Okay, for starters I wasn’t actually wheel to wheel with a tow truck… At the beginning and the end of the typical cycling season we’re limited by daylight. Sunset is before 7pm and the sun isn’t rising until after 6. Yes, I can start using a headlight and taillight but more on that later. With […]
Seventh ride of the summer and starting to feel pretty good. Since I mostly ride solo, okay, all the time, I rely on Strava and my rides stats to push myself harder for my Tour de Farms with Team Zym. Not a whole lot of wildlife but more cycling traffic might answer that — with […]
After great, long vacation and leading our Cub Scout Pack at Day Camp, I’m back on the road. I’m also back on the road since the mountain bikes are both in the shop for repairs and maintenance. I headed over to the CalSag Trails West Parking Lot, jumped on the saddle and hit 30 miles, well […]
Saturday I set out to see if I could do a combo of the CalSag, Tinley Creek and George Dunn Trails. This time I brought my friend Frank, figured someone else should enjoy the tour with me, or help if something breaks on the bike. We set out at a steady pace ranging from 14-16 […]
I can’t beat the convenience of the Centennial Trailhead in Lemont / Romeoville off of 127th Street. It’s interesting to stop and realize the contrast of the location; giant Citgo Oil Refinery right next to a beautiful bike path through the Des Plaines River Watershed. I’m finally getting my legs back and enjoying tracking my […]
Getting my season started, late… Better late than never I suppose and glad that I did. I think the built up excitement fired me up to push myself harder, than or panicking about the MS150. I felt solid out there. The Centennial is still a wonderful asset to Lemont, though the trail head leaves 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 […]
Not many folks know, but Lemont has tremendous cross country skiing opportunities. The best part is they range from absolute beginner to advanced skater. If you’ve never skied and would like to learn or just ski on ski-only trails then Camp Sagawau is your best bet. If you’re ready for a bit more then head […]