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January 8, 2026 at 1:56 PM
January 4, 2026 at 11:17 PM
It was only a few days ago you couldn't find a sidewalk to walk on. Xmas eve day I was riding around and had lunch outdoors on the Mall. It's Michigan!

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December 26, 2025 at 5:20 PM
It's cold, and snowy, but there are simple things to help. Studded tires are obvious and toe warmers are nice. I wear them to work, on TOP of my toes, then put them in a zip lock bag, squeeze the air out and seal it. K they're can use for days.
December 16, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Ok. It's not a tease. Winter is early this year. It'll be interesting to see how long it lasts.

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#bikeride
December 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Another Brompton Day in Chicago. I had a ticket for"Much Ado About Nothing" so I didn't let some puny snowstorm get in the way. I was impressed that Chicago handles the snow so well. I really didn't need the snow tires, even the Lake Shore Trail was clear asphalt.

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December 4, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I did it! For once I was first to break snow in the morning. Now someone else can feel inferior seeing my tracks.

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December 2, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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November 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
November 15, 2025 at 7:32 PM
November 11, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Ok, it's weird shit on the road day! I've seen all sorts of hand tools, clothes, even a hair piece but never a stapler !?!

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October 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM
It's that time of year. AM & PM are going to be different. Carry a big bag for the clothes in the afternoon.

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October 10, 2025 at 12:46 PM
I notice the bike share stations on Chicago are always busy. They must be easy to use because I see a lot of first timers figuring out out and remembering how to ride. Is this happening in other cities?

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October 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
It's time for walnuts! They're coming down. These are on a trail, they're more dangerous on the road. The skinnier the tire, the more dangerous they are.

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October 2, 2025 at 8:37 PM
First full day of fall. Temps are inching down a bit and color is crawling into the leaves.

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September 24, 2025 at 1:24 PM
It's getting to the"mean"season. We're into Michigan's mean temperatures, 50's at night, and magnificent 70's daytime. It's so nice even the car collectors are getting their treasures out.

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September 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The first day scheduled to work at school is encouraging. The bike racks are full. It's the first year I've seen that.

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September 9, 2025 at 5:21 PM
On an afternoon ride to lunch a turkey stood sill, posing, nearly invisible by the trail. People ask if I ever use the basket. Well, yeah.

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September 7, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Spent a couple of days with vintage bike enthusiasts riding the White Pine Task to Cadillac Michigan. They tolerate me on my faux vintage, Rivendell. Two of us cut off for home the second day while the other three continued for two more days of fun.

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September 5, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Running a few errands and having lunch is a great opportunity to enjoy all the greenery and gardens along the bike trails, routes, and lanes that are hidden from drivers.

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#bikeride
August 30, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Michigan is amazing. Just an afternoon ride through the forest to enjoy one of the great coastlines of the world.

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August 16, 2025 at 4:58 PM
August 13, 2025 at 10:04 PM