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

REMOTE START: North Avenue Beach House

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 (the last Thursday in April and run to the last Thursday in September) 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.  

Contact Mitch Gold at 1-312-642-1988
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Social Ride: Major Taylor Trail ride

REMOTE START: Dan Ryan Woods parking lot, N side of 83rd St. between Western and Damen

8:30 AM

15-20 miles, 10 to 14 mph

We will ride the Major Taylor Trail from Dan Ryan Woods to Beverly, Morgan Park, West Pullman and Whistler Woods. We will continue west to downtown Blue Island for a late morning food stop, then return north to Dan Ryan Woods. NOTE: The Major Taylor Cycling Club will be leading a longer ride to offer another option. Check this page for updates: http://bit.ly/b3SkiE  

Contact Anne Alt at (312) 520-1641
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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.  

Contact Rich Baumgarten at 773-759-8690
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Social Ride: Weekly Gentlemen (and Ladies) of Leisure Rides (Cycling Seniors)

REMOTE START: North Avenue Beach House

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 (the last Thursday in April and run to the last Thursday in September) 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.  

Contact Mitch Gold at 1-312-642-1988
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Touring Ride: fRedhots and Fries - Touring Version

REMOTE START: Jeferson Park Field House, 4822 North Long Avenue, Chicago

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 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.  

Contact Alice O'Laughlin at (773) 294-7533
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Social Ride: Louis Sullivan architecture tour

REMOTE START: Contact the ride leader for the start location

10:00 AM

35 miles, 12 to 14 mph

A small group docent tour of Louis Sullivan architecture with a visit to a special exhibit and a lunch stop. Please wear shoes suitable for a bit of walking, and bring a lock and money for lunch. The ride is limited to 15 riders on a first come basis, so reserve a spot early if you are interested.  

Contact Anne Alt at (312) 520-1641
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Social Ride: Weekly Gentlemen (and Ladies) of Leisure Rides (Cycling Seniors)

REMOTE START: North Avenue Beach House

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 (the last Thursday in April and run to the last Thursday in September) 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.  

Contact Mitch Gold at 1-312-642-1988
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Touring Ride: Holy Cow, Holy Hill!

REMOTE START: Delafield, WI - Contact Ride Leader

Morning/AM

50 miles, 15 to 17 mph

Please don't swear going up Holy Hill, as it is in a religious sanctuary. Anyone looking for some challenging climbing should come join us for a fun day of rolling hills in southern Wisconsin. We start in Delafield, WI, about 2 1/2 hours from Chicago and just west of Milwaukee. For details on the exact starting location and time, please contact Take' Yamamoto at 773-528-7812.  

Contact Take at (773) 528-7812

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

REMOTE START: North Avenue Beach House

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 (the last Thursday in April and run to the last Thursday in September) 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.  

Contact Mitch Gold at 1-312-642-1988
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Touring Ride: Delafield, WI Weekend

REMOTE START: Delafield, WI - Contact Ride Leader for Start Location and Details

8:30 AM

65 miles, 12 to 16 mph

See the Fall colors in and near the vicinity of Kettle Moraine State Park in Wisconsin. The ride will travel to East Troy & also visit the General Store in LaGrange as well. Contact the ride leader for more details and the start location. See here for general information about the State Park: http://my.execpc.com/~jwamser/KettleSouth.html#Kettle_Moraine  

Contact Dave Skogley at (312) 496-8294
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Touring Ride: Return to Oak Brook-Fullersberg Nature Preserve-Graue Mill

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

8:00 AM

55 miles, 16 to 18 mph

Let's ride westward on the Salt Creek Bike Path and go to Graue Mill and its adjacent Fullersberg Nature Preserve. Why? Because leaf color change should be in full swing, the ride route is 100% paved, and Spring Hill Road is such a nice road to climb. Other featured suburbs include North Riverside, Riverside, and Berwyn. Same three rest stops as the last edition - the Nature Preserve at about the midpoint and two Oak Park location stops for coffee en route and dairy/cafe/bread/meat en return.  

Contact Brian Bird at (773) 354-8056
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I&M Canal Ride - Morris to Starved Rock

REMOTE START: Downtown Morris, contact the ride leader for the start location

8:30 AM

TBD miles, 12 to 16 mph

In year's past, this ride has gone from Joliet to Morris. This year, a new twist, we'll start in Morris (at the river - where the path branches off into downtown just beyond the city park) and ride to Starved Rock and returning to the start in Morris. Mileage and timing will be updated at a later date. It is highly recommended that you bring a hybrid or a mountain bike - the path is crushed limestone over dirt, so skinny tire road bikes won't have their normal rolling resistance advantage. While we will ride together as a group, it is also expected that the riders will be able to maintain a certain pace - beginning riders who have not logged a lot of miles may not be able to keep pace. Check back closer to the ride date for finalized start time and location.  

Contact Jim Adgate at 773-551-8242
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Touring Ride: Return to Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve

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

8:00 AM

70 miles, 16 to 18 mph

Could be raining, could be snowing, could be Indian Summer, or could be just plain Fall. Come out on a 70+ mile tour heading west and southwest through the 'burbs of Oak Park, Brookfield, Western Springs, Indian Head Park, Burr Ridge and its wonderful hills, Brookfield and Riverside. Will also pass the aforementioned forest preserve and Argonne National Laboratory as we look to see if the DuPage County trees still have foliage. Rest stops will be at some convenience store near the mid-point and the usual Oak Park stops of the Lake Theatre Starbuck's for caffeine en route and Tasty Dog for grilled encased meats en return.  

Contact Brian Bird at (773) 354-8056
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Social Ride: End of Season Picnic Ride

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

9:30 AM

20 miles, 8 to 12 mph

Our traditional end-of-season potluck picnic ride. Please contact ride leader about what you're bringing. There will be a grocery store stop on the way. More details TBA.  

Contact Anne Alt at (312) 520-1641
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