite me wrecking twice.
01-04-06, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by chicagoamdream
At least one person's coming from Champaign, and another from Madison...but I doubt they'll burn as bright.
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01-04-06, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by unelite
2pm at mad and canal. cool. looks like i'm gonna be riding my sirrus with the crunched front end.
and ira, this is jake. im right in front of you in my signature, w/o a helmet. that was a fun race, despite me wrecking twice.
and ira, this is jake. im right in front of you in my signature, w/o a helmet. that was a fun race, despite me wrecking twice.
01-04-06, 05:58 PM
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The Wisc. cats always come in and come strong early. Last year was Casey Masterson (whose friend ended up buying my Pista at the time, heh, small world) who came on strong early.
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