Sunday, May 30, 2010

Biking The Drive

Sunday morning, 4:30 a.m. The sun was coming up over Navy Pier when we headed out northbound on Lake Shore Drive.

I have never been on such a wonderful ride in my life. The skyscrapers are up close and personal. The breeze off Lake Michigan is phenomenal. The exhileration of completing 30 miles all before 10:00 is not to be denied. Such a fabulous way to begin Summer; such a lovely city.


(I didn't ask my mother permission to post her picture, but you can imagine her: a pretty petite blonde, whose Mother's Day present this was. Thank goodness she loves adventure, and inspires me to leave my reading chair.)

12 comments:

  1. Such a cute pic :) I would LOVE to do something like this :D Looks like tons of fun!

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  2. Some of us look cuter with our bicycle helmets off and our lipstick on, but this wasn't a day for beauty. Except all around me in Chicago. :)

    It's good to do something out of the ordinary...

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  3. What fun!! I need to get out on the bike trail again! We're in San Diego for the long weekend and having a wonderful time visiting my brother and his family. The weather is beautiful. I may never go home!

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  4. Such an energizing experience! Good for all of you :)

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  5. What fun! Always good to see a book lover out there doing something physical for a change. ;) Wish I could do more outdoorsy stuff this summer!

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  6. Cool! Looks like a gorgeous ride. Further incentive to get out on the bike this summer myself. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. An experience indeed. Sadly, I have news. I don't know how to bike! That view is fantastic! We spotted a huge city view on the mall's parking lot and with just that, we were in awe. You never see much here.

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  8. Early morning bike rides really are the best. And just from that one shot, I can really see why movies set in Chicago are often filmed in Toronto!

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  9. Congratulations on your ride. And how fun to bike down Lake Shore Drive with no car traffic. I love that.

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  10. What lovely pictures, and so much fun for both of you :)

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  11. yay, another fellow cyclist. congratulations on your ride!

    i love the last picture with the skyline and the bikers. very cool!

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  12. Sounds like an awesome day. I'm so glad the weather cooperated for you!

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