Training in Chicago

Sunday, 8 July 2007

In contrast to Prague, Chicago is probably one of the worst places in the world for mountain biking. It is flat. The closest I'm going to get to hill training is mounting a kerb. The roads are effectively parking lots with narrow gaps between stationary cars with engines off and stationary cars with engines on. There is a lovely bike path for about 20km along the lake shore front but on Wednesday 4th of July when I went out for my first cycle, there were way too many revelers to dodge. When I came across a wall of people at the 'Taste of Chicago' food festival, there was nothing else I could do but join in. I have to say the cheesecake on a stick, dipped in chocolate is the trip highlight so far.

Photos to follow.

Thor