Matt Finch @themattfinch.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Fancy bike got fancier. My first fender install… not too bad but definitely finicky to get right. 021
Matt Finch @themattfinch.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Picked up this nail in the bike lane about 20 miles from home. Debated plugging it but it was holding air so let it ride and it made it all the way home. Endorsement for tubeless 👍🏻 150
Matt Finch @themattfinch.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Identifying someone by what they call "coke" still undefeated, but I wonder if that is decreasing over time. Also found it funny that "icing" is on the quiz. Y'all should hear my sister say the word 'icing'. I often joke that words like icing, lighting or sprite are dead giveaways for southerners. 030
Matt Finch @themattfinch.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Last week, measured in elevation. According to my watch, a week in Denver plus some time in the mountains was enough to get my altitude acclimation to about 4600ft. Living at sea level but visiting the mountains is always an experience. One day maybe I’ll stay long enough to get acclimated. 050
Matt Finch @themattfinch.bsky.social · 27/07/2026I agree 100%. Although, this time, I found a new route. I took the path around the marina. I'm not sure bikes are allowed, but I took it slow and yielded to pedestrians. It was much better than trying to take the car route. 140
Matt Finch @themattfinch.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Living under one of the flight paths to O’Hare, I’ve gotten pretty good at identifying 747s over head just by how loud they are. This is the first time I’ve checked one out and saw it was diverting though. 000
Matt Finch @themattfinch.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Northerly Island doesn’t feel like a real place but I’m so glad it exists 24413
Matt Finch @themattfinch.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Transformer drama in the alley last night. ComEd came out shortly after and had the transformer replaced in a couple hours. In this heat I was kinda thankful this happened around midnight instead of mid day. 001
Matt Finch @themattfinch.bsky.social · 15/07/2026It’s hot, but I am learning that it is indeed cooler by the lake. 0231
Matt Finch @themattfinch.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Mountain biking can be humbling. This morning, 8 miles was enough and the heat was starting to get to me. Damn it’s fun though and every time I do it I wish I did it more. 000
Matt Finch @themattfinch.bsky.social · 12/07/2026Any Chicago area mountain bikers on here? I need some riding buddies to motivate me to get this thing out more than a couple times per year. #bikechi 100
Matt Finch @themattfinch.bsky.social · 11/07/2026I’ve n+1 too many times and I have to let one go. Let me know if anyone has interest in a nice low maintenance city bike. It’s a Priority Continuum Onyx, size 21”, so for riders 6ft+ish. Belt drive, dynamo hub, fenders, basket, awesome for all seasons. #bikechi 020
Matt Finch @themattfinch.bsky.social · 28/06/2026Yesterday was the first ride on my new bike. It’s a Surly Grappler, but setup as a flat bar 29er. It’s comfy and pretty quick considering what it is. I think I made the right choice for my new do it all bike. Fenders and rack coming soon. 3101
Matt Finch @themattfinch.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Well that was a hell of a storm. Here’s the temp drop from my back porch thermometer in Ravenswood. 161
Matt Finch @themattfinch.bsky.social · 09/06/2026My contribution to the Chicago catalpa discourse. Also, why did it take me 4 years to notice these trees? 1112
Matt Finch @themattfinch.bsky.social · 06/06/2026It was a good morning for a ride but surprisingly one of those days where going out early meant it was hotter than if you had waited to go out later. 030
Matt Finch @themattfinch.bsky.social · 06/06/2026My wife on her new Velo Orange Polyvalent. This was fun to put together over the winter and I love how it turned out. #bikechi 2110
Matt Finch @themattfinch.bsky.social · 10/04/2026Got this telescope from my grandad many many years ago, but I haven't used it in years. I wanted it to go to good use. Today I donated it to Joe Guzman (chicagoastronomer.com). What a nice guy. His after school camps for kids look amazing. I'm gonna have to make it out to one of his events soon too. 0100
Matt Finch @themattfinch.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Think I’ll have all the parts to finish this build this weekend, just in time for some spring riding. It’s a size small, so I don’t think I’ll be able to ride it but hoping my wife loves it. It’s a Velo Orange Polyvalent Low Kicker picked up while on sale last fall. 130
Matt Finch @themattfinch.bsky.social · 31/03/2026First shorts day of 2026. Excited to report that bike ride photo dumps are back. 161
Matt Finch @themattfinch.bsky.social · 20/03/2026I don't know what the cost of gas is, but I'm really enjoying this 65 degree weather. #bikechi 1666157
Matt Finch @themattfinch.bsky.social · 17/03/2026I enjoyed voting against several incumbents today. 040
Matt Finch @themattfinch.bsky.social · 08/03/2026First day on the Lake Front Trail of '26. It was one of those days where it felt like a head wind going both ways, but good to be out. 1100
Matt Finch @themattfinch.bsky.social · 02/03/2026New ADU/coach house coming to Ravenswood? They are rebuilding the garage behind a new $3m SFH and I was glad to see that it looks like they are at least putting in an ADU. 040
Matt Finch @themattfinch.bsky.social · 12/01/2026All depends which app you use at this point. Should be cold either way. Saturday would be nice if this forecast holds nd it snows a bit. 🐻⬇️ 020
Matt Finch @themattfinch.bsky.social · 10/01/2026Fullerton and Sheffield from the L platform. Taken last Thursday. 040
Matt Finch @themattfinch.bsky.social · 21/12/2025The not so green Greenway. Truly a great project that I hope the Wolf River Conservancy sees to completion. There are already many miles to ride and many more planned. 010
Matt Finch @themattfinch.bsky.social · 16/12/2025This excerpt from the article perfectly sums up one major reason that cops should not be involved with immigration enforcement. 110
Matt Finch @themattfinch.bsky.social · 10/12/2025Somehow I missed that this church was being demo’d. Here are some pics from May. chicagoyimby.com/2025/12/with... 050
Matt Finch @themattfinch.bsky.social · 05/12/2025Seems like I’ve really got to work on my passive aggressive use of the word “seems.” 🤦🏻♂️ 040
Matt Finch @themattfinch.bsky.social · 03/12/2025The new apartment building just down Lawrence from the Metra station at Wolcott is also awful. The only part cleared is the area immediately in front of the Colectivo. 020
Matt Finch @themattfinch.bsky.social · 03/12/2025Whenever I feel guilty that the sidewalk in front of my building isn’t 100% free of ice and snow, I just need to walk by a Metra station and I’ll feel much better. 220
Matt Finch @themattfinch.bsky.social · 30/11/2025Perfect snow day today and glad to still see so many out for small business Saturday in Ravenswood. 060
Matt Finch @themattfinch.bsky.social · 27/11/2025Didn’t make the trip home for Thanksgiving this year so i made my own pecan pie. I’m basically read for Bake Off now. 080
Matt Finch @themattfinch.bsky.social · 17/11/2025Just happened to look out the window and saw the unmistakable silhouette of a 4 engine wide body. Glad Lufthansa is still keeping these going. Most of three 747s I see are cargo. 130
Matt Finch @themattfinch.bsky.social · 15/11/2025Northerly Island is such a gem. Feels kinda surreal tbh. 070
