Chicago Cycling Club Ride Schedule

Highlights from Last Year's Schedule

Social Ride: Annual Weather Be Damned Ride

START: Clock Tower at Waveland and Lake Shore Dr. (3700N)

10:00 AM

12-15 miles, 10 to 15 mph

Come celebrate the first day of 2009 with an easy, short ride to wash away 2008 and any leftover hangovers you may have.

Start out the New Year with a fun filled morning of camaraderie and joy. This annual ride of 12-15 miles around Chicago ends at a location different from the start point.

The ride is free and open to all, no RSVP needed to ride. There will be an after-ride brunch that must be RSVP'd to in order to have appropriate seating at the restaurant and advanced warning for the staff.

Bring a lock if joining us for lunch and money, small bills preferable. Don't forget to RSVP for lunch.

Tour Ride: Inaugural Winter Bike to Work Day

START: Clock Tower at Waveland and Lake Shore Dr. (3700N)

6:45 AM

7 miles, 12 to 16 mph

Celebrate Inauguration Day by biking to work on the anniversary of the coldest day in Chicago history. This is a one-way ride from the Clock Tower to Daley Plaza for free coffee and hot cocoa. For more information, see: http://www.activetrans.org/event/winter-bike-work-day .

Training Ride: Ride Leader Training

REMOTE START: Chicago Public Library Humbolt Branch, 1605 N. Troy Street,Just off North Ave by the park

9:30 AM

3-5 miles, 10 to 10 mph

A ride leader training class for all new and current ride leaders are encouraged to come. Led by Jim Kreps, it will cover the basics of leading a ride, weather permitting, a short ride will take place to practice riding skills and will end at a local rest. for lunch.

Touring Ride: Spring Forward!

START: Clock Tower at Waveland and Lake Shore Dr. (3700N)

11:00 AM

18-30 miles, 15 to 18 mph

Spring forward like your clock! Forest preserves can be nice this time of year. Let's try to go up the North Branch Trail a ways and have lunch. The advance forecast isn't that bad: High: 53°F Cloudy Weather permitting, our destination will be: Hackney's on Harms 1241 Harms Rd., Glenview 847-724-5577 http://www.hackneys.net/location/harms/harmsgallery.htm If it's more like today, however, we may settle for: Superdawg 6363 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-763-0660 http://www.superdawg.com

Social Ride: Tour of Forest Glen

REMOTE START: Indian Road Forest Preserve, Indian Road and Central Avenue, 1/2 mile South of Caldwell Avenue

1:00 PM

15 miles, 10 to 14 mph

Due to the weather, this ride will re-occur at a later date TBD. Come explore the neighborhoods of Edgebrook, Sauganash, Wildwood and the rest of Forest Glen with us on this ride. Bordering the Northern border suburbs of Niles, Skokie and Lincolnwood, Forest Glen was a suburb itself until it was annexed by the city in 1889. The surrounding forest preserves, golf courses, parks, cemeteries, bike and hiking trails and beautiful homes of varying vintage and styles still preserves a suburban-community look and feel on the edge of the city.

Click here for more information:

http://www.bigshouldersrealty.com/things/tours.php

Training Ride: Winthrop Harbor Ride

REMOTE START: Lincoln and California Avenues

8:00 AM

85 miles, 18 to 20 mph

Note: The original ride date was set for Saturday, March 28th. Due to health issues, Thomas has re-scheduled the ride date to Saturday, April 4th. Please contact the ride leader for further details. Remote Start: Lincoln and California Avenues. A CCC tradition! Get a jump on the season and build some base miles with a ride up to Winthrop Harbor. This is a faster pace ride so the speed will be kept in the 18 - 20 mph range. Stops will be kept to a minimum. Come out and join us in getting ready for a great cycling season.

Touring Ride: Tax Deadline Ride

START: Clock Tower at Waveland and Lake Shore Dr. (3700N)

9:30 AM

30 miles, 12 to 14 mph

Somewhat Leisurely early-season ride through Chicago's north side and near north suburbs with a snack stop.

Social Ride: Annual Champagne Ride

START: Clock Tower at Waveland and Lake Shore Dr. (3700N)

8:30

30 miles, 12 to 14 mph

If it's spring, it's time for another Chicago Cycling Club ride season to begin. As is the tradition, the CCC will kick-off our ride schedule with a leisurely trip to the North Shore and toast of the bubbly.

Steve Kramer will be serving as ride leader and wine steward on this annual ride to Plaza del Lago in Wilmette. Join us as we celebrate the inaugural ride of another great season of riding.
PROST!!!

Touring Ride: Salt Creek Loop

START: Clock Tower at Waveland and Lake Shore Dr. (3700N)

8:00 AM

50 miles, 15 to 18 mph

Put off doing your income taxes just one more day and ride west towards Westchester to the aforementioned forest preserve bicycle path and see the sights of Chicago, Oak Park, North Riverside, Brookfield, Riverside and Berwyn - by road and bike path. Rest stops include the Lake Street Theatre Starbucks (Oak Park) en route and the Great Harvest-Caribou-Oberweis corner (also Oak Park) en return.

Social Ride: Ride to CCC Club Meeting at Working Bikes Cooperative

REMOTE START: Randolph and Dearborn, Downtown Chicago

5:30 PM

5 miles, 10 to 14 mph

Meet at the Picasso Statue in Daley Plaza - Randolph & Dearborn in order to use our bikes as transportation to get to the April meeting at 7PM at Working Bikes Cooperative, 24th Pl. & Western Ave

Training Ride: Wednesday Evening Training

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

25-35 miles, 19 to 25 mph

Take your cycling skills and performance to a higher level. Join us for a fast paced training ride aimed at increasing your speed and improving your group riding skills. Practice rotating pace lines, close proximity riding and advanced bike handling while building fitness at a riding pace in excess of 18 m.p.h. Due to the need to ride in a tight pack, the fast pace and training specific nature of this ride, use of traditional style road bikes is strongly recommended. Recumbent, hybrid and mountain bikes are discouraged. A certain level of experience and fitness is expected. The actual pace of the ride will be determined by the ride participants.

Training Ride: Johnsburg Century

REMOTE START: Lincoln and California Avenues

7:30 am

105 miles, 18 to 20 mph

Remote Start: Lincoln and California Avenues. An annual CCC tradition. Why wait until summer to start riding centuries? Join us for a quick paced ride out to Johnsburg. The purpose of this ride is to build both endurance and speed so stops will be kept to a minimum.

Social Ride: West Side Ramble

REMOTE START: Eckhart Park 1330 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL

9:00 AM

15 miles, 10 to 14 mph

Come see how the west side has changed. We will meander through East Village, Wicker Park, Bucktown, Garfield Park and Humboldt Park for an adventure of urban development. The ride begins and ends at: Eckhart Park 1330 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60622 Meet on the south side of the street (that's facing Chicago Ave). Post ride festivities will continue at a local restaurant of some type so bring a bike lock and cash for lunch.

Social Ride: Tour of Forest Glen - Redux

REMOTE START: Indian Road Forest Preserve, Indian Road and Central Avenue, 1/2 mile South of Caldwell Avenue

1:00 PM

15 miles, 15 to 20 mph

This ride was originally scheduled for Sunday, March 29th, but was re-scheduled to this date due to the weather. Come explore the neighborhoods of Edgebrook, Sauganash, Wildwood and the rest of Forest Glen with us on this ride. Bordering the Northern border suburbs of Niles, Skokie and Lincolnwood, Forest Glen was a suburb itself until it was annexed by the city in 1889. The surrounding forest preserves, golf courses, parks, cemeteries, bike and hiking trails and beautiful homes of varying vintage and styles still preserves a suburban-community look and feel on the edge of the city.

Click here for more information:

http://www.bigshouldersrealty.com/things/tours.php

Social Ride: Beans and Bagels Ride in Lincoln Square

REMOTE START: .The Golden Nugget, corner of Ravenswood and Lawrence Avenues

2:00 PM

7 miles, 8 to 10 mph

We will tour Lincoln Square, its magnificent homes and end our ride at Beans and Bagels on Rockwell and Leland. This is a social ride, with around 7 miles of riding at 8-10 MPH.

Training Ride: Wednesday Evening Training

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

25-35 miles, 19 to 25 mph

Social Ride: Gentlemen (and Ladies) of Leisure Rides (Cycling Seniors)

REMOTE START: North Avenue Beach House, North Avenue and Lakeshore Drive in front of the bike shop

10:30 AM

10-20 miles, 10 to 12 mph

This is a ride of the cycling Seniors and Gourmet Club. Why ride alone? Come make some new friends who bicycle. Our rides start each Thursday at 10:30 A.M at the North Avenue Beach house, and we go for lunch at the end of the ride. Join Mitch Gold for a weekly social ride along the lake front. This ride affords an opportunity for active gentlemen and ladies, 55 years and older to meet, ride and perhaps have lunch. ALL RIDERS ARE WELCOME.

Touring Ride: Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve

START: Clock Tower at Waveland and Lake Shore Dr. (3700N)

8:00 AM

70 miles, 16 to 20 mph

Enjoy more west-southwest riding by taking a 70-mile roundtrip road-bike ride to the aforementioned forest preserve - conveniently located next to Argonne National Laboratory in swinging DuPage County. Points of Interest include Oak Park, Brookfield Zoo, Salt Creek Bike Path, Wolf Road and the hills of Burr Ridge. There will be three rest stops - one at or near the Forest Preserve and two in Oak Park, both en route (for coffee/pastry) and en return (for snack/beverage).

Social Ride: BIKE HANDLING SKILLS

START: Clock Tower at Waveland and Lake Shore Dr. (3700N)

8:30 AM

30 miles, 12 to 15 mph

Has your bike riding been limited to riding on the bike path? Do you want to know the skills required to ride safely on or off the road? Are your cycling skills a little rusty after the winter? Whether you are a novice bike rider or a hard-core commuter in any weather type, this ride is for you. Join Jim 'Tech-Tip' Kreps on this educational ride and sharpen your bicycling skills. Jim will demonstrate proper bike handling techniques and best practices. Participants will have a chance to practice these skills along the way. Pace will be as slow (or fast) as the slowest rider. This is a great way to get ready for all of the riding you'll be doing this summer!

Training Ride: Monday Training Ride - Introduction to Training Rides

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

30 miles, 18 to 20 mph

Curious to find out what training rides are all about - but aren't sure if you can ride at 25 mph? Here's your chance. This ride has the look and feel of a training ride, but at a slower pace. Emphasis will be placed on smooth riding techniques and paceline etiquette.

Training Ride: Wednesday Evening Training

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

25-35 miles, 19 to 25 mph

Social Ride: Weekly Gentlemen (and Ladies) of Leisure Rides (Cycling Seniors)

REMOTE START: North Avenue Beach House, North Avenue and Lakeshore Drive in front of the bike shop

10:30 AM

10-20 miles, 10 to 12 mph

Social Ride: Mange Italiano

REMOTE START: Clocktower and end at Eckhart Park (800N, 1400W) about 4 miles from the Clocktower

9:30 AM

12 miles, 10 to 14 mph

A new, unique offering. This short ride will be focused on purchasing good ingredients to make Italian dishes. We will visit various, quality food purveyors and discuss fresh vs. non-fresh, cheeses and olive oils. We will also stop at Italian bakeries. The ride is free and will start at the Clocktower and end at Eckhart Park (800N, 1400W) about 4 miles from the Clocktower. For those who are interested, the ride will continue with a fee-based cooking class limited to 10. A $20.00 fee to cover materials and a firm RSVP are required. The cooking part of the ride will continue to Julie's home to have a hands on class to prepare for light tasting 2 pasta dishes and more. Please bring non-cleat shoes for indoors and a clean shirt to change into and an apron if you want to wear one.

Social Ride: Annual Champagne Ride

START: Clock Tower at Waveland and Lake Shore Dr. (3700N)

8:30

30 miles, 12 to 14 mph

After a postponement due to a very unfriendly dose of winter-like weather, we'll once celebrate the start of our ride schedule with a leisurely trip to the North Shore and toast of the bubbly.

Steve Kramer will be serving as ride leader and wine steward on this annual ride to Plaza del Lago in Wilmette. Join us as we celebrate the start of another great season of riding.
PROST!!!

Training Ride: Monday Training Ride - Introduction to Training Rides

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

30 miles, 18 to 20 mph

Training Ride: Wednesday Evening Training

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

25-35 miles, 19 to 25 mph

Social Ride: Weekly Gentlemen (and Ladies) of Leisure Rides (Cycling Seniors)

REMOTE START: North Avenue Beach House, North Avenue and Lakeshore Drive in front of the bike shop

10:30 AM

10-20 miles, 10 to 12 mph

This is standing weekly ride of the Cycling Seniors and Gourmet Club. Why ride alone? Come make some new friends who bicycle. Our rides start each Thursday at 10:30 A.M at the North Avenue Beach house, and we go for lunch at the end of the ride. Join Mitch Gold for a weekly social ride along the lake front. This ride affords an opportunity for active gentlemen and ladies, 55 years and older to meet, ride and perhaps have lunch. ALL RIDERS ARE WELCOME.

Social Ride: 1st Annual Lope onto Lombard to Loll Around the Lilacs

REMOTE START: Forest Park Blue Line station. Free parking is available next to the Cook County Courthouse off of First Avenue in Maywood

9:30 AM

25 miles, 10 to 12 mph

Wake up and smell the flowers with the first annual ride to the Lombard Lilac Fest. Join us for a bike path trek to one of the premier floral displays in the Midwest if not the country. The ride will be almost all on the Illinois Prairie Path and the Great Western Trail with a lunch stop at a Greek diner in beautiful downtown Lombard. Please note remote start location at the Forest Park Blue Line station. Free parking is available next to the Cook County Courthouse off of First Avenue in Maywood which will be a secondary start point.

Social Ride: Beverly/Morgan Park Architecture Tour

REMOTE START: Ridge Park parking lot, 9625 S. Longwood, 1 block from 95th St. stop on the Metra Rock Island line.

9:30 AM

12 miles, 10 to 14 mph

A leisurely docent tour highlighting the history and architecture of the Beverly and Morgan Park neighborhoods. Same day as Beverly/Morgan Park home tour, so you can see exteriors in the morning and interiors in the afternoon. For more information see the article at the Beverly Area Planning Association.

Bring lock and money for lunch and interior tour IF you stay for the afternoon.

Training Ride: Monday Training Ride: Introduction to Training Rides

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

30 miles, 18 to 20 mph

Training Ride: Wednesday Evening Training

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

25-35 miles, 19 to 25 mph

Social Ride: Weekly Gentlemen (and Ladies) of Leisure Rides (Cycling Seniors)

REMOTE START: North Avenue Beach House, North Avenue and Lakeshore Drive in front of the bike shop

10:30 AM

10-20 miles, 10 to 12 mph

Touring Ride: The Road to Hegewisch Part 7

REMOTE START: 31st Street Beach House

9:00 AM

40 miles, 14 to 18 mph

We'll start at the 31st Beach House and head to the most remote corner of Chicago, Hegewisch, founded as a separate town in the 1880s. We'll avoid most lights and head down the lakefront via South Shore Drive, Ewing and the Burnham Greenway. The pace should get you sweating but not keeling over. We won't be lingering. You'll see the only lakes inside the City, the only trailer park, and the only saw mill. We'll stop for lunch at Darcy's Dog and Shrimp Shack or equivalent establishment in downtown Hegewisch.. Parking is usually available at the 31st Street Beach lot or ride your bike to the start to add some more miles to your trip. We'll shoot for getting back by 2PM.

Touring Ride: 2009 Bike The Drive Twice on Memorial Day Weekend

REMOTE START: Columbus Drive and Jackson Blvd, Bike the Drive Start

6:OO AM

60 miles, 16 to 18 mph

Bike the Drive Twice with Brian Bird. Since you only get to bike the drive once a year, why not get in 2 cracks at it? Note: you will need to register and pay the fee to the Active Transportation Alliance to participate in this ride, see here for more details: http://www.bikethedrive.org/whatsnew.html Here's Brian's description: Bike the Drive. The ride so nice, I'm doing it twice. Get yourself registered then come out and keep me company as I complete the Bike the Drive circuit twice in preparation for the grueling CCC Memorial Day ride. I'm sticking to the advertised pace so as to finish just before the broom wagon & car traffic catch me. That means only two 10-15 minute rest stops - probably both at the north end (Bryn Mawr) location.

Touring Ride: Tinley Woods - Old Plank Trail

REMOTE START: Bremen Woods Preserve (Oak Park Avenue, just South of the intersection of 159th St. and Oak Park Ave.)

10:00 AM

35 miles, 14 to 16 mph

A CCC Memorial Day tradition! Join CCC's resident Southwest-sider Brian Bird on this tour of (what else?) the Southwest suburbs. We'll be starting at the Bremen Woods Preserve (Oak Park Avenue for Bremen Woods Forest Preserve, East Side of Oak Park just South of 159th St. and Oak Park Ave.) then riding through the Cook County Forest Preserve, and on the Old Plank Trail to Frankfort, IL. and back. All roads and paths are 100% paved and skinny tire ride-able (fat tires welcome too!). Mid-point stop at the Frankfort Creamery. Near-the-End-point dining stop will be a southwest suburban backyard barbeque to celebrate a certain club member's birthday today (Hint: it's not the ride leader). See here for directions to the ride starting point: 159th St. & Oak Park Ave, Tinley Park

Social Ride: FWEGA (Fourth Wednesday Evening Get Acquainted Ride)

START: Clock Tower at Waveland and Lake Shore Dr. (3700N)

6:30

15 miles, 10 to 14 mph

FWEGA, a club tradition for more than 10 years, is intended to be an easy way to start riding with the club and meet new friends and old ones. The pace is social. We'll end with a late dinner stop somewhere on the North Side. Bring a lock and money for food and drink. Please note the 6:30 PM departure time from the Clock Tower and also that there is an afternoon Cubs game this date.

Training Ride: Wednesday Evening Training

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

25-35 miles, 19 to 25 mph

Social Ride: Weekly Gentlemen (and Ladies) of Leisure Rides (Cycling Seniors)

REMOTE START: North Avenue Beach House, North Avenue and Lakeshore Drive in front of the bike shop

10:30 AM

10-20 miles, 10 to 12 mph

Touring Ride: Conway Farms Ride

START: Clock Tower at Waveland and Lake Shore Dr. (3700N)

8:00 AM

70 miles, 15 to 20 mph

Come along on the Conway Farms Ride on Sunday. Going up to Conway, we'll pass through the secret passage from Golf to Glenview and the Glen. The Glen is the new development on the land formerly known as the Glenview Naval Air Station. Of course, we'll stop in the Glen for coffee and other fine beverages, at the Old School Forest Preserve, then ride through the Conway Farms residential development and return to Chicago via Fort Sheridan and the usual Sheridan Road route with a stop in downtown Highland Park for a light lunch, if desired and of course coffee, the fuel of life. If you look carefully, you might even find a farm along the ride. Please note that there will be a few stretches with a bit of traffic.

Social Ride: Fix-A-Flat Workshop and Ride

REMOTE START: RSVP to Ride Leader for Start Location

10:30 AM

10 miles, 12 to 14 mph

Is your fear of fixing a flat keeping you from riding longer distances? Learn how to be self-sufficient on the road when it comes to fixing a flat. Alice will teach you how to change a flat on your own bike. We’ll then go on a short ride around the neighborhood. RSVP required to learn starting location. Participants MUST bring the following: at least one extra tube and two tire levers. Pumps not necessary, but recommended.

Women are strongly encourage to attend.

Training Ride: Monday Training Ride: Introduction to Training Rides

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

30 miles, 18 to 20 mph

Training Ride: Wednesday Evening Training

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

25-35 miles, 19 to 25 mph

Social Ride: Weekly Gentlemen (and Ladies) of Leisure Rides (Cycling Seniors)

REMOTE START: North Avenue Beach House, North Avenue and Lakeshore Drive in front of the bike shop

10:30 AM

10-20 miles, 10 to 12 mph

Summer Beer Run to Three Floyds

REMOTE START: Clock Tower (10:00) and 31st Street (10:45) Stops

10:00 AM

80 miles, 16 to 20 mph

There's been a ride to the Three Floyds brew pub (http://www.threefloydspub.com) in Munster, IN, every January since 2006, and the beer is great, and the food, too, but January weather, ugh! So let's try it in June. We'll leave the clock tower at 10, pick up South Siders at the 31st Street beach house at 10:45, take a short break at Wolf Lake, have lunch at Three Floyds, and return. Those who are interested may want to stay for the brewery tour at 3. Going, we'll take the Daniel Burnham Centennial Century route (http://burnhamplan100.uchicago.edu/events/id/956), coming back, the traditional winter route (http://bigempire.com/mark/beer_run/beer_run_map.pdf). This will be a "TOUR ride" with few stops. We won't necessarily stay together. Faster riders may go ahead, and slower riders may drop back. It's probably better if we all don't all arrive and try to order at the same time, anyway. Bring money, a lock, snacks to have en route, and panniers for beer you can't get in Chicago. The advance forecast is good for the day (high 74, mostly cloudy), but not so good for that night (low 55, rain, heavy at times). Anyone interested is more than welcome to meet us at the brew pub even if they don't care to participate in the bike ride. The inaugural Three Floyds ride, on January 14, 2006, was conceived and organized by Mark Sinclair. He died April 14 of that year after suffering a brain aneurism (http://chicago.timeout.com/articles/features/15179/mark-alan-sinclair).

Social Ride: 2nd Annual South Lakefront and Boulevard Architectural Tour

REMOTE START: Remote Start at Queen's Landing - east of Buckingham Fountain and Lake Shore Drive.

9:30 AM

28 miles, 12 to 14 mph

The residential architecture on the near south side has a remarkable history and future. We'll take a look at the past (Frank Lloyd Wright), the present (redevelopment along Drexel and Cottage Grove) and the future (Lake Meadows Redevelopment.) We'll start at the "Queen's Landing" which is the plaza on the lakefront bike path immediately east of Buckingham Fountain and Lake Shore Drive, head inland at 31st Street, and turn around just south of Jackson Park. The 28-mile round trip will include: the Prairie Avenue Historic District, Lake Meadows present and future, Groveland Park, Stephen Douglas's tomb (and memorial rest stop), the last Chicago building associated with the Civil War, nine structures designed or remodeled by Frank Lloyd Wright including the Robie (1906) and Blossom Houses (1892), homes of three prominent Kenwood residents, the University of Chicago, Mt. Carmel High School, the site of the World's Fair and the Midway, Jackson Park Highlands Historic District, Washington Park, and a trip down the Boulevards. Rest stops but no lunch stop, a quick spiel at each point of interest, and as many bike lanes as we can hit. Back by about 1PM.

Touring Ride: Gather in Gary

REMOTE START: 31st Street Beach House

8:00 AM

60 miles, 14 to 16 mph

Who says there's nothing to do in Northern Indiana? Join us for an early season Northern League contest between the Gary RailCats and the Joliet JackHammers. U.S. Steel Yards, the RailCats home field, is proof that if you build it they will come. And the home team is pretty good, too. They've won the league title in two of the last four seasons. As incentive to ride a little faster, the RailCasts are serving a pancake breakfast and allowing fans to play catch on the field before the game. The ride will start and end at the 31st Street Beach House.

Training Ride: Monday Training Ride: Introduction to Training Rides

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

30 miles, 18 to 20 mph

Training Ride: Wednesday Evening Training

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

25-35 miles, 19 to 25 mph

Social Ride: Weekly Gentlemen (and Ladies) of Leisure Rides (Cycling Seniors)

REMOTE START: North Avenue Beach House, North Avenue and Lakeshore Drive in front of the bike shop

10:30 AM

10-20 miles, 10 to 12 mph

Touring Ride: Ryerson Conservation Area

REMOTE START: Addison and Lake Shore Drive

8:30 AM

62 miles, 15 to 17 mph

Riders looking for longer distances with minimal stops will enjoy this ride up to the Ryserson Conservation Area in Riverwoods. Riders should meet at the starting point no later than 8:20am. The ride starts promptly at 8:30am. Contact Take' Yamamoto at 773-528-7812 with any questions.

Social Ride: 11th Annual Bike for Burgers (to Hackney

START: Clock Tower at Waveland and Lake Shore Dr. (3700N)

8:30 AM

35 miles, 10 to 12 mph

Join Joe Dickstein as he leads a savvy (and hungry) group of cyclists to a brunch-lunch stop at Hackney's (which one? Only Joe knows!) in accordance with the Chicago Cycling Club's unofficial motto of "we ride to eat." The distance will be 35 miles at an intermediate pace. Bring bike, wallet, cash and appetite to this ride. Those wishing to launch questions about the ride or what to order off the menu can send your tasteful inquiries to Joe.

Social Ride: Les Chateaux Blances Sont Retournees

REMOTE START: Eckhart Park, Chicago Avenue, (800N 1400W) meeting on the Chicago Ave side of the building.

9:00 AM

40 miles, 14 to 16 mph

5/30/2009 Update: This ride has been postponed from this date. Check back for updates, the ride leader will schedule it for a new date later in the season. Back by popular demand, it's the White Castle ride. We will start at Eckhart Park (800N 1400W) meeting on the Chicago Ave side of the building. We will pass by and potentially stop at several WC in and around the city. Depending on route, a possible ice cream stop may also occur. Ooh, the mystery! Bring $$ for those gourmet sliders and locks for your bike. Mmmm, can you say onion rings?

Training Ride: Monday Training Ride: Introduction to Training Rides

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

30 miles, 18 to 20 mph

Training Ride: Wednesday Evening Training

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

25-35 miles, 19 to 25 mph

Social Ride: Weekly Gentlemen (and Ladies) of Leisure Rides (Cycling Seniors)

REMOTE START: North Avenue Beach House, North Avenue and Lakeshore Drive in front of the bike shop

10:30 AM

10-20 miles, 10 to 12 mph

Social Ride: CCC - Bike to Work (Daley Plaza) - Remote Start

REMOTE START: Fullerton Avenue Beach Building on Lake Shore Path

7:00 AM

5.9 miles, 12 to 20 mph

Mark your calendar for Mayor Daley's Bike to Work Rally on Friday, June 19th, 2009. Hosted at Daley Plaza - 50 W. Washington, the event celebrates the City's commitment to make Chicago the best big city for bicycling. The full day of activities includes a FREE continental breakfast and Bike Chicago T-shirt. See this link: Bike to Work Rally at Daley Plaza

Training Ride: The Fast Road to Hegewisch, Hammond, Highland and Beyond Part 8

REMOTE START: Remote Start at 31st Street Beach House

9:00 AM

55 miles, 16 to 20 mph

This is the fastest-paced version of the rides to the south this summer. We won't be going 16 to 20 the entire time but we will move along as much as possible based on conditions. This will not be a leasurely pace. We'll start at the 31st Beach House and head to the most remote corner of Chicago, Hegewisch, founded as a separate town in the 1880s. We'll head down the lakefront via South Shore Drive, Ewing and the Burnham Greenway. We'll blow through downtown Hegewisch and continue on to Hammond - which isn't that far. We'll navigate through Hammond on the Erie Lackawnna Bike Trail. Once we get back into Illinois, we'll only hit one stop light getting back to 31st Street! Parking is usually available at the 31st Street Beach lot or ride your bike to the start to add some more miles to your trip. We'll shoot for getting back by 2PM.

Social Ride: North to Northfield

REMOTE START: Davis El station on the Purple Line

10:30 AM

20 miles, 12 to 14 mph

Ride north through the quiet communities of Evanston and Wilmette to Northfield. This tiny little village is home to one of the best bakeries around. We’ll stop for a light lunch at Three Tarts Bakery (other options available) and return to Evanston. Along the way you’ll see those places on the North Branch trail that make you ask, “where am I?”. Now you’ll know! We will meet at the Davis El station on the Purple Line. We’ll gather between the Metra and CTA stations in the taxi waiting area.

Social Ride: Bungalows, Ranches, and Georgians

REMOTE START: 63rd Street Beach House, 63rd and Lake Shore Drive

9:00AM

35 miles, 12 to 14 mph

The Far South Side has some of the finest residential neighborhoods in Chicago, yet perception and misinformation keep many away. Join us on this leisurely tour of attractive communities and subdivisions possesing a wealth of housing styles; Georgians, Ranches, the ubiquitous Chicago Bungalow, and even a unique neighborhood of International Styles, and a rarely seen Frank Lloyd Wright estate. There will be several stops at places of interest including a Green Bungalow block. There will be a lunch stop.

Training Ride: Monday Training Ride: Introduction to Training Rides

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

30 miles, 18 to 20 mph

Training Ride: Wednesday Evening Training

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

25-35 miles, 19 to 25 mph

Social Ride: FWEGA (Fourth Wednesday Evening Get Acquainted Ride)

START: Clock Tower at Waveland and Lake Shore Dr. (3700N)

6:30

15 miles, 10 to 14 mph

Social Ride: Weekly Gentlemen (and Ladies) of Leisure Rides (Cycling Seniors)

REMOTE START: North Avenue Beach House, North Avenue and Lakeshore Drive in front of the bike shop

10:30 AM

10-20 miles, 10 to 12 mph

Social Ride: 10th Annual Mosey on to Moody

START: Clock Tower at Waveland and Lake Shore Dr. (3700N)

8:30 AM

40 miles, 12 to 14 mph

Join Joe Dickstein on a magical mystery tour all over the North side. You'll mosey along a circuitous route: six different bike paths, all the way to the Chicago Botanic Gardens in Glencoe and back. Your reward: a stop at Moody's Pub in Edgewater for burgers and brews at the end.

Social Ride: Training (Wheels) Ride: A CCC Playdate

REMOTE START: Milwaukee and Devon, North Branch Bike trail parking lot

9:30 AM

10 miles, 8 to 12 mph

Bring out your trailers and trail-a-bikes, this is a ride for the kiddies. We will start from the parking lot for the North Branch Bike trail at Milwaukee and Devon, ride up the trail for a bit, stop to play, then come back and hit Superdawg for an early lunch. The pace and length of the ride will be adjusted to the participants and the ride will likely break into multiple groups. Potty training not required.

Social Ride: Superdawg Ride - In its 5th Year

START: Clock Tower at Waveland and Lake Shore Dr. (3700N)

8:30 AM

40 miles, 12 to 14 mph

Take a tour of the northwest park neighborhoods such as Albany, Jefferson, Gladstone, Norwood and Edison Park as well as a few others along the way. Lunch will be at Superdawg, the notable drive-in that started as a hot dog stand in 1948 to help its owner work his way through school.

Training Ride: Monday Training Ride: Introduction to Training Rides

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

30 miles, 18 to 20 mph

Training Ride: Wednesday Evening Training

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

25-35 miles, 19 to 25 mph

Social Ride: Weekly Gentlemen (and Ladies) of Leisure Rides (Cycling Seniors)

REMOTE START: North Avenue Beach House, North Avenue and Lakeshore Drive in front of the bike shop

10:30 AM

10-20 miles, 10 to 12 mph

Social Ride: Digital Photo Scavenger Hunt

REMOTE START: Contact the ride leader for the start location and details

9:30 AM

20 miles, 10 to 14 mph

Bring your digital camera, your creative brain and your knowledge of Chicago history and trivia. We'll meet at a location to be announced by the ride leader and get the list of clues, then split up to go take photos for each clue. At the end of the ride, we'll meet later for lunch. Afterwards, we'll put photos online to share. Bring your lock and lunch money. Participants in this ride will be split up into teams. The ride will have a remote start location. Contact the ride leader for details and start location.

Training Ride: Wednesday Evening Training

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

25-35 miles, 19 to 25 mph

Social Ride: Weekly Gentlemen (and Ladies) of Leisure Rides (Cycling Seniors)

REMOTE START: North Avenue Beach House, North Avenue and Lakeshore Drive in front of the bike shop

10:30 AM

10-20 miles, 10 to 12 mph

Social Ride: Mid-Season Club Picnic Ride

REMOTE START: Contact Ride Leader for South, West and North Side Start Locations

10:00 AM

35 miles, 10 to 14 mph

A club tradition for many years, this year we have a new twist. The destination for a picnic with grilling and other summer food traditions will be Promontory Point on the lakefront at 57th Street and Lake Shore drive along the lakefront path. Riders will be able to start from from South side, North side, and West side locations for Promontory Point. Departure time for the West Side Eckhart Park start location (1400 W Chicago) will be 10:30 AM. Other start locations: for the North Side, the Clock Tower (3700 N at lakefront), the South Side, Avalon Park (1200 E. 83rd St). Please contact the ride leader with the information on the dish you plan to bring to pass or food item you will bring. Trailers will be provided to bring additional items (chairs, silverware, etc.)

Social Ride: Oak Wood Cemetery and Southside Boulevard Tour

REMOTE START: Queen's Landing immediately east of Buckingham Fountain on the Lakefront Bikepath

9:30 AM

28 miles, 12 to 14 mph

Our destination is the interesting Oak Wood Cemetery on 71st - one of the oldest in the City and resting place for 6,000 Confederate soldiers. We'll start at the "Queen's Landing" which is the plaza on the lakefront bike path immediately east of Buckingham Fountain and Lake Shore Drive, head inland at 31st Street, and turn around just south of Jackson Park. The 28-mile round trip will include: the Prairie Avenue Historic District, Lake Meadows present and future, Groveland Park, Stephen Douglas's tomb (and memorial rest stop), the last Chicago building associated with the Civil War, nine structures designed or remodeled by Frank Lloyd Wright including the Robie (1906) and Blossom Houses (1892), homes of three prominent Kenwood residents, the University of Chicago, Mt. Carmel High School, the site of the World's Fair and the Midway, Jackson Park Highlands Historic District, Washington Park, and a trip down the Boulevards. Rest stops including lunch or snack, a quick spiel at each point of interest, and as many bike lanes as we can hit. Back by about 1PM.

Training Ride: Monday Training Ride: Introduction to Training Rides

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

30 miles, 18 to 20 mph

Training Ride: Wednesday Evening Training

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

25-35 miles, 19 to 25 mph

Social Ride: Weekly Gentlemen (and Ladies) of Leisure Rides (Cycling Seniors)

REMOTE START: North Avenue Beach House, North Avenue and Lakeshore Drive in front of the bike shop

10:30 AM

10-20 miles, 10 to 12 mph

Touring Ride: The Road to Hegewisch Part 9

REMOTE START: Remote Start - 31st Street Beach House

8:30 AM

40 miles, 14 to 18 mph

We'll start at the 31st Beach House and head to the most remote corner of Chicago, Hegewisch, founded as a separate town in the 1880s. We'll avoid most lights and head down the lakefront via South Shore Drive, Ewing and the Burnham Greenway. The pace should get you sweating but not keeling over. You'll see the only lakes inside the City, the only trailer park, and the only saw mill. We'll stop for lunch at Darcy's Dog and Shrimp Shack or equivalent establishment in downtown Hegewisch. Parking is usually available at the 31st Street Beach lot or ride your bike to the start to add some more miles to your trip. We'll shoot for getting back by 2PM.

Touring Ride: Waterford Precision Cycles Factory Tour and Ride - 3 Routes

REMOTE START: Waterford, WI - 816 Bakke Ave, Waterford, WI

8:30 AM

25 - 60 miles, 12 to 20 mph

Back again this year, this ride has been an annual occurrence on the club calendar. Richard Schwinn, in conjunction with Waterford Precision Cycles, has sponsored and mapped 3 rides through the beautiful rolling countryside around Waterford, WI. This will be a joint ride with the Kenosha-Racine, Evanston, and other Chicagoland area bike clubs. There will be a slow/moderate (12-14 mph) ride of 25-30 miles that is mostly flat and faster (14-16 mph) 45 mile and metric century rides. The rides will be self paced with sag vehicles. There will be an opportunity to ride in a group with riders from other clubs and improve pacelining skills. The rides will start from the Waterford Factory at 9:00 so allow some time to unload and setup. Richard Schwinn will give tours of the factory between 8:00 and 8:30. This is a great opportunity to see how top quality bicycles are built. Note: those who are looking for auto transport to the remote start, the ride leader suggests posting to the CCC-chat list, Chainlink.org, or on Meetup.com. Remote Start: Waterford Precision Cycles, 816 Bakke Ave, Waterford, WI Allow 1 1/2 hours from Evanston, Take I-94 to WI-20 West (Exit #333), Turn left on Jefferson Street (Cty-W) in Waterford, Go South 1 mile, Turn Right on Bakke .2 Mile. Contact Jim Adgate if you have questions about routes/pace, he is also looking for someone to do/provide a sag vehicle.

Touring Ride: The Orient Express Touring Ride

START: Clock Tower at Waveland and Lake Shore Dr. (3700N)

8:30 AM

51 miles, 15 to 17 mph

Join us on a trip to the huge Japanese grocery store, Mitsuwa, in Arlington Heights. There you can taste the exotic foods of Japan. Please arrive at the clocktower for check-in between 8am-8:20am. We start riding promptly at 8:30am. In the suburbs, we will be riding on some roads with fast and heavy traffic. Except for lunch, there will not be a lot of stopping on this ride. If you have any questions, contact Take' Yamamto at 773-528-7812.

Training Ride: Monday Training Ride: Introduction to Training Rides

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

30 miles, 18 to 20 mph

Training Ride: Wednesday Evening Training

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

25-35 miles, 19 to 25 mph

Social Ride: FWEGA (Fourth Wednesday Evening Get Acquainted Ride)

START: Clock Tower at Waveland and Lake Shore Dr. (3700N)

6:30 PM

15 miles, 10 to 14 mph

Social Ride: Weekly Gentlemen (and Ladies) of Leisure Rides (Cycling Seniors)

REMOTE START: North Avenue Beach House, North Avenue and Lakeshore Drive in front of the bike shop

10:30 AM

10-20 miles, 10 to 12 mph

Social Ride: 1st Annual Wander to Whiting (for pierogis)

REMOTE START: Remote start from 31st Street Beach.

9:30 AM

35 miles, 10 to 12 mph

Tired of the same old boring fast food? Come join us to ride to Whiting, Indiana for the annual Pierogi Fest. Oprah Winfrey ranked Pierogi Fest in the top 7 events on Oprah.com's 2008 Summer Travels. Will this year's fest be as good? Will we get a chance to meet Oprah? Remote start from 31st Street Beach.

Social Ride: Chinatown/Bridgeport Ride

START: Clock Tower at Waveland and Lake Shore Dr. (3700N)

9:30 AM

35 miles, 12 to 15 mph

Join Art Gilfand on a tour of Chinatown and more, leaving from the Clock tower in Lincoln Park. On the way to your tasty dim sum in Chinatown, you will tour through many interesting neighborhoods such as Bucktown, Wicker Park, Ukrainian Village, Pilsen, and other surprises. After the lunch stop in Chinatown, we'll head back via the South Loop, River North and Lincoln Park. Please bring locks and money for the brunch. Of course, there will be a coffee stop along the way.

Training Ride: Monday Training Ride: Introduction to Training Rides

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

30 miles, 18 to 20 mph

Training Ride: Wednesday Evening Training

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

25-35 miles, 19 to 25 mph

Social Ride: Weekly Gentlemen (and Ladies) of Leisure Rides (Cycling Seniors)

REMOTE START: North Avenue Beach House, North Avenue and Lakeshore Drive in front of the bike shop

10:30 AM

10-20 miles, 10 to 12 mph

Touring Ride: Salt Creek Loop: Down By The Old (Graue) Mill Stream

START: Clock Tower at Waveland and Lake Shore Dr. (3700N)

8:00 AM

60 miles, 15 to 18 mph

And now for your riding pleasure: Episode Three of the Salt Creek Loop saga. Destination: a stop at the historic Graue Mill in bucolic Oak Brook - conveniently located a stone's throw away from the Fullersburg Woods Nature Preserve. Come out with your fully-functioning road bike and grind out a grainy 60-mile coarse ride to find out the answer to the question "How far west does the Salt Creek Bike Path run?". And what would a Salt Creek Loop ride be without two short rest stops in Oak Park? There will be one for coffee en route and another for food-drink en return.

Flying to Schaumburg

REMOTE START: The Rosemont el station along the CTA O'Hare Blue Line

10:00 AM

40 miles, 14 to 16 mph

Join Paul and Joe as they visit their second Northern League stadium of the season. This time we're traveling to the great northwest - all the way to Schaumburg - for the matchup between the Schaumburg Flyers and the Winnipeg Goldeyes. Game time is 1:20. We'll start and finish the ride at the Rosemont el station along the O'Hare Blue Line.

Social Ride: Hyde Park/Kenwood Architectural Tour

REMOTE START: Queen's Landing, Accross from Buckingham Fountain

9:30 AM

28 miles, 12 to 14 mph

Our principal destination will be Kenwood and Hyde Park. We'll see if President Obama is around. We'll start at the "Queen's Landing" which is the plaza on the lakefront bike path immediately east of Buckingham Fountain and Lake Shore Drive, head inland at 31st Street, and turn around just south of Jackson Park. The 28-mile round trip will include: the Prairie Avenue Historic District, Lake Meadows present and future, Groveland Park, Stephen Douglas's tomb (and memorial rest stop), the last Chicago building associated with the Civil War, nine structures designed or remodeled by Frank Lloyd Wright including the Robie (1906) and Blossom Houses (1892), homes of three prominent Kenwood residents (if possible), the University of Chicago, Mt. Carmel High School, the site of the World's Fair and the Midway, Jackson Park Highlands Historic District, Washington Park, and a trip down the Boulevards. Rest stops and a short lunch, a quick spiel at each point of interest, and as many bike lanes as we can hit. Back by about 1PM.

Training Ride: Monday Training Ride: Introduction to Training Rides

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

30 miles, 18 to 20 mph

Training Ride: Wednesday Evening Training

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

25-35 miles, 19 to 25 mph

Social Ride: Weekly Gentlemen (and Ladies) of Leisure Rides (Cycling Seniors)

REMOTE START: North Avenue Beach House, North Avenue and Lakeshore Drive in front of the bike shop

10:30 AM

10-20 miles, 10 to 12 mph

Social Ride: Alternative Late Ride

REMOTE START: Buckingham Fountain - Columbus Drive

11:59 PM

30 miles, 10 to 14 mph

8/7/2009 - Due to predicted weather conditions of strong rain/thunderstorms, this ride is cancelled and will be re-scheduled to a later date. For those of you who have tried the big LATE ride and wanted a version without the huge crowds, this is the ride for you. Wander through an interesting variety of neighborhoods from downtown to the north, west and south sides. We'll finish with breakfast at Manny's around dawn. LIGHTS are REQUIRED. It is recommended that you have, in addition to a light for your handlebars (and or helmet) that can illuminate in front of you, a light for your helmet and a light that traffic approaching from the rear will be able to see (or reflective strips on clothing)

Touring Ride: I Scream, You Scream, We All Ride for Ice Cream

START: Clock Tower at Waveland and Lake Shore Dr. (3700N)

8:00 AM

60 miles, 15 to 17 mph

8/4/2009 - Due to health issues, the ride leader has had to cancel this ride. Check back on the schedule to see if it has been re-scheduled for another date.

Social Ride: Chicago's Biggest Mover and Shaker - A Tour Along the "L" and the Elevated Line

REMOTE START: For location, contact the ride leader, will end in downtown Chicago

9:30 AM

20 miles, 10 to 14 mph

The Ride Leader is limiting the number of riders on this ride to 20, so please RSVP to get the ride starting point, which will be in downtown Chicago. Visit important spots and sites along the storied Chicago L with Greg Borzo, author of "The Chicago L" (Arcadia Publishing, 2007). Learn about the history of this great working antique and "track" some of the lines south, west and north. The "L" helped build Chicago and continues to contribute to the decline and/or development of the neighborhoods it serves. Come see the "L" in all its grit and glory. During or at the end of the ride, there will be a brief lunch stop at a suitable, quick restaurant, depending on the ride turnout and at the discretion of the ride leader. The ride is scheduled to end around 1:00 PM, so to last about 3 1/2 hours and will end in downtown Chicago.

Training Ride: Monday Training Ride: Introduction to Training Rides

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

30 miles, 18 to 20 mph

Training Ride: Wednesday Evening Training

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

25-35 miles, 19 to 25 mph

Social Ride: Weekly Gentlemen (and Ladies) of Leisure Rides (Cycling Seniors)

REMOTE START: Caldwell Woods, Milwaukee and Devon NE corner parking lot

10:30 AM

10-20 miles, 10 to 12 mph

Touring Ride: New Glarus Brewery Tour

REMOTE START: Earth Rider, 929 W. Exchange Street, Brodhead, WI

10:00 AM

55 miles, 14 to 20 mph

Spotted Cows, Fat Squirrels and Uff-da, Oh My!

We will start in Brodhead, which is 2.5 hours northwest of Chicago, and ride through the hills of Wisconsin to New Glarus and back again (2235 ft of climb). We will stop for a self-guided tour of the New Glarus Brewery and a late lunch before heading back to Brodhead.

For those of you who dislike hills, there is an option for you to travel the Sugar River State Trail to and from New Glarus. The trail is part of the Rails to Trails project so you know it has an easy grade. It is clearly marked in both directions; you will do fine on your own and meet us at the other end.

Overnight accommodations available at Earth Rider Hotel. Hurry while there are still openings at this wonderful hotel & bike shop.

Click here for directions to the start.

Please call or email me so I know that you plan to ride with us. I would also like your phone number in case there are any last minute changes.

Social Ride: 10th Annual Baseball Nostalgia Ride

START: Clock Tower at Waveland and Lake Shore Dr. (3700N)

8:30 AM

30 miles, 10 to 12 mph

CCC resident baseball historian, Joe Dickstein has put together a great trip into Chicago's baseball past. Chicago's baseball history isn't limited to Addison and Clark, or 35th and Wentworth. We will cycle by the sites of more than 10 present and former professional ball parks as well as other locations of historic interest to the baseball fan. During the ride, we'll stop for lunch at the famous Billy Goat Tavern (Home of the Billy Goat Curse). There will also be opportunities for a rest/snack stop or two.

Training Ride: Monday Training Ride: Introduction to Training Rides

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

30 miles, 18 to 20 mph

Training Ride: Wednesday Evening Training

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

25-35 miles, 19 to 25 mph

Social Ride: Weekly Gentlemen (and Ladies) of Leisure Rides (Cycling Seniors)

REMOTE START: North Avenue Beach House, North Avenue and Lakeshore Drive in front of the bike shop

10:30 AM

10-20 miles, 10 to 12 mph

Social Ride: Kitty and Konnie Karouse in Kiddieland and Eat Kotton Kandy

START: Clock Tower at Waveland and Lake Shore Dr. (3700N)

9:00 am

25 miles, 10 to 12 mph

After 80 years the Kiddieland Amusement Park in Melrose Park will be closing after this summer season. Join native Chicagoans Kitty Shanahan and Joe Dickstein and transplanted Chicagoan Connie Marks for a nostalgic last opportunity to visit this Chicago landmark. Following our visit we will be having lunch at nearby Russel's Barbeque in Elmwood Park. Bring as many friends, children, grandchildren, parents as you can because if we have a group of fifteen or more we qualify for a walkup discount on our admissions. Contact Joe at phyllisandjoe11@comast.net or 773-262-0031 or Kitty at 773-736-7447 for details. See everyone in August.

Touring Ride: The Century Ride - Pampered Century or Spoiled Century

REMOTE START: CHANDLER-NEWBERGER COMMUNITY CENTER 1028 Central St, Evanston, IL

7:00 AM

100 miles, 15 to 18 mph

Back again this year, this is a century for those who haven't done one, and would like to but are daunted by the distance. Led by Art Gilfand, it starts in Evanston and will tour through the Northern suburbs. The pace is intended to allow those who haven't done 100 miles to finish. The ride leader requests that you RSVP so he can get a headcount for the SAG vehicle. If you feel strong enough for a century ride, but don't feel like riding at really fast speeds all day, this is the ride for you. We will be riding between 15 and 18 mph with two rest stops in each direction and a lunch break at the Kenosha Velodrome, the north end of the ride. Jim Kreps will provide SAG service and act as your caterer. We will have food, energy bars, cookies, drinks and lunch plus bike supplies for common bike mishaps. Road bikes are recommended. All surfaces are paved and it is the type of ride best suited for road bikes. We will leave from the Chandler Community Center located at 1028 Central Street in Evanston. You can take the CTA Purple Line Train to the Central Street station. If you drive, there is street parking on Lincoln. There is a $16 charge for this ride for food and SAG vehicle fuel costs, payable at the ride start to the ride leader, it is appreciated if you could bring the correct change. This ride is a joint event with the Evanston Bike Club. The ride leaves promptly at 7:00 AM and expect to return between 5:00 and 6:30 PM

Training Ride: Monday Training Ride: Introduction to Training Rides

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

30 miles, 18 to 20 mph

Training Ride: Wednesday Evening Training

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

25-35 miles, 19 to 25 mph

Social Ride: FWEGA (Fourth Wednesday Evening Get Acquainted Ride)

START: Clock Tower at Waveland and Lake Shore Dr. (3700N)

6:30 PM

15 miles, 10 to 14 mph

Social Ride: Weekly Gentlemen (and Ladies) of Leisure Rides (Cycling Seniors)

REMOTE START: North Avenue Beach House, North Avenue and Lakeshore Drive in front of the bike shop

10:30 AM

10-20 miles, 10 to 12 mph

Social Ride: Devil in the White City Tour

REMOTE START: Near Millennium Park - RSVP to Ride Leader for Starting Point

10:00 AM

20 - 22 miles, 10 to 14 mph

8/5/2009 Update: The ride leader has reached the limit of 20 set for this ride, so this ride is filled and no other riders will be allowed. Please check our schedule for other rides this weekend and thanks for your interest in this club ride. The tour is based on "The Devil in the White City," the best-selling, non-fiction book of 2004.

Training Ride: Monday Training Ride: Introduction to Training Rides

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

30 miles, 18 to 20 mph

Training Ride: Wednesday Evening Training

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

25-35 miles, 19 to 25 mph

Social Ride: Weekly Gentlemen (and Ladies) of Leisure Rides (Cycling Seniors)

REMOTE START: North Avenue Beach House, North Avenue and Lakeshore Drive in front of the bike shop

10:30 AM

10-20 miles, 10 to 12 mph

Social Ride: 32nd Ward Ride

REMOTE START: Holstein Park, 2200 N. Oakley, Chicago

10:00 AM

20 miles, 10 to 12 mph

We will tour the interesting sites of the 32nd ward, which includes Bucktown, Wicker Park, Lincoln Park, West Lakeview, Roscoe Village and more. Stops at Our Lady of the Underpass, a state of the art energy saving home, recycling facilities on Goose Island, an artistic fence are only a few to be included. The ride leader requests that all riders please wear a helmet. Alderman Waguespack will be joining us on this ride. The Alderman has promised to provide refreshments, so we'll need R.S.V.P.'s in order to have enough food.

Training Ride: Wednesday Evening Training

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

25-35 miles, 19 to 25 mph

Social Ride: Weekly Gentlemen (and Ladies) of Leisure Rides (Cycling Seniors)

REMOTE START: North Avenue Beach House, North Avenue and Lakeshore Drive in front of the bike shop

10:30 AM

10-20 miles, 10 to 12 mph

Touring Ride: Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve Pre-Fall Redux

START: Clock Tower at Waveland and Lake Shore Dr. (3700N)

8:00 AM

75 miles, 16 to 20 mph

Fall's coming. Time to check out the leaves on the trees. What better way to do this than ride west and south through the Salt Creek Bike Path, down Wolf Road, past Argonne National Laboratory, through Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve, and up and down the hills of Burr Ridge. Hills? Yup - just before then after the midpoint. Rest stops? Three (Starbuck's in Oak Park en route, convenience store stop near the mid-point, Caribou-Obeweis-Tasty Dog in Oak Park en return). Bring fully-functioning road bike? Yes. Fun to ride? Absolutely.

Training Ride: Monday Training Ride: Introduction to Training Rides

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

30 miles, 18 to 20 mph

Training Ride: Wednesday Evening Training

REMOTE START: Roadies Dunkin' Donuts, Lincoln & California

6:30 PM

25-35 miles, 19 to 25 mph

Social Ride: Weekly Gentlemen (and Ladies) of Leisure Rides (Cycling Seniors)

REMOTE START: North Avenue Beach House, North Avenue and Lakeshore Drive in front of the bike shop

10:30 AM

10-20 miles, 10 to 12 mph

Touring Ride: fRedhots and Fries

REMOTE START: Jefferson Park Field House, 4822 N Long Ave

10:00 AM

40 miles, 16 to 18 mph

So, you thought Superdawg was good? How pedestrian! Let Alice introduce you to a dog for a more refined palate. Smoked Salmon, Buffalo, Chicken or good ol’ beef dogs are served up with a generous side of Belgian Frites and gourmet dipping sauces by a guy named Fred. Veggie options are also available. Check out www.fredhots.com to see the daily specials for that day.

Our route will lead through Sauganash, Niles, Wilmette and Glenview. Be advised that some roads will have heavy traffic and we’ll be moving at a fairly brisk pace.

Start location is very near Jeferson Park bus terminal and stop for the Blue Line.

Touring Ride: Holy Hill, Holy Cow Touring Wisc.

REMOTE START: Wisconsin

9:00 AM

50 miles, 15 to 17 mph

Due to health issues, the ride leader has had to cancel this ride. If you would be interested in leading it in his absence, please contact him directly.

Social Ride: FWEGA (Fourth Wednesday Evening Get Acquainted Ride)

START: Clock Tower at Waveland and Lake Shore Dr. (3700N)

6:30 PM

15 miles, 10 to 14 mph

FWEGA, a club tradition for more than 10 years, is intended to be an easy way to start riding with the club and meet new friends and old ones. The pace is social. We'll end with a late dinner stop somewhere on the North Side. Bring a lock and money for food and drink. Please note the 6:30 PM departure time from the Clock Tower. Due to the sunset time at this point in the year, you may wish to make sure you have a light for your bike.

Social Ride: Weekly Gentlemen (and Ladies) of Leisure Rides (Cycling Seniors)

REMOTE START: North Avenue Beach House, North Avenue and Lakeshore Drive in front of the bike shop

10:30 AM

10-20 miles, 10 to 12 mph

This is standing weekly ride of the Cycling Seniors and Gourmet Club (however, this is the last ride date of the 2009 season, there will be no rides in October). Why ride alone? Come make some new friends who bicycle. Our rides start each Thursday at 10:30 A.M at the North Avenue Beach house, and we go for lunch at the end of the ride. Join Mitch Gold for a weekly social ride along the lake front. This ride affords an opportunity for active gentlemen and ladies, 55 years and older to meet, ride and perhaps have lunch. ALL RIDERS ARE WELCOME.

Social Ride: Tour of The North Park Neighborhood

REMOTE START: 5801 N. Pulaski Rd., Pulaski Park in North Park, Chicago

1:00 PM

12-14 miles, 10 to 14 mph

Lee Diamond will host this ride, which tours/explores the major attractions, sites, and buildings of the North park area, and will focus on it's history and architecture. Depending on the turnout, the pace and timing will be determined by the ride leader. Plan on a lunch stop somewhere in the North Park area and stops along the route where Lee will explain the history and significance of distinctive buildings and structures.

Touring Ride: Fall Floyds Fest

START: Clock Tower at Waveland and Lake Shore Dr. (3700N)

10:00 AM

70 miles, 16 to 20 mph

There's been a ride to the Three Floyds brew pub (http://www.threefloydspub.com) in Munster, IN, every January since 2006, and the beer is great, and the food, too, but January weather, ugh! So let's have an Oktoberfest instead. We'll leave the clock tower at 10, pick up South Siders at the 31st Street beach house at 10:45, take a short break at Wolf Lake, have lunch at Three Floyds, and return. Those who are interested may want to stay for the brewery tour at 3. Going, we'll take the Daniel Burnham Centennial Century route (http://burnhamplan100.uchicago.edu/events/id/956), coming back, the traditional winter route (http://bigempire.com/mark/beer_run/beer_run_map.pdf). This will be a "TOUR ride" with few stops. We won't necessarily stay together. Faster riders may go ahead, and slower riders may drop back. It's probably better if we all don't all arrive and try to order at the same time, anyway. Bring money, a lock, snacks to have en route, and panniers for beer you can't get in Chicago. Anyone interested is more than welcome to meet us at the brew pub if they don't care to participate in the bike ride. The inaugural Three Floyds ride, on January 14, 2006, was conceived and organized by Mark Sinclair. He died April 14 of that year after suffering a brain aneurism. See(http://chicago.timeout.com/articles/features/15179/mark-alan-sinclair).

Social Ride: Sixth Annual Football Nostalgia Ride

START: Clock Tower at Waveland and Lake Shore Dr. (3700N)

8:30 AM

30 miles, 10 to 12 mph

We will visit the sites both past and present of Chicago's football teams. These include the ever popular Chicago Bears, the now defunct Chicago Cardinals as well as the University of Chicago Maroons. Places to be visited include Wrigley Field, Soldier Field, Old Comiskey Park, Old Stagg Field, New Stagg Field, and Old Chicago Stadium (Yes, Pro Football was once played there.) Lunch will be at a local sports bar where we will have the opportunity to see the Bears defeat the Lions.

Touring Ride: Re-Ride to the Fullersburg Woods Nature Center (Graue Mill!)

START: Clock Tower at Waveland and Lake Shore Dr. (3700N)

8:00 AM

60 miles, 16 to 20 mph

A repost of the Graue Mill touring ride for those who couldn't make it or for those who want to do it again. Sixty miles of paved road fun and excitement await you as you ride through Oak Park, past Brookfield Zoo, on the Salt Creek Bike Path, and through the I-294 Curtain into suburban Oak Brook and the famed Spring Road climb. Usual reststops - Lake Theatre Starbuck's in downtown Oak Park en route, the titled nature center near the mid-point, and Tasty-Dog in Oak Park en return.

Social Ride: Bridgeport/Canaryville Tour

REMOTE START: Skinner Park, 1400 W.Adams at Loomis-- enter the park from the north (Monroe) side to avoid the marathon route.

10:00 AM

12 miles, 10 to 12 mph

Please join Anne Alt and the Chicago Cycling Club for an informal ramble around Little Italy, Pilsen and Bridgeport. We'll check out parks and gardens, unexpected architectural gems, and end up at a cafe-type place for lunch per consensus. In addition, we'll get to check out the marathon at least once. The ride will meet at Skinner Park, 1400 W.Adams at Loomis-- enter the park from the north (Monroe) side to avoid the marathon route. Please familiarize yourself with the marathon route before setting out! Click here for more information: http://tinyurl.com/ye3nzj2 and click the link for the course map. If you're coming from the north, use Halsted or N-S streets west of it to get to Monroe. From the south, Damen is okay until Harrison. From there, I'd recommend going west to Oakley, north to Madison, then east.

Social Ride: From Columbus to Prairie

REMOTE START: Arrigo Park, 800 S. Loomis by the fountain

9:30 AM

25 miles, 10 to 14 mph

Meet us at Arrigo Park for a leisurely tour of Little Italy, Garfield Park, Douglas Park, Little Village, Pilsen and the South Loop. Discover some green spaces west and south. If riders are interested, we can stop and walk through Garfield Park Conservatory and/or the Day of the Dead exhibit at the Mexican Fine Arts Center. We'll make a lunch stop at Cafe Society, then return to Arrigo Park. Please bring your lock and lunch money.

Social Ride: Chicago's Biggest Mover and Shaker - Historical Highlights of the Chicago "L"

REMOTE START: For location, contact the ride leader, will end in downtown Chicago

9:30 AM

20 miles, 10 to 14 mph

This is a repeat of ride from earlier in our ride calendar this year on August 8th. After his early August ride filled up, the ride leader is leading this ride again. The Ride Leader is limiting the number of riders on this ride to 18, so please RSVP to get the ride starting point, which will be in downtown Chicago. Visit important spots and sites along the storied Chicago L with Greg Borzo, author of "The Chicago L" (Arcadia Publishing, 2007). Learn about the history of this great working antique and "track" some of the lines south, west and north. The "L" helped build Chicago and continues to contribute to the decline and/or development of the neighborhoods it serves. Come see the "L" in all its grit and glory. During the ride, there will be both a restroom/water break and a brief refreshment stop depending on the weather, pace, and ride turnout...at the discretion of the ride leader. The ride is scheduled to end around 1:00 PM, so it will last about 3 1/2 hours.

Social Ride: Fall Picnic Ride

START: Clock Tower at Waveland and Lake Shore Dr. (3700N)

10:00 AM

18 miles, 12 to 14 mph

Note: Don't forget that daylight savings time ends on this date. Join Art Gilfand on the traditional last scheduled ride of the season: The Fall Picnic Ride, leaving from the Clocktower at 10:00. It's a later start, thinking it might be warmer a bit later and this a shorter version. We'll be heading to the LaBagh Woods via the Chicago River to check out the local fall colors. As with any picnic ride, it's pot luck; so please bring something to share. We will pass an Aldi store and be within two blocks of a Jewel, if you would like to pick up something along the way. If the consensus is that it's too cold to eat outside, indoor options are available. WEATHER NOTE: If it's under freezing and/or there is precipitation, the ride will be canceled. If in doubt, please check the web page or the ride line (773) 509-8093. For more information, please contact me at art@activetrans.org or call me at (773) 871-1872.

Social Ride: The Bagel Ride - Skokie Edition

REMOTE START: Evanston: Robert Crown Center at 1701 Main Street, east of the intersection of Main and Dodge.

10:00 AM

10 miles, 10 to 12 mph

Some traditions are timeless. Turkey at Thanksgiving. The seventh inning stretch. Others can benefit from a little change. A single Christmas tree in Daley Plaza. The designated hitter. With that in mind, this year's ride won't end at The Bagel Restaurant in Lakeview. Instead, we're going to check out The Bagel Restaurant at Old Orchard. We'll start from the Robert Crown Center in Evanston; from there we'll meander through Evanston and Skokie to our destination. This is the last CCC ride of 2009, so come on out and help celebrate both the holidays and the end of another year of great Chicago-area rides. And for you traditionalists, change is good. Think about how much fun it would be if the Cubs and White Sox were still playing in November. As long as the White Sox won.

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