I know it has been awhile since I've posted any racing updates. It isn't that I haven't raced, though Saturday marked only my 4th race of the season, it is just that the races have not been terribly exciting. Though I often tell my tales from the back of the peloton, the tales of me fighting alone after being dropped are just rather dull. It has been good to race with Stephen and Chris, and see that Jason is coming close to joining us in the 4's. This past Saturday at Sherman Park was better. It is great to get to race at the 105 year old Sherman Park. Designed by the Olmsted brothers and Daniel Burnham, the 10 new parks created in 190 5 would serve Chicago's burgeoning immigrant population and Sherman Park with its water, bridge and beautiful field house and pool is lovely. The road was also designed for bicycle racing, a very popular sport in the days before the automobile. One of the magical things about racing bikes in Chicago is the oppor...
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