Special Ebike Video: Riding Along Chicago's Lakefront Bike Path
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- čas přidán 29. 09. 2023
- Chicago's Lakefront Bike Path is amazing! Crowded for sure, but if you can handle riding with all the runners and bikes, you'll like this path for sure!
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So glad you are finally riding the trail I've been riding just about everyday this summer. I live in Wrigleyville. One hour & 20 seconds into this video you are riding by me sitting on a bench at Oak Street Beach. For FREE PARKING next time, drive to Montrose Beach as they have tons at no cost. You can park there all day. Then you would just ride south on the trail from there.
Thanks for the tip!
The Bike Path A Long The Chicago Lake Michigan, Looks very very very Cool 😎 Russ😎😊👍
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Nice Ride Russ! I think the reason there are a lot of runners is because it's getting close to the Chicago Marathon and a lot are getting in their run training. I think you'd see a lot less of them after the marathon 😄Weekends are always a lot busy by the lake.
Good point!
We use the Sena R1 radio helmets when we ride together. That way I can talk to my wife as we ride. Lakefront is a great ride. Good video.
Really enjoyed your video and , for me, two congratulations are in order. Firstly, thanks to you for opening up about your health issues and also for involving Mrs Right in your video. She appears to use pedal power more than you and just motors along nicely. Secondly, congratulations to Chicago for establishing an infrastructure to accommodate both bike riders and runners. I think pathways are the way to go so we e-bikers don't have to share the roads with motorists. Thanks once again for a top video.
Mike in Oz
Thanks!
I envy your infrastructure for bike riders and runners. Wow! Mrs Right was zooming it...
Great ride. I was just on this trail last Sunday. I usually start from Montrose harbor area going south and back. Free parking this way all day. 😊😊
Finally something adventurous, thank you.
Group rides are just to at a community participation function.
Beautiful scenery, thanks for taking us along!!!.
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Mrs. Right is a smooth and skillful rider!
Bluetooth earpieces and cell phones make a great 2-way communication package. You can unmute your mic so the Mrs. can hear you when you need to.
Was just on that bike path 4 weeks ago during Memorial weekend. Stayed at the Sheraton and rode our scooters to the Navy Pier and around there. People go fast on that crowded path yet nobody gave you dirty looks because the lanes are well marked.
I have often wondered why you did not ride that system. I knew you were up there somewhat close, always felt like I would be all over them greenways. I'm sure you will be enjoying them more.
Very crowded on that path. But it is long and scenic.
@@RussIsRight you can always look at it this way. When you're riding on the roads you're the smaller of the path users. When you're on a bike path like that, you're the bigger of the path users. That gives you a little extra right away. Lol
Bike to Drive goes all the way to Wilson on the North end. Good point on the communication device. Wow! You went all the way to Foster Beach!
On the trails I ride, there are many bikes with blinking lights.
Maybe you could use Serie to call your wife if you or her feel the need.
Beautiful ride!
My birth city in 57, visited relatives there a few years back, I love Chicago,so beautiful for a big city. At 67 I’d like to visit again in a few years before it’s too late . Be cool to take my eBike and guitar together ,I’ve bought a trailer for the eBike to haul it in,not sure if one could legally do eBike & trailer on those paths. Nice video Russ. Just in case I have a Chicago relative subscriber, hi to all my Schadd relations from Mike Cossey.
Nice Ride. I enjoyed seeing all the people. I don't think I've ever had bike traffic jams before in my rides, so that was new.
You passed nearby the AON building (used to be Amoco) and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield buildings where I worked for about 29 years total. I retired this spring. I don't miss it. Too many people for my liking. That being said, the lakefront, Maggie Daily park, Melinnium parks are very nice. I've never ridde a bike down there, but have walked those parks a lot! Thanks for sharing your ride!
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Fantastic ride
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I've yet to get out on the lakefront - I get as far as the Bai Hai temple coming south off of the green bay trail, but haven't gone on to the lakefront trails from there so far. Looks like a fun ride - I may try my luck in August. Thanks for the grand tour!
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Beautiful location! Amazing, how a huge lake can look like the ocean!
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Wonderful bike ride Russ, probs one of my favourites so far.
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Hey Russ. I just got back from 2 weeks camping with no wi-fi or cell service! I have lots to catch up on. This is a great ride. Such an amazing path to have a 2way bike path and a running path. It certainly is busy but good for the Chicago folks. I plan to watch it again when I ride my ebike.
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Hi Russ, Thanks for another video, but that ride would be too crowded for me.
Yes… it was crowded. Got to keep your wits about you when riding there!
The rental bikes are Divvy. Lyft is a sponsor. Blue Cross and Blue Sheild used to be a sponsor. I haven't used a Divvy bike, but the docking stations where you rent and return have the charger in the docking station.
Also Russ, just to make you Feel Better, you look 45 to 50 years old for real 😊
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22:40 looks familiar😂. We need to do some Salmon fishing again! Cool ride. I haven't been on it for while. I was having to stop so much because of pedestrians with strollers and runners. Just too much traffic for me. You should try the Des Plaines River Trail. You probably have already. I still have the old fashioned non e-bike, but with I had one for all those hills I hit this past weekend 😅. Nice job Mrs. Right!
I have been told that free parking at Montrose Harbor area is the way to go and then just ride south.
Nice Ride.
Too many people to enjoy this trail. But looked pretty nice.
That’s Chicago!
You could start an e bike/fishing channel, where you ride your e bike to a fishing spot and show us all how you do it, then carry back your gear and your catch on the bike. Call it Russ is Reeling or something like that.
Most of the video would be “Russ Not Catching Any Fish”. Hahaha!
@@RussIsRight Russ strikes out and ends up getting a Fillet O' Fish at McD.
@@pedrofernandez8729 That may be the only way to get a fish. 😂
@@RussIsRight Nah, I am sure you have caught and enjoyed some delicious salmon in your youth.
I’m sticking out your whole ride and it really can get very congested! Kinda takes away from the great view!
Lots of people that day!
Hey Russ, Mrs.K & I watched and enjoyed through its entirety, beautiful scenic ride♥Glad you & Mrs.Right will ride this bike path next riding season, the best bike path yet. Well worth the $$$ parking. We have nothing like this in NorCal tho its mostly year round bike riding weather sad. BTW what did you guys have for lunch?🤣 Wishing you good riding weather in the Chicago area👍
Deli meat on bread.
@@RussIsRight Very satisfying on a long ride👍
I don't think I can keep up with you on a ride yet. I rode my 2nd 10 mile ride within one hour. improve by 20 minutes from my first ride.
Awesome ride! I live out in the Aurora IL area and we have a lot of great bike paths out this way.
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Beautiful ride. Do you think it would be less crowded on a weekday?
Most likely.
We have nothing like this where I live, even tho we have the climate that allows year-round riding. I guess it's a matter of finances and priorities. Any sport you do, you knees are always a weak point for any athlete, even a low impact activity like golf. perhaps swimming is the exception.
Pedaling definitely needs good knees.
Just an observational "food 4 thought"...Ever have any issues w/audio field recorder falling off/snagging on something or someone? IMO...Would by small enough backpack to...1) Carry/store field recorder...2) Carry extra batteries for said field recorder & GP....
BTW...What brand field recorder you prefer & have you ever given thought/have inclination toward buying wireless mike systems...e.g...DJI/Rode/Hollyland/Boya, etc., etc....Seems like that market is Saturated!...Keep Up the videos!....A-L-O-H-A from Hawaii
Never had that problem. I use a Zoom H4N. No need for wireless when I am so close to the recorder.
Hay, made first👍 check mark!
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I envy your infrastructure for bike riders and runners. Wow! Mrs Right was zooming it... What eBike does Mrs Right has? Thanks.
She was riding the Magicycle Jaguarundi folding ebike.
Mrs. Rite doesn’t seem to have any trouble navigating her way around the runners. Am I correct that early on she was not too crazy about electric bikes? If so, you wouldn’t know it now.
Yes, she didn’t want me to get one.
Hi Russ, I was just talking to Richard in Schaumburg about the rad rover bike he got used from you. He told me about your channel and I liked that you are local, I also live in schaumburg. I am new to CZcams channels, is there way to message you without going through a video? Jerry McFarland in schaumburg.
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Hey Russ. Where did you buy the handlebar extender for the Ocelot? Link?
It is a tight fit on the Ocelot Pro handlebar. Check www.russisright.com for a redirect to links to accessories.
W. O W. You said it would either be wow or fear--got my O pro in been on maiden ride--even though the shifter was cracked-D guard bent into derallieur and scratch on body of bike-shifter was on 7 and the chain on 1 when arrived-7 days on fedex--MC on holiday hadn’t heard back from them yet--initial thots- gears 7 6 5 seem smooth-by 4 is chain noise--since I don’t know anything about this don’t know what is normal or how to tell if Deralleur is damaged---my ? Is do you have a video on how to check the indexing --all in all I don’t really know how to thank you for all your rides and you tube channel-also is Google maps as good as any in planning routes?--I am still pumped-Larry
Sounds like you might have had some shipping damage. You might want to reach out to Magicycle later again if you don't hear back from them. I'm sure they will be backlogged with emails when they get back to work. As for derailleur adjustments, check out Park Tools' video on the topic. They make bike tools and do a good job on any repair issues. czcams.com/video/UkZxPIZ1ngY/video.htmlsi=UVuPBpPm8FiV5-v8
How big (length and width) is your battery and how did you store your second battery? Like did you bring it in a backpack?
It is roughly 18”x4”. It was carried in a fireproof bag and bungee corded to the rear rack. Too heavy for a backpack for hours!
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Too busy for me.
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