This is what they call cyclocross, boys and girls!

It's a discipline becoming more and more popular these days. I watched the Illinois Cup Race or something official sounding like that competition at the Montrose Ave. by the lakefront. All in all, it was fun watching for the whole 15 minutes I was there snapping the photos below, but very discouraging in terms of getting motivated to actually partake in one of these races. Snow on the ground, below freezing temperatures and blustery winds coming off the lake is not the type of setting I am used to when bike riding or racing. If I wanted ride my bike in weather like this, I'd do the IDITAROD in Alaska. But maybe I am just not that hardcore yet or perhaps I am still more of a classic road bike type of a guy. Anyway, here are the pictures. See for yourself!

XXX guys are not only fast, they are also smart. Dismount and run seems to be a better strategery.

Well, it's not exactly like equestrian show jumping but it's still impressive.

And down they goooooo..... watch the brakes!!!

Everybody needs a little Wiener's Circle sometimes.

OK. Clearly blogging on a regular basis will not work for me. And you can forget about the lengthy entries as well - they take too much time. So let's keep it brief.
After stopping by at the Guitar Center and getting some cables, I was contemplating where to go for lunch. Being in the hood known for mexican food joints, I still decided to drive a bit further and go the the Wiener's Circle - a well know dog/polish place in Lincoln Park. It's been a while since my last visit. Everyone in Chicago probably knows of this place, even those Iowa and Wisconsin transplants, so I will not bother explaining the "charm" of this place.
Anyway, ordered a char cheddar burger and fries, and sat next to a round shaped dude. I enjoyed my food no doubt, but this fellow was clearly orgasming eating his cheese fries. When someone looks so happy eating fatty food, then let them be and don't judge. It's winter here in Chicago after all, we all need another layer of something something.