South Loop Shuffle

This ride was short - just a quick trip to the store - a little more than six miles. I did manage though to snap a few shots riding through Pilsen and the south loop. I take many of these photos while riding, something probably dangerous and only a "professional" should do. Thankfully, I don't pay attention to "don't try this at home" signs.

Power plant and source of major pollution on Cermak. Look it up.


Murals under the bridge on Blue Island near 16th.

The view from Roosevelt over the Dan Ryan

Saturday afternoon traffic
Trainyard under Canal Street
Train bridges near Canal Street. These things have pointed skywards since I was a kid.

Halsted at 16th

Random condos I found on 16th street near Canal. I still wonder who's buying expensive condos in this economy.

This building is a radio station in Pilsen. Back in July it was sadly defaced but since has been fixed.

Damen 9-13-09

I rode up and down Damen from around Cermak to North Ave with a quick detour down 18th street near Western. I had nowhere in particular to be, just wanted to get out and enjoy the gorgeous weather while it lasts. This was a short trip, only around ten miles.

Entrance to tunnel between 18th and Roosevelt

Tunnel on Damen between Roosevelt and 18th.

View of the Sears Tower from bridge over 290

Old police station south of Cermak on Damen

West Ogden Industrial Corridor

Medical District near Stroger Hospital

Church on Damen at Warren near United Center

Near Lake and Damen

Mural on 18th Street near Western Ave