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Oh my stars and garters

I got stuck a little late at work on Friday. This is, sadly, becoming a normal occurrence, but I have my bike, so I know I can get to most trains fast enough. Except for this Friday. I ran out … Continue reading

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White Out Brutality

Oh Chicago, you’re so silly. We had a really mild November, to the point that I was easily biking up till the week of Thanksgiving. Then came Thanksgiving. Snow, ice, wind, cold. Suddenly, Chicago remembered ‘Oh man! It’s almost December! … Continue reading

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iPhones, Igloos and I-90

Alternate Title: Tollroads, Turnpikes and Turkey One of the many things I love about my new car is that I can plug my iPhone into the audio jack and play through the speakers. The added bonus is that when I … Continue reading

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The 30% Rule of Bicycling

I’ve been told that novice bikers who don’t like to invest in all the gear for biking follow the 30% rule. That is, if the weather dude says there’s a 30% chance of rain, they don’t go. I personally follow … Continue reading

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An Ode to Chicago

Dear Chicago. I love you. I love your snow, your wind, your bitterness. I was out in weather that was -23 with the wind and I looked for an apartment. I found a new place and now I must pack. … Continue reading

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