Slushy City

During a recent weekend in Chicago, I got to see a fair number of cyclists braving the wintry weather along the shores of Lake Michigan.

Unfortunately, the scourge of honest cyclists, the dreaded sidewalk prowler can be found in the Windy City as it can in Montreal.

You have to give him credit, though, for bluster as he rides the sidewalk right beside a bike lane six feet away.

I like the simple, effective signage the city uses to identify cycling lanes as well as upcoming intersecting lanes. They also stand out as an alert to motorists.

A trip out to the suburb of Oak Park was rewarded with some distinctive Frank Lloyd Wright homes as well as the imposing Unity Temple. The trend of winter cycling and helpful signage also continued.

The public transit system in Chicago was excellent but, next time, I will be checking out the sights of the city on two wheels.