CLUB RIDE
Triumphant return!
June 2021

Warm season Tuesdays @ 6:30

Call to verify the ride is on each week.  
Train where the trains used to go

A good chunk of the route follows an old Union Pacific rail right-of-way. Sadly, much of it will soon be paved.
Join the fun while there's still rough stuff to ride!

This athletic, weekly, no-drop ride leaves from the shop at
6:30pm on Tuesdays. 
We want you on our ride!
Women and other historically underrepresented cyclists should join!

Here are the details and map
Google will not show the northeast-bound leg from Cicero and Gunnison to Devon and Springfield. Chumps! We assure you it exists but you sure can't do it via streets. And therein lies the fun.

Route length: About 33 miles

Minimum recommended tire size: 700x40 or 650x47. 
Why?
There are a few sections of gnarly railroad ballast.

What should I bring? An appropriate bike, lights, mini tool, spare tube, pump, etc. Water. Maybe some energy snacks. The shop sells all of these.

What should I wear? You can go full kit or baggies.
Make sure you're prepared for the weather. 

Where does the ride go? A roundabout route to Wilmette and back on everything from pavement, alleys, dirt, grass, cobblestones, railroad ballast. It's goofy, tough, and fun.

What if I can't or don't want to finish with the group? There's plenty of Bike & Ride public transit access near this route. Bail whenever you gotta.

​What happens after the ride? We will either end at a coffee/pie shop or brewpub in Evanston (right next to Metra and CTA), or just head back to the shop.
We're doing it again.
​Join us for
Bike Travel Weekend!
June 1-3, 2018

RSVP here.

Facebook event page here.

Make sure to sign up for our ride on Adventure Cycling's site, too!

See past events below

Chicago to Kettle Moraine State Park via Metra train and beautiful country roads

As if the great riding and company isn't enough to entice you to join, we'll be giving away f*#$@*g awesome free stuff from some of our favorite bike brands!

Kona
Ortlieb
Arkel
Crank Brothers
Knog

(Schwag recipients likely selected in a thoroughly embarrassing impromptu talent show).
Itinerary
June 2:
Meet at Clybourn Metra station, UP-NW platform.
Depart the Clybourn station at 7:38 AM (Train #609) to Harvard, IL, arriving at 9:20AM.
Ride to Kettle Moraine State Park via Lake Geneva, WI, (45 miles) and camp at Whitewater Lake Campground Fri-Sat nights.

June 3:
Saturday activities are your choice. We'll suggest day ride routes on beautiful rustic roads, or you can hike a portion of the Ice Age trail, directly adjacent to our campsite. Swimming, spacing out, reading, whatever. The choice is yours.

June 4:
Return to Chicago Sunday, cycling approx. 52 miles to Crystal Lake Metra (Train # 722), following the Prairie Trail.
Train departs Crystal Lake station at 4:35 PM.

More info below

As an Adventure Cycling Association Member Shop it is our pleasure to promote and support bicycle touring in all its forms. We are organizing this Bike Travel Weekend ride as part of the global event ACA is sponsoring.


Route maps:
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1561110610
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1569607084

Event page here.



Holiday-time gathering!

Join us for casual hang out, live music, refreshments, and Oxford commas.

Wednesday, December 21, 2017
6pm-8pm

Bring your own koala. We cannot provide enough for everyone at this time.

https://www.facebook.com/events/378683375798284/

Winter Workshop schedule 2014-2015
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please? thanks.