Eric Allix Rogers
@ericallixrogers.com
Architecture, interesting & historic places, Chicago, exploring cities by bike & transit. Mostly photos. Views my own. He/him. 🚲 🏙️ 🚆 🐱 🏳️🌈 📷
No, I buy the split red ones so they cook fast! I'm eating them.
January 11, 2026 at 2:58 AM
No, I buy the split red ones so they cook fast! I'm eating them.
Yes, and at this time of year, 100% of those people are paid by the park district 🙃
January 11, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Yes, and at this time of year, 100% of those people are paid by the park district 🙃
Looking at that building right now, lol
January 11, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Looking at that building right now, lol
Fingers crossed!
January 11, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Fingers crossed!
So much easier on my poor hands.
January 11, 2026 at 12:17 AM
So much easier on my poor hands.
Honestly, I don't know 🤣
January 11, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Honestly, I don't know 🤣
They make it possible for me to ride in much colder conditions, so I like them for that. I don't love how they restrict my hand positions, but it's a trade-off I'm willing to make.
January 11, 2026 at 12:04 AM
They make it possible for me to ride in much colder conditions, so I like them for that. I don't love how they restrict my hand positions, but it's a trade-off I'm willing to make.
Which is very fortunate since it has to go up and down four flights of stairs. I'm not keeping it in my building's basement.
January 11, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Which is very fortunate since it has to go up and down four flights of stairs. I'm not keeping it in my building's basement.
Haha, no, I am sticking with about 7k. We'll see what happens though, I'm excited to see what this does for me once the weather is nicer!
January 11, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Haha, no, I am sticking with about 7k. We'll see what happens though, I'm excited to see what this does for me once the weather is nicer!
Bike forever, problems for now.
January 10, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Bike forever, problems for now.
Lol, why would I buy something practical like that?
January 10, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Lol, why would I buy something practical like that?
Turns out that riding a bike that actually fits me properly is a lot more comfortable.
January 10, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Turns out that riding a bike that actually fits me properly is a lot more comfortable.
The first pic really looks like it does, lol.
January 10, 2026 at 11:48 PM
The first pic really looks like it does, lol.
They are gorgeous, but the noise they make when stuff hits them inside is going to take some getting used to. Sounds like I'm riding on a bug zapper.
January 10, 2026 at 11:46 PM
They are gorgeous, but the noise they make when stuff hits them inside is going to take some getting used to. Sounds like I'm riding on a bug zapper.
Wow the CTA really doesn't bother to run trains on weekends anymore.
January 10, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Wow the CTA really doesn't bother to run trains on weekends anymore.
I forgot to bring a lock with me today anyway so I am going to need to get home pretty expeditiously, in addition to being tired.
January 10, 2026 at 8:11 PM
I forgot to bring a lock with me today anyway so I am going to need to get home pretty expeditiously, in addition to being tired.
If you saw me on the Metra fully kitted out for winter riding without a bike, no you didn't.
January 10, 2026 at 8:09 PM
If you saw me on the Metra fully kitted out for winter riding without a bike, no you didn't.
Maybe tomorrow. There might need to be a bike ride tomorrow.
January 10, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Maybe tomorrow. There might need to be a bike ride tomorrow.
Someday when I have ample secure bike parking that doesn't involve stairs.
January 10, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Someday when I have ample secure bike parking that doesn't involve stairs.
On my way to the West Loop to get it at Peregrine!
January 10, 2026 at 8:07 PM
On my way to the West Loop to get it at Peregrine!