LSD (Lake Shore Drive to non-Chicagoans)

[drodg33]

I live in Valparaiso just south east of the city. My wife and I have bicycled the LSD starting at the Museum of Science and Industry area and headed north for a 20 mile route. I throw the bikes in the back of a mini van and head up to the city. It is a beautiful ride on the walking, bike, running path. Anyhow I was just telling my wife this weekend I want to ride by CB1100 up there one Saturday or Sunday this summer and ride the lake shore.

[Setchman_imp]

My wife and I ride north on Sheridan Rd. regularly. In fact, we just did that Sunday. Any ride that gets you home just ahead of the rain is a good ride.

Haven't ridden LSD on a bike yet but have done it many times in the car. Sometimes, when driving back to Wisconsin and not pressed for time, it's fun to just continue north along Sheridan Rd. where the scenery changes from breathtaking skylines to breathtaking homes!

OK...so what I would do from Milwaukee is get up early...real early...before sunrise early...and high-tail it down 94 into Chicago..East on 55/Congress (you could come in on US41 or US45, but time would be the issue) to LSD then south to the museum campus. Take some awesome pictures of your bike with the museums and/or the skyline as a backdrop, then turn around and head north on LSD and Sheridan Rd and Green Bay Rd. all the way back to Kenosha and have breakfast at Frank's Diner (the 1/2 Garbage Plate is all that I should eat, but I usually order the Full). After that, MAYBE I'd stop at Fuel Cafe for a cup of coffee (or skip breakfast at Frank's and have lunch at Fuel Cafe). THAT would be a good day.

If you to do this...let me know and I could be persuaded to meet you along the way someplace.
MTC

That does sound like a great ride. At the risk of sounding like a total wimp, though, I already spend way more time on the tollways with all the lunatics than I prefer. Pre-lunatic early or not, I would have to plan a "back road" version of that ride, for sure.

My wife and I ride north on Sheridan Rd. regularly. In fact, we just did that Sunday. Any ride that gets you home just ahead of the rain is a good ride.

Haven't ridden LSD on a bike yet but have done it many times in the car. Sometimes, when driving back to Wisconsin and not pressed for time, it's fun to just continue north along Sheridan Rd. where the scenery changes from breathtaking skylines to breathtaking homes!

OK...so what I would do from Milwaukee is get up early...real early...before sunrise early...and high-tail it down 94 into Chicago..East on 55/Congress (you could come in on US41 or US45, but time would be the issue) to LSD then south to the museum campus. Take some awesome pictures of your bike with the museums and/or the skyline as a backdrop, then turn around and head north on LSD and Sheridan Rd and Green Bay Rd. all the way back to Kenosha and have breakfast at Frank's Diner (the 1/2 Garbage Plate is all that I should eat, but I usually order the Full). After that, MAYBE I'd stop at Fuel Cafe for a cup of coffee (or skip breakfast at Frank's and have lunch at Fuel Cafe). THAT would be a good day.

If you to do this...let me know and I could be persuaded to meet you along the way someplace.
MTC

OK...so what I would do from Milwaukee is get up early...real early...before sunrise early...and high-tail it down 94 into Chicago..East on 55/Congress (you could come in on US41 or US45, but time would be the issue) to LSD then south to the museum campus. Take some awesome pictures of your bike with the museums and/or the skyline as a backdrop, then turn around and head north on LSD and Sheridan Rd and Green Bay Rd. all the way back to Kenosha and have breakfast at Frank's Diner (the 1/2 Garbage Plate is all that I should eat, but I usually order the Full). After that, MAYBE I'd stop at Fuel Cafe for a cup of coffee (or skip breakfast at Frank's and have lunch at Fuel Cafe). THAT would be a good day.

If you to do this...let me know and I could be persuaded to meet you along the way someplace.
MTC
I would be so down for the ride south to the museum campus photo op, then back north to Kenosha for bfast and coffee. After that I'd have to say sayonara, thanks for the company.

Count me in on the northern half of the ride, though. If you want to meet in Kenosha, I'm up for that.

[specialist8]

I live in Valparaiso just south east of the city. My wife and I have bicycled the LSD starting at the Museum of Science and Industry area and headed north for a 20 mile route. I throw the bikes in the back of a mini van and head up to the city. It is a beautiful ride on the walking, bike, running path. Anyhow I was just telling my wife this weekend I want to ride by CB1100 up there one Saturday or Sunday this summer and ride the lake shore.

At the expense of ditching the motorcycle, the bike path is even more stunning as you get up right next to the lake. I love that curve just south of Oak St. Beach, as on windy days when the waves are choppy, that area will get flooded with water (harmlessly so), but it's entertaining to bike through due to it's mild risk. Great trail indeed. One of the few things I can proudly say tax payer money went well towards.

[drodg33]

I live in Valparaiso just south east of the city. My wife and I have bicycled the LSD starting at the Museum of Science and Industry area and headed north for a 20 mile route. I throw the bikes in the back of a mini van and head up to the city. It is a beautiful ride on the walking, bike, running path. Anyhow I was just telling my wife this weekend I want to ride by CB1100 up there one Saturday or Sunday this summer and ride the lake shore.

At the expense of ditching the motorcycle, the bike path is even more stunning as you get up right next to the lake. I love that curve just south of Oak St. Beach, as on windy days when the waves are choppy, that area will get flooded with water (harmlessly so), but it's entertaining to bike through due to it's mild risk. Great trail indeed. One of the few things I can proudly say tax payer money went well towards.

At the expense of ditching the motorcycle, the bike path is even more stunning as you get up right next to the lake. I love that curve just south of Oak St. Beach, as on windy days when the waves are choppy, that area will get flooded with water (harmlessly so), but it's entertaining to bike through due to it's mild risk. Great trail indeed. One of the few things I can proudly say tax payer money went well towards.
It does get a little hairy around Navy Pier on the bicycle. It is a beautiful ride... I would love to do the ride on the CB. I think I can avoid the toll road by taking 41 through Hammond and East Chicago. I would pick it up at highway 30 or I-94. We should put something together this summer for those who live in the general area.

[emptysea]

Alright then. This sounds like a plan...and I'm willing to do the planning. Look for a post in the next couple of days in the 'Gatherings' section. It will be titled "Trippin' on LSD"

[specialist8]

Damn, that is an insanely clever name. Can't wait for some fellow CB camaraderie.

[drodg33]

Alright then. This sounds like a plan...and I'm willing to do the planning. Look for a post in the next couple of days in the 'Gatherings' section. It will be titled "Trippin' on LSD"

Okay I will watch for it.. Thanks

[Setchman_imp]

Alright then. This sounds like a plan...and I'm willing to do the planning. Look for a post in the next couple of days in the 'Gatherings' section. It will be titled "Trippin' on LSD"

That's too funny. Thanks!

[Cormanus]

Specialist8, take LSD every time you go anywhere and the camaraderie will never end!

[fritzwilliger_imp]

Count me in, too! Those of you who will be riding LSD for the first time are in for a real treat!

Have been commuting on LSD ever since I got my brand new '14 DLX inspite of temps in the high 30s to 40s, except for this past weekend when they hit the 70s! Shh, don't tell anyone, but I tend to ride the northernmost stretch much, much faster than the posted speed limit of 40 MPH...!

BTW, in just 42 days of ownership (7 of those whilst I've been out of town), I've already ridden 515 miles! Absolutely LOVIN' this bike!! Trippin' on LSD... you betcha! So here we come!