Thomas Gouard
The weather peaked at 70 degrees today and best believe I had planned on cycling once I took notice of it the day before. And as always, I planned this ride on the go, but I did consider cycling towards Wicker Park neighborhood as I crossed N Western Ave into Near West Side neighborhood of Chicago. It was not until I hit the United Center (Home of the Chicago Bulls & Blackhawks), which looked beautiful off to my right hand side via W Warren Blvd, I decided on going towards Lake Michigan.
Once I hit Millennium Park, I then decided on making either DuSable Harbor, Navy Pier or Ohio Street Beach my turnaround point for this ride, which I ended up choosing Ohio Street Beach. I always enjoy the many sights along my routes, such as the skyscrapers, fitness enthusiasts, women and the sun glittering on Lake Michigan.
Enroute back to my apartment, I encountered a driver who wanted to ride with me in the future because of there being a lack of cyclists on the west side of Chicago. He, and I pulled off to the side and we exchanged numbers for a future ride. This slightly mirrored my last ride when I encountered the cyclist who coincidentally was an alumnus of two schools I had an interest in, which were Northeastern Illinois University and University of Illinois at Chicago. It inspired me to put together a future run/ cycling club in my neighborhood which I have had the interest in doing for years now since living in Hawaii. It would be beneficial for those living in the area because it introduces them to others that have an interest in getting into shape.
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This beautiful picture are Chicago city I know
Plenty plenty more to come and more shared already : ) Hope you enjoyed them all
Lol, that narrows it down. All of them! Hehe, thanks. And I have a treat for everyone once the weather warms up. I love capturing surises and sunsets, too.
tour de thomas? I love it
It had a nice ring to it, so I stuck with it
why wouldn’t you? when you got something that works, keep it in rotation…
Actually tempted to keep the whole theme going because in all reality it is a tour of the city.
there is still plenty of air left in those tires, if you’ll forgive the analogy
Nice views you were able to get. Glad you are still out exercising!
Of course I’m still out because I have been doing it for over a decade. It is part of my life naturally now because I enjoy the benefits health wise : )
Thanks
Many times people do this and then stop. But so glad your desire continues.
It is because they do it for the wrong reasons. Working out means more than just to look good in a outfit. I have been doing it for 12 years ; )
Is these picture belong to Chicago city ?
Yes, they are of Chicago
Looks like you have been busy taking pictures.
Yes, indeed. Out snapping pictures of my city, and promoting it