Yep, we’re ready ! We can’t wait for some pavement so we can put the round-side down. I haven’t been out there to check this week, but we’re due for pavement soon. The Lemont to Cicero Ave section is to be paved this spring. I’m curious to see how the Cal-Sag will connect to the […]
Its time to get over stage fright. I think I was more nervous about speaking publicly than battling 4′ waves on Lake Michigan but just like surviving those waves, I survived my first public appearance. Actually, just like getting over those waves and looking forward to more — I’m looking forward to the next opportunity to […]
My favorite part of spring are the confused temperature swings of Mother Nature. One day, or even an in an hour, we’re breaking out the shorts, the next day it’s a white out. Today was the white out. As long as you take care on the roads, it’s beautiful. On the way to the office, I […]
The weather report came in, “plan on record snowfall”… The perfect reason to grab the snow shoes and head out. Luckily Lemont has great options close by so I didn’t have to drive far — we made our way over to the south ridge of Waterfall Glen. It’s one of my favorite areas because of […]
Why stay in just because it’s cold outside ? Not enough snow to shoe, so the boys and I went over to the Heritage Quarries. We parked at the eastern most lot, and really enjoyed the drive back. Our Subaru Outback helped make the road feel like an adventure with all the pot holes from winter. […]
Outstanding day paddling the Des Plaines with friends. The water was high from a week of rain which allowed us to really explore the backwaters. We had five folks in our flotilla. From the landing we headed east and upstream with the wind at our backs. The marsh was also accessible because of the high […]
We weren’t sure what to do on the “last” weekend of summer, so we took out our map of Dupage County Forest Preserves and through a dart at the map. It landed on the Lyman Center. We arrived and the boys (and myself) were interested in learning more about the turf roof. The staff and […]
My second Tour de Farms and certainly not my last. This year I’m proud to say that I started, and I finished ! Against all odds I finished my 75 miles. At mile 51-ish I snapped my chain. No sag vehicle when you need one, but luckily two guys stopped to help me pull a […]
Finally back at Waterfall and tried out the reroute of the trail. I like the change in the path, especially winding through the oak savannah and bumping into to a few stands of pine trees. I think the pines are one of my favorite aspects of the Waterfall Glen. The mileage for a full loop […]
Rolling on the Centennial Trail. The intention was to be on my road bike but I’m dealing with an issue with the extra set of rims and reoccurring flats. This is now one of my favorite rides on pavement. It’s a straight shot with light traffic and no cars. Lemont needs to work on a […]