In addition to being a real estate agent with Dream Town, Jim Barclay is also an avid cyclist. When not showing houses, he participates in local and regional road races and criteriums and looks to add cyclocross to the mix.
Cycling in Chicago is fundamental to Jim’s understanding of the city. There is simply no better way to see a neighborhood – to appreciate its amenities and have a true sense of location – than to ride a bike. As time and circumstances allow, he regularly bikes to the office and to properties. When clients are interested and willing, Jim will even lead buyer home tours by bicycle!
During winter, fewer daylight hours and more debris on the roadside make riding for fitness a big challenge. Thankfully, there are some great opportunities to ride indoors and still get a solid workout.
Lincoln Square has managed to maintain much of its German heritage and old-world charm despite seeing tremendous growth in the last 15 years. At times it's like biking through a small German city.
I've heard lots of snide remarks made about Divvy and the winter: "how are they going to work when we get a foot of snow?" The answer: quite well, actually.
A study by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) found that bike-friendly amenities are ranking higher and higher with potential buyers, particularly when they’re investigating newer developments.