01-06-2016, 02:09 AM
I held out as long as I could guys, but the Chicago winter wins again. I will be storing the bike away for what I hope to be just two months (March, please be pleasant). I don't have heated gear and the thought of wiping out on some black ice even at 5mph is largely daunting on my ego and wallet.
I found a guy on craigslist that is renting an enclosed space for $35/month. Best deal I've found yet. There will be some peace of mind in that my bike has never been stored away (bought it in March) so at least while it's not getting any use it can be safely preserved.
I'm sure some of the other members here can sympathize with the temporary loss. A tough pill to swallow, but everyday that goes by brings us that much closer to riding. Also, the El Nino effect seems to be making this winter pretty mild. March riding may not be as unrealistic as it was last year round these parts.
I found a guy on craigslist that is renting an enclosed space for $35/month. Best deal I've found yet. There will be some peace of mind in that my bike has never been stored away (bought it in March) so at least while it's not getting any use it can be safely preserved.
I'm sure some of the other members here can sympathize with the temporary loss. A tough pill to swallow, but everyday that goes by brings us that much closer to riding. Also, the El Nino effect seems to be making this winter pretty mild. March riding may not be as unrealistic as it was last year round these parts.