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05/13/2010 - Added ride detail. Removed old rides.
06/10/2010 - Added some details, removed old rides.
07/01/2010 - Added some details, removed old rides.
07/26/2010 - Added Aug rides, added picnic details, removed old rides
08/31/2010 - Removed old rides, updated times for fall, extended ride calendar thru October. |
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Catrike Pocket 2005 Recumbent Tricycle
All original equipment. Ridden less than 500 miles.
18 speed (2 x 9)
Shimano Tiagra front derailleur
Shimano 105 rear derailleur
Shimano 105 cranks
Avid disc brakes
Schwalbe Marathon 18x1.5 tires in excellent shape
Pictures: http://tinyurl.com/2bsoy4c
I'm asking $1000 for it. It was $1600+ new.
contact Frank Hensley
dr_frank_hensley@yahoo.com
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Thanks to Bob Cross for alerting me to this excellent video
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"While Streetfilms was in Copenhagen for the Velo-City 2010 conference, of course we wanted to showcase its biking greatness. But we were also looking to take a different perspective then all the myriad other videos out there. Since there were an abundance of advocates, planners, and city transportation officials attending from the U.S. and Canada, we thought it'd be awesome to get their reactions to the city's built environment and compare to bicycling conditions in their own cities."
Video: http://www.streetfilms.org/cycling-copenhagen-through-north-american-eyes/
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Traffic Skills 101 Offered
Folks on Spokes has been very fortunate over the years to have bicycling instructors certified by the League of American Bicyclists among are members.
The first was Bill Lang who was one of the very first Effective Cycling Instructors in Illinois! Currently, Larry Mysz is the club's most active League Cycling Instructor, as they are now known. Larry has very graciously offered to teach Traffic Skills 101 to FOS members at half the usual cost! If at least five FOS members (including those who join to take advantage of the offer) sign up to take this course, he will arrange the sessions at the convenience of the participants and charge only $25.00.
Traffic Skills 101 gives cyclists t...
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In the past it was not possible to move bikes around Michigan on Amtrak. Amtrak in Michigan does not allow bikes to be rolled on trains as they do on several Illinois and Missouri routes. Also, because there are no Amtrak stations with baggage handling capabilities in Michigan, bikes could not be shipped in boxes.
It looks like all that is about to change. Here is an e-mail from an official at the Michigan Department of Transportation responding to a question about bikes on Amtrak in Michigan.
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Hello,
Thanks for your e-mail to MDOT. I've recently spoken to a staff person with MDOT's Office of High Speed Rail and Innovative Project...
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Chicago initiates a bike sharing program
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/ct-met-schmich-0730-20100730,0,5781993.column
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We will be having our annual Folks on Spokes Ice Cream Social in the Frankfort Gazebo on Old Plank Trail (behind the lumber company) between 11 am and 2 pm. Fern and her helpers will be there to scoop up some yummy ice cream or yogurt sundaes. Please join us for this FREE event and chill out under the gazebo with our fellow bikers while enjoying a cool treat.
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Indiana Bike Projects
By Al Sturges
Bob Huffman, of the C4 group who spoke to FOS earlier this year, has provided an update of the status of bike projects in Northwest Indiana. Bob notes that the following projects are complete:the tunnel at Broadway, two projects in Hobart (Wisconsin to Lake Park and City Ball Park to Linda), Whiting bike trail, Little Calumet River Northcote to Wicker Park. Status of some other projects:
Penn Erie Trail
From present Erie Lackawanna Trail to Main Street in Crown Point starting in December 2009. Under construction summer 2010
Munster Pennsy Greenway
Calumet to Main. Scheduled for September 2009 completion. Contract awarded August 7,...
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Musician David Byrne in Chicago to promote Bike To Work Week
http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/2405106,taking-heads-biking-advocate-061710.article |
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June 13 Show n go from Target
June 20 Show n go , Target
June 27 Bill Guedea, Target start
July 4 Tom Korn, Target
July 11 Chuck Burke, Target
July 18 Dennis Newcom, Goodenow Grove start
July 25 Chuck Burke, Target start
August 1 Wes Cunningham, Target
August 8 Bill Guedea, Target
August 15 need ride leader, or show n go- Target
August 22 ride leader Tom Korn, Target
August 29 ride leader needed
Sept 5 Labor Day weekend
Sept 12 Club picnic, Hickory Barrens start
Sept 19 ride leader needed |
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F.K. Day designed a better machine for the developing world--then set out to teach people how to make it for themselves. From Forbes Magazine 5/20/2010
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/2.....bicycle-economy.html |
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| Sure. Drop me a line at larry@customized-applications.com. I could do something like that once a week. |
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Hi Frodojr,
I live between Bloom and Marian, and ride Western between 26th and 8th St (205th St) a couple times a week. I don't think it's too bad, but I'm not on it at the worst of the morning rush.
If you don't like the traffic on Western, you could take the side path on the west side of Western to Illinois Street (16th st), Get on Western for a block, then turn east on 15th st and work through the residential streets just south of Marian.
Here is a route from Illinois and Western to Marian that uses the residential streets south of Marian. ...
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I'm planning on joining. I want to get into biking more seriously, hopefully beginning to bike to work at Marian Catholic this summer and next year.
I live on Ash Street in Park Forest. Wondering how safe members feel Western Avenue is? What would be the safest route to Marian Catholic, corner of Joe Orr Rd. and Ashland Ave. in Chicago Heights?
How safe do you consider Joe Orr?
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| After I build up some endurance I might be able to join the rider from Mokena. For now I would be looking to get on Old Plank Trail at the Old Target at about 6:00 PM on a weeknight. That would allow for well over 5 miles going west and the return leg before it gets dark. We could communicate by personal e-mail since I don't ck the FOS website very often. I ck "landhawke2002@att.net" every day. I have the option "check this to be e-mailed each time someone replies to this topic" however an e-mail did not arrive after your May 19th post. |
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Hi Lance,
What did you have in mind? 10-12 mph, 10 to 20 miles might be fun on a weeknight. |
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| I have been riding in Kankakee River State Park the past 7 years. It is much more difficult than the flat Old Plank Trail or I&M trail. I have been riding low miles, only 11 miles each ride, so it may take awhile to build up to longer trips. My speed now is 10 to 12 mph, but may be higher on the flatter terrain. I would like to find people for weeknight rides, or Saturday rides, from Matteson. Saturday mornings from Frankfort would work too, but I didn't see anything going on at this time. Sunday morning is in conflict with church. |
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Steve Buchtel, Southland Coordinator for Active Transportation Alliance, will share with us progress on the Calumet-Sag Trail, which is now moving into the design & engineering phase on schedule for construction in 2012 - a pace unprecedented in Illinois for a trail its size. Grants for amenities, trail heads and wayfinding from Senator Durbin will allow the trail to connect with each of the 14 communities it passes through, and that work is underway. Steve will also fill us in on the Happy Trails Jamboree, a fund raising ho-down for the Calumet-Sag Trail on October 1.
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Come and see, Bicycle Racing USA, a lavish overview of many of the world's top pro and amateur bicycle racers caught in the heat of action: training, tactics, technique, and the excitement of man guiding a high-speed, well-tuned, two-wheeled racing machine up and down mountains, through countryside and cities, around tracks, weathering crashes and jumps, and majestically competing in marathon events.
This short 30 minute program shows the wide range of bicycle racing formats in the US; also introduces racing styles, techniques, and tactics.
This film is from the "Edwards Classic Sports Films Collection". Harvey Edwards would be correctly described as a filmmaking raconteur: his documentaries...
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FOS May Program,
Smart Cycling by Gina Kenny of LIB (League of American Bicyclists)
For our May Program, Gina Kenny, a League Certified Instructor (LCI) will provide some excerpts from the Smart Cycling Program.
Whether you are a beginning or experienced cyclist, or are returning to cycling after years away from it, you will find something useful for you in the Smart Cycling Traffic Skills 101 course. Experience the enjoyment of bicycling for fun and exercise. Preserve the environment and save money by running errands by bike rather than car.
2 two hour sessions cover
1. Finding The Right Bike & Setting It Up to Fi...
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| For those who remember Charlene Wexler I've written a book about Chicago in the sixties called MURDER ON SKID ROW. Available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and book stores. http://www.charlenewexler.com web site. |
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Attorney and biking enthusiast Bill Lazarus will speak on legal principles and case law important to bicyclists in Illinois. He'll also talk about what to do if you or someone you know is seriously injured in a bike crash.
The meeting starts at 7:30 PM at Flossmoor Village Hall, which is located on Flossmoor Road between the Metra tracks and Governors Highway. The public is invited to attend. |
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Okay, thanks for the update. Julia and I were planning to go, maybe there will be another one coming up that we can go to.
Jim and Julia |
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| The forest preserves we intended to use were closed by the FPD two days before the hike date. |
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Link to case: http://www.ohiobike.org/selz/Selz_Appeal_Decision.htm
Summary:
IN THE COURT OF APPEALS FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY, OHIO
City Of Trotwood Vs Steven O. Selz
Cyclist Steven 0. Selz was convicted of violating Section 333.04(a) of the Trotwood, Ohio, Municipal Code, which provides as follows:
- No person shall stop or operate a vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede or block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, except when stopping or reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or to comply with law.
Selz contends that the evidence in the record is insufficient to support the conviction, because it is clear from...
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I made a presentation at tonight's meeting using some slides I prepared from my Google Earth maps. Several people asked if they could access the maps. Yes. Here's how:
1. Go to my web site by using the link: http://tinyurl.com/yg2rtuz
2. Download a small file called a KMZ file to your computer. It's the first file listed.
3. Open the file. It will start Google Earth and load in all my maps. They cover bike trails from Michigan to Wisconsin plus suggested on road connecting routes.
I enjoyed tonight's visit and thanks for the interest in the maps.
I see you can attach files. I'll try to...
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Hello Terry,
Welcome to the forum. One thing you might not be aware of is that the I & M Canal Trail consist mostly of finely ground packed limestone. It can be rather nasty on a rainy day.
Maybe not something you would want to ride a nice carbon fiber bike on. As an alternate the Old Plank Trail is one of the best trails around this area and many of us from
the club can be frequently seen riding it. Come on out and meet some of our members this Thursday.
Next Meeting ... Thursday March 25, 2010 at 7:30PM
Flossmoor Village Hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road(west of Metra tracks, east of Gov. Hwy) |
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Hi Terry,
We have probably passed each other on the Old Plank Road trail. I ride parts of it fairly often, though I get on it at the very east end.
Watch the FOS ride schedule for rides on the I&M canal. There will probably be one or two between Channahon and Morris this year.
What kind of road bike did you get?
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I am Terry and from Mokena. I took up riding about 5 years ago as an alternative to running. I went from a cheap Mountain Bike from Target to a really nice Hybrid, to my new Carbon Fiber Road bike, which I have yet to get out on. I am always looking for riders on the Old Plank Trail. I ride in the evenings after work (25 miles) and on both weekend days weather permitting. I will do 35-50 miles depending on other things I have to do. I do get out to the Cook County trails and I do want to try the I&M trail this year. Email me if anyone just wants to get out and put on some miles. Tpaggi@me.com.
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Solid information on patching tubes, including how patches work, why them might fail, and how to keep them from leaking, all from Jobst Brant's excellent website
http://draco.acs.uci.edu/rbfaq/FAQ/8b.1.html |
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