Friday, December 24, 2010
No One Made You Ride Your Bikes Today
The title to this post was a phrase used by a Lake Bluff police officer as he kicked our group of six riders off of Rockland Road (Rt. 176) and required us to use the very snowy North Shore Bike Path (which runs parallel to 176). After having just navigated this route, I would not recommend riding on the snowy North Shore Bike Path on a road bike to anyone that prefers to stay upright. This mis-adventure with a Lake Bluff police officer followed a failed attempt to spend money in Lake Bluff. The destination for our ride was supposed to be Bluffington's. However, when we got there, we discovered that it was closed for Christmas Eve. Oh well, despite these mis-adventures, it was still a mostly satisfying 45 mile ride. We ended up stopping at Panera Bread and warmed up by their fire. We also had a bit of fun at Martin's expense. He saved 50 grams by not installing a front derailleur on his frame, and when the chain inevitably fell off, he handled our teasing with a fair amount of grace..
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Armed with the intellectual prowess of a squirrel, the officer has unwittingly given us a great "group motto".
ReplyDeleteOh, I did not leave out the front derailleur to save weight...With abated breath, I am waiting for the Forte derailleur calbes to go on sale so I can hook up the derailleur. (Without the cable, the derailleur will always leave the chain on the small ring.) I am fiercely loyal to the Forte brand in case nobody noticed.