Last night I did the Chicago L.A.T.E. Ride with a friend, John. The ride is 10,000 cyclists riding through Chicago’s neighborhoods on a 25-mile to benefit Friends of the Parks. The ride began at 1:38am at Buckingham Fountain. From the fountain the course went to Greek Town then Andersonville and west on Foster Avenue back to the lakefront path on Lake Michigan. 
This was my first major physical exertion since having my surgery back in March and I was not sure what to expect. I actually felt great and really didn’t have a single issue, in fact the longer I rode the better I felt. The worse part of the ride was the numerous people that did not know or use riding etiquette, especially when passing in the crowd or coming to a quick stop. This ride actually served to inspire me to get back on my bike once again and more often.
Thanks John for inviting me.
