The moment is here! Dottie and I wanted to find a way to draw for the prizes together, so we gave Wetoku a spin. The sound leaves something to be desired, but it was fun to be on screen together. Watch the video, or just click through the jump to see the list of winners if you can't stand the suspense. 
Round III Winners:
Kaitlyn of Thoughts of Mint Green - Banjo Brothers commuter backpack
Karen V. - Crane Bell from Rivendell
Liz Y. - Queen Bee Panniers
Linda N. - Soma Deco ...
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Am I the only one who hears the Supertramp song in my head based on the post title? I blame my dad.
Today I did indeed take the long way home. Normally my commute route is a major diagonal street (Lincoln Ave, for the locals). Diagonal streets are favored among both cyclists and motorists because they cut through Chicago's usual grid - after all, the quickest way from point A to point B is a straight line. Due to the heavy bike traffic, this street is a designated bike route and there are either bike lanes or ...
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On Monday (hooray for holiday weekends) I rode a few miles, set up my blanket under a big tree by the lake, laid out my spread of fizzy drink and fresh berries, and read a novel for a couple of hours. Although the local news warned that because of the 90 degree temps everyone should stay in the air conditioning (sigh) the day was beautiful in the shade with the legendary Chicago wind keeping things cool.
The gorgeous location, so private and quiet, was amazing for a city as big a...
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We are now entering the final phase of the Summer Games. How time flies! Ladies and gentlemen, your challenge awaits.
June 28-July 18: New Territory
Ride a greenway ("nature" bike trail)
Have a bicycle picnic
If you don’t normally ride to work, commute by bike, or by bike/train or bike/bus
If you do commute, take the long way home: add distance to your usual ride
Explore a new part of town by bike
Prizes for this round (to be awarded to anyone who plays in Part III) include:
Q...
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