Cozy Cocktail Party Ride

Friday’s cocktail party ride took place on the coldest night of the season (in the 30′s) after a day full of rain. A great group of stalwarts showed up – a mix of old and new bike friends – and the result was an alternating cold and cozy ride. I love cold weather because then you get to warm up afterward!

Fancy Drinks at The Violet Hour

Me and Elisa

Ms. Elle writes at Dancing Gypsies. Cilantro is her fabulous vintage bike.

Ms Elle and Cilantro

Beers and Mac

Jeff writes at Uptown Biking Life. He has 7 bikes for 7 days – including this sweet Gazelle.

Jeff and his Gazelle

Scott and his WorkCycles Oma

A and her partner E write at Two Pitties in the City and have the most adorable pit bulls.

A and her Gary Fisher Simple City (E in the background)

John writes at Vote with Your Feet. Check out his amazing biking and walking adventures! Payton writes at West North.

John and Payton and a Pashley

The Dotties

I’ve mentioned before that a majority of Chicago cyclists quit with the first chill, and it was interesting to note that everyone who came to the ride is committed to riding this winter. We’ll definitely have to do this again in a couple of months in the snow. Something tells me the group will be very similar.

I loved hanging out with everyone, and Elisa got to see so much of the city. Cheers to fun bike rides!

(See pictures of our first cocktail party ride here.)