It's all gravyyy. I had a great time, thanks for the invite! It was super cool to meet everyone/see everyone's rides. I'm new to the world of Rivendell ownership/ridership (this was literally my third or fourth time riding my Clem (and first >10 mile ride on it)), so this was a memorable one for me.
Also shout out to the Mack's folks - Sam for being hospitable as always, and Arb who serviced my rear wheel minutes before we set out on the ride. I'll keep an eye out for the next one! On Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 9:21:44 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: Scott and Gene - this just arrived in my inbox! I am sorry it didn’t arrive before the ride. I would hate to think you felt ignored! Thanks for coming. I just posted the ride video on a new thread. Also, it’s here: [image: 370771313_3561386334134504_7836472598718726022_n.jpg] Leah Peterson on Instagram: "We had 10 riders join us for our Chicago ride yesterday! In attendance: 1 silver Appaloosa (fun fact: it belonged to Will Keating) 1 green Hunq 1 A. Homer Hilsen 2 Sam Hillbornes 1 lime olive Clem L 1 yellow Legolas 1 Rivendell road custum 1 red Erickson 1 raspberry Platypus We began at @macksbikeandgoods in Evanston, where we were greeted warmly by Sam and Kelly Mack. They graciously set out coffee and refreshments, took photos and talked all the bike talk with our riders as we shopped their excellent store. If you are in the area, please go and see them; they carry all of our favorite things. We took photos and belatedly hit the road. We had several miles to ride before connecting with Chicago’s famous Lakefront Trail. The clouds were thick and the winds were high. We dodged triathletes, throngs of people, and later, the Chicago Bears fans. We were treated to gorgeous scenery and the sounds of crashing waves on the shores of Lake Michigan as we pedal <https://www.instagram.com/reel/CweJZD5gkCE/?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ==> instagram.com <https://www.instagram.com/reel/CweJZD5gkCE/?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ==> <https://www.instagram.com/reel/CweJZD5gkCE/?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ==> On Aug 27, 2023, at 9:20 PM, Scott Marriott <smar...@gmail.com> wrote: Any updates to this one yet? It will be good to visit the new location of Mack's either way. Scott, Chicago (Hyde Park) On Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 1:49:36 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: Just a reminder to mark your calendars for the Chicago Riv Ride on Aug 26th! We’ll start at Mack’s Bike and Goods, the Evanston Riv dealer, at 1030 and hit the Lakefront Trail from there. We’ll get lunch on the trail, admire each other’s bikes and make new friends. See you then. Leah and Marc On Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 6:13:34 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: I’m grateful for all the suggestions and may have questions for some of you later. Marc is out of town and I’ll chat with him when he gets back and we’ll finalize the plan…which may include winging it and deciding on the route at the shop! At any rate, sounds like we are going to get to meet a lot of new people and see their bikes and for that, I’m thrilled. Thanks for being so fun! Leah On Aug 5, 2023, at 3:04 PM, Jason <jrober...@gmail.com> wrote: Hey Hash, glad you think the route is good -- and that's a solid point on Sheridan. My map was a bit of a quick sketch to show a concept of potential destinations, but I just made a couple updates/improvements based on a ride I took up to Baha'i and down the Lakefront Trail in June. Connecting to the LFT from Evanston now shows much less of Sheridan and much more residential neighborhood before hitting Ardmore and the lake. That said, I'm certain there are other ways to improve the connections. Whatever direction the Chicago Riv Ride takes, I think it would probably be worth getting advice from the folks at Mack's. On Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 12:59:12 PM UTC-5 Hash wrote: Hey Jason, route looks great and I've wanted to see the Bahai house for a minute. Not sure of any alternatives, but throwing it out there that ride down Sheridan is pretty brutal with cars and lack of bike lanes. On Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 10:59:12 AM UTC-5 Jason wrote: Looks like great fun. I hope to attend. Thanks for organizing this, Leah and Marc! If we are considering other route options, as others are suggesting perhaps the North Branch Tail could be combined with the Lake Front Trail. I sketched a quick route from Mack's south on the LFT to the North Avenue Beach, then back north on the LFT until cutting west to Half Acre Beer Co <https://goo.gl/maps/u5qHDqx1sETeJ6BE7>., which has food, beer, and an outdoor patio. From there, the ride could connect back to Mack's via the North Branch Trail, but before stopping, see the nearby Baháʼí House of Worship <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bah%C3%A1%CA%BC%C3%AD_House_of_Worship_(Wilmette,_Illinois)>. Here's a map of that concept <https://www.strava.com/routes/3121841757059610842>. Jason Oak Park, IL On Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 9:04:52 AM UTC-5 codyt...@gmail.com wrote: I don't disagree with anything anyone has said about Navy Pier or the LFT. Once you hit North Ave it's pretty busy and becomes a different kind of ride, you're either slowing or dodging. But the location of Navy Pier makes sense given the mileage goal. And it's more or less a food court, so from an organizer's perspective it's an easy place for a group to eat lunch. (Since I've had kids my views on Navy Pier have softened.) Depending on start time, pace, and number of riders, it might be worthwhile to consider holding off on lunch until after the midpoint. I don't typically ride the LFT on weekends, at least not north of the museums, but I'd be happy to do it for a Riv ride. Looping around to the Channel Trail is a good idea, it's far less crowded. Also happy to do Bike the Drive with some fellow Riv riders - it's Sunday, September 3, though my son and I will be riding at a 9 year-old's pace. Cody Chicago On Wed, Aug 2, 2023 at 8:21 AM Marc Irwin <irwi...@gmail.com> wrote: We don't plan to go as far as McCormick Place. We're open to suggestions for lunch, I picked Navy Pier as a convenient turnaround point for a 35 mile ride from Mack's. Marc On Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 8:37:55 AM UTC-4 captaincon...@gmail.com wrote: I'm sort of in. There are sections of the Lakefront trail that are great. I'd recommend avoiding North Avenue to McCormick Place on a Saturday in August. Also, Navy Pier has little redeeming cultural value and the LFT is a disaster around there despite tens of millions of dollars spent. On Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 9:56:38 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: I’m open to options other than Navy Pier, but would request some place we can sit down and enjoy food and drinks, in keeping with the tradition of our Riv Rides. If we could sit out on a patio and keep the bikes near, well, that would be the dream. On Aug 1, 2023, at 7:18 PM, Mike Sherman <msher...@gmail.com> wrote: Seconding that navy pier will be touristy and packed, but there are a lot of good options near the trail in Lincoln park and uptown (and andersonville, and...) I'd be happy to convoy up from Hyde Park, and back down if anyone wants to end at the promontory point fire pits and do something picnic style. -Mike On Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 3:32:13 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: Please take and post photos. I took a very quick trip out to Evanston not quite 2 months ago for my daughter's graduate at Northwestern, and we took a pleasant hike around the lakeside path outskirting the campus. Rather lovely area. No bike, tho' at first I'd thought of borrowing a Brompton and taking Amtrak out from Albuquerque. On Tue, Aug 1, 2023 at 8:04 AM Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! <jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote: Hi All, The celebrated Lakefront Trail in Chicago is calling. 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