Bike the Drive
An essay about an annual bike trek7 total reviews
Comment from socrates2011
Amazing! I love it! Those father-daughter moments not everyone gets to have. Great descriptions. I feel like I'm the one on the bike, cruising down the street and sharing moments with my sisters. It's great. Excellent story.
reply by the author on 25-May-2015
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Amazing! I love it! Those father-daughter moments not everyone gets to have. Great descriptions. I feel like I'm the one on the bike, cruising down the street and sharing moments with my sisters. It's great. Excellent story.
Comment Written 25-May-2015
reply by the author on 25-May-2015
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You are absolutely correct. The best part of the experience was sharing it with my daughter. Thanks for your very kind praise.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Good job! You did a nice job describing Lake Shore Drive. The story flowed well. I like the format and picture you chose, it goes well with the story.
reply by the author on 25-May-2015
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Good job! You did a nice job describing Lake Shore Drive. The story flowed well. I like the format and picture you chose, it goes well with the story.
Comment Written 25-May-2015
reply by the author on 25-May-2015
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Thanks for sharing the Ride vicariously and your very kind praise.
Comment from Mystic Angel 7777
This meets the contest requirements beautifully. I was born in Chicago so I am totally familiar with all the scenery you describe - which you describe accurately and beautifully. I wish you all the best in the voting and thank you for sharing it.
reply by the author on 25-May-2015
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This meets the contest requirements beautifully. I was born in Chicago so I am totally familiar with all the scenery you describe - which you describe accurately and beautifully. I wish you all the best in the voting and thank you for sharing it.
Comment Written 24-May-2015
reply by the author on 25-May-2015
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Yes, if you are a native Chicagoan, you would indeed appreciate the grandeur of Lake Shore Drive. Biking it was awesome! Thank you for sharing my sketch and your kind praise.
Comment from Brett Matthew West
Many popular Bikefests are held all over this country and your tiny little tale depicts the scene of many of them very well indeed. Well done.
reply by the author on 24-May-2015
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Many popular Bikefests are held all over this country and your tiny little tale depicts the scene of many of them very well indeed. Well done.
Comment Written 24-May-2015
reply by the author on 24-May-2015
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I appreciate your sharing my sketch of "Bike the Drive." As I write, bikers are participating in that event this morning in Chicago.
Comment from barkingdog
What a wonderful experience. You managed to capture the weather, the various sites--sky scrapers and lake views, and your fatigue. I was tired too as you pedaled the route.
One question. Why do you refer to it as a 'hike'? I always associated hiking with a walk. Is there another way of referring to the event that wouldn't distract from the type of event that it was?
reply by the author on 22-May-2015
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What a wonderful experience. You managed to capture the weather, the various sites--sky scrapers and lake views, and your fatigue. I was tired too as you pedaled the route.
One question. Why do you refer to it as a 'hike'? I always associated hiking with a walk. Is there another way of referring to the event that wouldn't distract from the type of event that it was?
Comment Written 22-May-2015
reply by the author on 22-May-2015
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I am delighted you enjoyed the essay and could experience it vicariously. In its publicity campaign, the event is often referred to as The Hike, but I shall explore another word choice. Thank you.
Comment from Chris Tee
This is an excellent essay and the descriptive language of the scenery very good, It kept me reading on. Well done indeed and good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 22-May-2015
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This is an excellent essay and the descriptive language of the scenery very good, It kept me reading on. Well done indeed and good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 22-May-2015
reply by the author on 22-May-2015
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I am delighted this essay kept you reading on. Thank you for sharing and your kind praise.
Comment from Annette Gulliver
That was an enjoyable essay to read. Your description of the route is very good, letting the readers imagination view the scenery. It sounds like a wonderful experience, especially as they ban all the cars. Good luck in the contest,
cheers,
Annette
reply by the author on 22-May-2015
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That was an enjoyable essay to read. Your description of the route is very good, letting the readers imagination view the scenery. It sounds like a wonderful experience, especially as they ban all the cars. Good luck in the contest,
cheers,
Annette
Comment Written 22-May-2015
reply by the author on 22-May-2015
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Indeed this is a wonderful experience, and I am delighted you could enjoy it vicariously, Annette. Thanks for sharing.
