October 4, 2010
{Chicago on a lovely sunny day -
the perfect weather }
I think it’s essential to get the feel of a city and where things are before you set out to really explore it. I can’t think of a better way of getting to know a city than by bicycle. Why bike? It’s faster than walking and more intimate than a Decker bus, and the tour guides will tell you funny stories along the way. For example, did you know what Chicago is know as the Windy City no because of the wind but because its politicians are full of "Hot Air". Ha ha ha.
That and the guides are always really good looking ...
{Bobby's bikes are state of the art hybrids and they even have a front pouch for your water bottle}
{I told you he was cute ;)}
We took the afternoon Front Lake Neighbourhood tour with Bobby's Bike Hike Tours. Mark, our hilarious tour guide started off the tour by taking our group to Streetsville, known for its "Viagra Triangle" (where older gentlemen take their much younger girlfriends out to lunch) and the original Playboy Mansion. Do you see a trend here?
{The Playboy mansion was later on sold to The Art Institute for $1, since Hugh Hefner considered himself an artist and wanted to benefit future artists as well. Years later, The Art Institute sold the mansion for millions to condo developers. Units start at 2.3 millions in case you're interested}
We continued our ride to the beautiful waterfront. On a regular day the waterfront buzzes with hundreds on Chicago peeps, reminiscent of Miami beach. This time around we just happened to catch a few people engaged in a friendly game of volleyball.
{Chicagoans getting their game on}
{it really does feel like you're in Florida, the 32 degree weather we had that day sure helped}
After visiting the Lincoln Park Zoo, we ended things off with an impromptu photo shoot.
{Our lively tour group}
Thanks to the fellas at Bobby's Bike Hike for an unforgettable experience!
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Reminds me of the tour we took in Paris.
Chicago is a great city, can't wait to see the rest of the pictures.
I love bike tours! I wonder if we have any in Toronto. Do you know?