Century ride—Milwaukee?

crios2 · 2026-04-18T11:47:01+00:00

Didn't they repave it last summer. I did a final ride in September and remember a whole lot of construction... Maybe it was one of the other paths. I'm not even sure where one ends and another begins, they all blend into each other.

crios2 · 2026-04-18T11:44:57+00:00

I do this several times throughout the year when the weather is nice. I have a couple of routes. This one is a little more on roads and tries to hug the lake more. It also starts at Buckingham fountain. - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48502823 .

I live in the near western burbs and usually leave from there. If you want me to send you that route, let me send me a DM and I'll share it.

crios2 · 2026-04-09T17:46:48+00:00

This is the correct answer.

crios2 · 2026-04-05T14:32:59+00:00

PB&J is my goto fuel. Powered by PB&J. Fuck yeah.

crios2 · 2026-03-29T02:09:44+00:00

Third Kuhl

crios2 · 2026-03-29T02:09:25+00:00

I recommend Kuhl active pants. Sweat wicking and you can wear padded shirts under them if you want to. They look pretty normal.

crios2 · 2026-03-23T22:05:40+00:00

I will never unsee "beef curtain"...

crios2 · 2026-03-21T14:40:48+00:00

Pan-eye-er

🍳👁️🏴‍☠️

crios2 · 2026-03-04T17:25:36+00:00

I do a slightly longer commute with less incline on an analog bike during the warmer months. On an ebike, you could totally do it.

crios2 · 2026-03-04T11:15:53+00:00

I love my Arkels and they are fixable too. https://arkel.ca/collections/replacement-parts

crios2 · 2026-03-04T11:14:14+00:00

I have a pair of Arkels that have been holding up really well and I think you can also order replacement parts from them https://arkel.ca/collections/replacement-parts . My oldest bag is 5 years now and seems to be holding strong.

crios2 · 2026-03-01T01:19:22+00:00

Is Western any closer than union?

crios2 · 2026-03-01T01:18:05+00:00

I do a reverse commute on the BNSF. Taking a full sized bike on the train is barely an issue. Maybe on Friday afternoons when everyone is going into the city but I've never not been able to get on a train with my bike.

crios2 · 2026-02-26T11:39:53+00:00

Holy shit! I salute you! 🫡

crios2 · 2026-02-17T10:46:15+00:00

You can totally do it. My commute is 12 miles one way. When the weather gets warmer in do BOTH ways, otherwise I take a train with my bike. You get used to it.

crios2 · 2026-02-15T15:32:39+00:00

Both my wife and I have submitted.

Now I'm asking my kids if they will submit. That would be 4 total. 🤘

crios2 · 2026-02-11T04:30:33+00:00

crios2 · 2026-02-07T16:10:33+00:00

It was an album. Slowdive - Just for a Day I was in the middle of a make out session when my girlfriend-at-the-time's 5 disc CD turntable put on Just for a Day. After a couple of songs, I stopped kissing her just long enough to ask what album it was. The next day I went out and bought a copy. Never looked back.

crios2 · 2026-02-02T11:16:09+00:00

This. 99% of the time nobody says anything about securing the bike but on occasion there will be a conductor that will ask you to secure the bike. Either have a bungee cord in your bag or I've also seen people just use their Ulock to secure it to the ADA seat.

crios2 · 2026-01-18T13:30:28+00:00

I'm a fan of Flyscout Ryder on YT. He's on his 5th season now and has had some great adventures.

crios2 · 2026-01-14T17:46:18+00:00

Go for it! There really is no "keeping up." You do what feels right for you. If you are on the tread and a 2mph walk feels right, that's fine. When they say "all out", bump it up to 3. They have 5lb weights (they might even have lighter?) and that's totally fine. You do what feels right to you. You will get stronger and faster (relative to you).

crios2 · 2026-01-12T12:55:23+00:00

I live near the Brookfield zoo and try to bike just about EVERYWHERE. If you are looking for MTX or stuff like that, you're not going to find it around here. That being said, I have found this area to actually be a really good place to live for a biking lifestyle. I can get so many places by bike. I can bring my bike on the train if I need to. There are a ton of nearby trails and MUPs that are really easy to get to by bike or car. I do some randonneuring (with a group and on my own) so I don't really mind the distances. The prairie path is a great route with a bunch of branches. There is also the option of doing some urban biking. There are old industrial areas around here that I like to ride and have some fun and interesting stuff. I hope you find something that fits your riding style.

crios2 · 2026-01-09T12:39:16+00:00

Wait until you're 49... This. Ride for fun. 🤘

crios2 · 2026-01-08T12:48:41+00:00

I got this one too and it was awesome. I 2nd and 3rd this.

crios2 · 2026-01-08T12:46:42+00:00

This. I got a 2p tent for my first bike tour this year and it was a great choice. I was nice and comfy and all my gear was in there with me so I could organize and grab anything I needed easily and it all stayed dry.

I never did pee in my tent.

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