So traffic is crazy and bike lanes are sketchy, but wtf? I had a tail light on!! lmao! The 5th best cycling city in the U.S. I seen a lot of fixies, some roadies, but for the most part people were just using bikes to get around. I tried to meet up with the Chicago Cycling Club, but I ended up at the wrong Dunkin Donuts. That sucks, cause tonight was the "fast" ride (18-22mph). I wasn't gonna let it get me down though, I came back to the hotel, looked at a map, and was like okay, I'm riding to the lake! haha! I left at like 7:40pm, got back at 9:37, which isn't bad considering the traffic and the constant stopping too. Gives me a reason to stand up and crank. I got to the bike path that goes along the lake and waited till I seen somebody that looked like they knew what they were doing. By the time I caught the guy I was gassed, but managed to tell him I didn't think I was gonna be able to catch him! He turned around and looked at me, and said "oh ya!!" with a smile! haha! he looked back forward and dropped a couple gears and me too! This dude straight up rode me outta his draft!!! Well, I really didn't get in there deep, but I don't think it would've mattered! Thanks Chicago. Also riding in the dark is quite the experience- is that a pot hole? nah, just a dark spot of pavement. . . oh SHIT! And I got pushed off the bike path, I bunny hopped back on Peter Sagan style.