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Old 05-25-2008, 05:33 AM   #1
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Im going to be in chicago for the first week in July, is there any chill places to cruise around? And if anyone is going to be in the area of Chicago at that time let me know. I live in MA.
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Im going to be in chicago for the first week in July, is there any chill places to cruise around? And if anyone is going to be in the area of Chicago at that time let me know. I live in MA.
i dont know where your going to be in chicago but the lake front trails are pretty cool and if you hop on the metra bnsf out to hinsdale there are a lot of hills around there. if you can get out to lemont thats the longboard place to be... tons of hills. but yeah you can cruise all around the city. soldier field is a pretty cool spot to. theres a massive ramp. there are alot of cool little spots around the museum campus.
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Where in Lemont, I might want to take the Metra out there if it is good riding. Although the times on the Metra to Lemont sucks, and no weekends. Wish I had a car for times like this, although there really is no point in the city.
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Im from Lemont, and its defiantly a goldmine. If you get off the metra station, just head up the hill (state street), opposite the bridge. Let me know if you plan on coming out, ill let u know all the sweet streets.
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Im from Lemont, and its defiantly a goldmine. If you get off the metra station, just head up the hill (state street), opposite the bridge. Let me know if you plan on coming out, ill let u know all the sweet streets.
hello, live in romeoville. i used to ride a regular board about 20yrs ago. want to get back into it.do not have a board yet. am looking to get a longboard. as of now just looking at sector 9 and arbor. 34yrs old wanting to get back in shape and take the dog out while my wife rollerblades. 5'5 and 185lb looking to get down after eating alot for my wedding and honeymoon hopefully 170 by fall. any suggestions on boards and where to go once i get one. looking to mostly go on streets around the neighborhood and bike trails. but once i get used to it maybe some moderate hills. who know if i get really into it steeper ones.
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i dont know where your going to be in chicago but the lake front trails are pretty cool and if you hop on the metra bnsf out to hinsdale there are a lot of hills around there. if you can get out to lemont thats the longboard place to be... tons of hills. but yeah you can cruise all around the city. soldier field is a pretty cool spot to. theres a massive ramp. there are alot of cool little spots around the museum campus.

Lemont for sure, the most fun I had was around the museum campus, (security are dicks at the Field Museum) Had some great seshes at Soldier Field and Millenium park, great architecture (Gerhy's amphitheater) and art. Michigan Ave after midnight is surreal, give a try if you can. Remember, the CTA is the only way, The red in to Addison will get you to Wrigleyville, really cool place to be. I heard there are some good spots around the field.
P.S. Avoid the waterfront promenades/walks, unless your willing to swim lake Michigan for your deck.
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I am up in the wrigglyville area, not a whole lot around here. No real hills for sure. The lakefront bike-path is pretty cool, but that is about it. I want to go down the the museum area I heard there is some good boarding down there.
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hey guys, i'm new and located up in the gurnee area (six flags) not a lot of places to ride that i know of yet. currently in winter park, co. plenty of places out here. aside from the city, anyone know of any good spots in the lake county area?
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hello, live in romeoville. i used to ride a regular board about 20yrs ago. want to get back into it.do not have a board yet. am looking to get a longboard. as of now just looking at sector 9 and arbor. 34yrs old wanting to get back in shape and take the dog out while my wife rollerblades. 5'5 and 185lb looking to get down after eating alot for my wedding and honeymoon hopefully 170 by fall. any suggestions on boards and where to go once i get one. looking to mostly go on streets around the neighborhood and bike trails. but once i get used to it maybe some moderate hills. who know if i get really into it steeper ones.
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