Our neighbor Chris set up a cyclocross course in the snow, complete with obstacles and a section where you have to carry your bike. Sadly Matt and I got lost finding the race and missed pretty much the whole thing, but we did get to ride the course a few times which was so much more fun that I expected. Riding in the snow is still scary at times but I'm getting much better at it.

Maybe it's not fair to say after spending only one, warm summer day and night in the city, but I think Chicago may be my favorite city to ride bikes in. We were only in town for one day, so we got up early on Saturday, figured out how to take bikes on the train, and biked into Ukrainian Village to see my favorite Sea Captain: Joy Meads. Joy lives in an adorable, bike friendly neighborhood near many cute restaurants, beer gardens, and dangerously good yard sales. I'm looking forward to more Chicago weekends.