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Forum: Great Lakes
05-11-16, 09:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 749
Posted By billwatson58

any Morris IL riders out there?

I'll be in Morris next week and looking to do some road riding - anywhere around 18mph, up to 70 miles or so. Flexible on when. Was there yesterday, rode from Morris to Ottawa and back. Thanks,...
Forum: Great Lakes Rides and Events
08-05-13, 09:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 672
Posted By billwatson58

Oak Park IL Wright Ride August 18th

http://oakparkcycleclub.org/wright_ride
Forum: Great Lakes
04-03-12, 08:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,327
Posted By billwatson58

I've ridden alot in Vilas Cty and can recommend...

I've ridden alot in Vilas Cty and can recommend it. Boulder Junction, Star Lake, Sayner, Conover (Hwy K) - good stuff!
Forum: Great Lakes
04-03-12, 08:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,327
Posted By billwatson58

I can heartily endorse Viroqua and its surrounds.

I can heartily endorse Viroqua and its surrounds.
Forum: Touring
07-27-11, 12:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,033
Posted By billwatson58

I've been on the road* is why I haven't replied. ...

I've been on the road* is why I haven't replied. The dad said they would have driven but they didn't have $500 to get the car fixed. I was worried for them given how hot it was and that they were...
Forum: Touring
07-21-11, 09:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,033
Posted By billwatson58

a tale of cyclists needing serous help

So Tuesday around 11am I'm about an hour south of Macon GA on Hwy 23 and come over a little rise in the road and I pass 3 people walking their bikes, on the wrong side of the road, and get a sense...
Forum: Touring
10-15-10, 08:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 913
Posted By billwatson58

Add some paragraphs and which Union Station. I'm...

Add some paragraphs and which Union Station. I'm working on a longer write up with more hopefully not boring details.
Forum: Touring
10-13-10, 10:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 913
Posted By billwatson58

Amtrak to La Crosse, then ride home.

Amtrak to La Crosse, then ride home.

On September 27th I boarded the 2:15pm Amtrak train from Union Station in Chicago for La Crosse with my Novara Randonee in a box, and arrived in time to watch...
Forum: Great Lakes
09-18-10, 06:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 760
Posted By billwatson58

Chicago to Milwaukee

When I did the Frozen Snot Century, the directions couldn't have been much simpler: lakefront path to Sheridan Road to Rt. 32. In Kenosha, get off 32 at 91st and take 7th up through town, then just...
Forum: Touring
09-15-10, 10:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 370
Posted By billwatson58

La Crosse to Chicago

Planning a trip from La Crosse to Chicago, via Amtrak on 9/27 to La Crosse, with overnight stops at Wildcat State Park, Baraboo, Green Lake, Sheboygan, and Milwaukee, then back to Chicago. I've...
Forum: Commuting
07-24-10, 01:02 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 303,218
Posted By billwatson58

warm rain

Had a great commute home today in a warm intermittent rain. So glad I rode. The high in Chicago was 94 today with a heat index of 104.
Forum: Commuting
01-25-10, 07:34 PM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 303,218
Posted By billwatson58

I was off today, but was glad to see two...

I was off today, but was glad to see two commuters about 15 minutes apart booking down my street tonight in the snow, well lit, and otherwise geared up. Good motivation!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-23-09, 08:03 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,034
Posted By billwatson58

I was going to make a new post but this seems...

I was going to make a new post but this seems appropriate here. The other night I had an Elmhurst IL cop pass me going the other way who turned around and caught up to me at the next light and ask...
Forum: Touring
09-08-09, 10:05 PM
Replies: 4,826
Views: 2,624,301
Posted By billwatson58

Randonee w/Tubus & Ortlieb

Maiden voyage with the new Novara Randonee with Tubus racks and Ortlieb bags. I took Metra from River Forest to Elburn, rode to Dekalb and down to Shabbona, and camped at Shabbona. Next morning...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-04-09, 07:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 748
Posted By billwatson58

Zambulance

http://thesaladmagblog.bloglines.co.za/2009/08/02/retrofit-turns-a-bicycle-to-an-%E2%80%98ambulance%E2%80%99/

Retrofit Turns a bicycle to an 'Ambulance'

Zambikes is a project that retrofits...
Forum: Commuting
08-02-09, 10:19 PM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 303,218
Posted By billwatson58

Great day for commuting in the Chicago area...

Great day for commuting in the Chicago area today. Saw a good number of riders out this morning, and had nice tailwind for the ride home. Saw some people working on a bike across the street after...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-09, 09:27 PM
Replies: 15,462
Views: 4,093,906
Posted By billwatson58

Schwinn Collegiate found at a garage sale in New...

Schwinn Collegiate found at a garage sale in New Holland Illinois over the weekend. Asked the owner how much, and was told $10. I didn't haggle. Pumped up the tires, raised the seat, and took it...
Forum: Touring
07-07-09, 07:58 AM
Replies: 4,826
Views: 2,624,301
Posted By billwatson58

Randonee with Tubus Racks

After 4 months the Tubus racks arrived and I've mounted them on my 09 Randonee and added stainless bottle cages. Now for some panniers. I'm leaning toward the Ortlieb Front/Rear Roller Plus.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-12-09, 06:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 930
Posted By billwatson58

Remove your posts and talk to an attorney

Remove your posts and talk to an attorney
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-03-09, 10:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 850
Posted By billwatson58

OP cyclist run down by teen -- Brookfield police say driver was drunk at the wheel

Wed. Journal article (http://wednesdayjournalonline.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=14736&TM=83919.28)

These scum had better get some jail time for this
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-26-09, 10:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,530
Posted By billwatson58

From being left hooked, a bruised hip, at least...

From being left hooked, a bruised hip, at least one broken rib, and a slight fracture below my knee, all on my left side. Was sent home the day of the accident with lots of pain meds and was off...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-20-09, 08:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,106
Posted By billwatson58

"Confrontation" turns out friendly

I'm heading to work yesterday morning and ahead of me to my right a small SUV rolls through a stop sign near a school, pulls around the corner and stops. As he's getting out of the car, I mention...
Forum: Touring
03-14-09, 03:46 PM
Replies: 4,826
Views: 2,624,301
Posted By billwatson58

I don't have a definite route but I'm thinking my...

I don't have a definite route but I'm thinking my starting/stopping point will be Athlone as I have cousins there. From there, I'm thinking of heading up toward Achill Island, down to Galway, Berra...
Forum: Touring
03-14-09, 03:02 PM
Replies: 4,826
Views: 2,624,301
Posted By billwatson58

09 Randonee

This morning was the maiden voyage for my new Randonee. I went 32 miles and enjoyed the ride - it felt good. I'm waiting for Tubus racks for front and rear (the Cosmo and the Nova) and I'll put my...
Forum: Touring
02-02-09, 11:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,719
Posted By billwatson58

To save time next time, call the closest REI to...

To save time next time, call the closest REI to you and they can look on the inventory system and see what stores have what you are looking for.
Forum: Great Lakes
02-01-09, 09:30 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 328,340
Posted By billwatson58

19 miles RT to work. It was pretty dry and over...

19 miles RT to work. It was pretty dry and over freezing today.
Forum: Touring
01-28-09, 10:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 382
Posted By billwatson58

Airline question

I'm looking to fly to Ireland in May for a 2 week tour and the airlines I'm considering are Aer Lingus and Continental. Does anyone have any feedback on taking a bike on either of these airlines? ...
Forum: Utility Cycling
01-24-09, 08:03 PM
Replies: 941
Views: 561,983
Posted By billwatson58

My cargo rig: 1976 Raleigh Sprite with an old...

My cargo rig: 1976 Raleigh Sprite with an old and crooked front basket. The rear baskets were replaced by a rack as they were too flimsy. Between the front basket, rear panniers, and a backpack...
Forum: Touring
01-22-09, 09:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 554
Posted By billwatson58

I pulled the trigger today on an '09:...

I pulled the trigger today on an '09: http://www.rei.com/product/776887 I like the color this year - hope to take it to Ireland this year where the Moss color should blend in nicely. Only one...
Forum: Great Lakes
12-31-08, 12:17 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,286
Posted By billwatson58

3,329 in '08, aiming for 4K in '09.

3,329 in '08, aiming for 4K in '09.
Forum: Great Lakes
11-07-08, 10:35 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 328,340
Posted By billwatson58

11/7 Rode to work today, 20 miles round trip. A...

11/7 Rode to work today, 20 miles round trip. A real change in the weather compared to a few days ago.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-07-08, 10:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,390
Posted By billwatson58

I was an election judge and rode the 2 miles to...

I was an election judge and rode the 2 miles to the polling location I was stationed at. Got there before 5am, and got home at 9pm. Then I hopped on the el train to the loop in time for the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-07-08, 07:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 589
Posted By billwatson58

Print out a couple of these and hand one out the...

Print out a couple of these and hand one out the next time a situation like this occurs.

http://www.bikelib.org/education/laws.htm
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-17-08, 08:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,749
Posted By billwatson58

Alex at West Town Bikes in Chicago has a good...

Alex at West Town Bikes in Chicago has a good thing going - they don't have all their eggs in one basket with just repairs - they've diversified with classes. I've gone there with my niece's...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-18-08, 06:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,121
Posted By billwatson58

I should have mentioned that there are signs that...

I should have mentioned that there are signs that state cross traffic does not have to stop.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-17-08, 07:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,121
Posted By billwatson58

Not an acceptable excuse. He had come to a stop,...

Not an acceptable excuse. He had come to a stop, not a rolling stop. Trucks that big have a greater burden of responsibility for safety given their size and the fact that he was in a residential...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-17-08, 06:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,121
Posted By billwatson58

I made no indication whatsoever that I was...

I made no indication whatsoever that I was yielding or slowing down. He made that up as an excuse. Me thinks that in his mind he said "i'm in a big cement truck, so what if the dude on the bike...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-17-08, 05:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,121
Posted By billwatson58

In hindsight, I was just awestruck that the guy...

In hindsight, I was just awestruck that the guy thought that it was ok to pull out in front of me because I was on a bike.

And about Obama - there's no apostrophe in his name - though I think I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-17-08, 12:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,121
Posted By billwatson58

Cement truck pulls out in front me, doesn't care.

So I'm tooling around a residential area not far from home and at a cross street to my left a cement truck stops then proceeds to pull out in front me - I have no stop and thus the right of way. I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-20-08, 08:14 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,872
Posted By billwatson58

My siberian husky dog loves to run too and I'm...

My siberian husky dog loves to run too and I'm not a runner. At an early age I took her out on the bike with a tight grip on the leash and once or twice she tried to cross in front to go after a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-06-08, 02:09 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,188
Posted By billwatson58

Take the pledge: ...

Take the pledge:

http://www.healthystreets.org/drive_with_care_pledge.html
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-02-08, 04:43 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 9,180
Posted By billwatson58

Here's a good thing - this week a colleague told...

Here's a good thing - this week a colleague told me that his sister went with him to the July CM in Chicago for the first time and is now keen on cycling and plans to start riding. This is just one...
Forum: Commuting
07-31-08, 09:22 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,284,007
Posted By billwatson58

On my way home today I hit the 500 mile mark for...

On my way home today I hit the 500 mile mark for the month which is a lot for me, but YTD I'm only at 1,766 so hitting my goal of 4,000 for the year will be tough to make.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-31-08, 08:46 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 9,180
Posted By billwatson58

CM is different things to different people. For...

CM is different things to different people. For me, its just a a hell of a lot of fun. Where are you getting your info that "not many cyclists even like it"? At last Friday's CM in Chicago, over...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-31-08, 06:14 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 9,180
Posted By billwatson58

I disagree. CM has been and will continue to...

I disagree. CM has been and will continue to grow, both in the number of riders who participate, and the number of cities that have CM rides.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-28-08, 10:45 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 15,635
Posted By billwatson58

You must be blind. The cyclist turned left to...

You must be blind. The cyclist turned left to avoid him.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-29-08, 10:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,859
Posted By billwatson58

To be clear, it was in a village prepared...

To be clear, it was in a village prepared newsletter that goes to residents, not a local newspaper.
Forum: Commuting
06-29-08, 06:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,065
Posted By billwatson58

Very well done. One less car, and one new...

Very well done. One less car, and one new friend. Sweetness!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-29-08, 06:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,859
Posted By billwatson58

Totally cool...I did not take it that way. I...

Totally cool...I did not take it that way. I know the guy who heads the League of Ill. Bicyclists and he's shown an interest in this and between he and I we will formulate a response and how to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-29-08, 08:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,859
Posted By billwatson58

Quit reading that government propaganda and ride ...

Quit reading that government propaganda and ride - I will continue to ride as usual, but instead of being proactive about bike safety, the old mindset that cars take precedence on the streets is...
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