Looking for more rides? Check out our friends at UCVC, FMR, Rapha, and Specialized!
Location: Tamago!
In this 45 minute clinic, you will learn how to diagnose and repair flat bicycle tires.
It’s not magic! All that is required: patience, practice, and some very simple tools.
Space is limited, to please RSVP.
Departs at 6pm
Route: South to Wolf Lake and back.
Pace: intermediate. 18-22mph, faster if the group allows it.
Familiarity with basic group ride protocols and full self sufficiency is required. Classic chain gang paceline style.
Departure: 7am
Let’s ride to CAFE JUMPING BEAN in Pilsen! Pace: casual: Wifi: none. Sandwiches: delicious. Coffee: top notch. Pricing: affordable. 17mi.
NOVICE FRIENDLY
Weekly Thursday Night Social Hour: 6pm at tamago, come by to meet new friends, chat about bikes, and plan all sorts of adventures for the autumn season. Snacks and drinks provided.
New to Hyde Park and Chicago? Are you a new rider looking to extend your range and capabilities? Looking for inspiration and a new goal to tackle? Are you brand new and completely overwhelmed? Do you want to meet others without the pressure of joining an organization? This casual environment is ideal for you.
Here you will find commuting cyclists, rapid Europhile tifosi, youth cycling educators, delusional amateur bike racers, locked in triathletes, dirt bag Enduro boys, bored grad student cyclists, cargo bike parents, fixie kids, urban transit advocates, washed up roadies, and everything in between.
Don’t forget about the free wine tastings across the street @57th St Wines!
Departure: 7am
Participants will need a bicycle and a helmet, but if you don’t have one yet loaners are available. (please ask in advance). Those who complete TWO CLINICS will receive a $50 Tamago shop credit voucher!
Whether you’ve only recently learned how to ride, are an experienced cyclist looking to improve your abilities, or somewhere in the middle, these clinics are for you!
The drills and tools taught in the clinics will increase rider safety, build confidence, and make you a better all around cyclist. You may even learn a trick or two that your buddies will envy.
Format: 45 minutes of instruction & drills, followed by a short (optional) ride, followed by a cafe stop.
!: BALANCE & CORNERING
!!: RIDING IN TRAFFIC & IN SMALL GROUPS
III: MIXED SURFACES & WINTER RIDING
Departs at 6pm
Route: South to Wolf Lake and back.
Pace: intermediate. 18-22mph, faster if the group allows it.
Familiarity with basic group ride protocols and full self sufficiency is required. Classic chain gang paceline style.
Departure: 8am
Beginner-friendly ride to GRINDHOUSE in Whiting Indiana. 14-18mph with a mid-ride coffee stop. 22mi total.
Are you looking to build your endurance & extend your range? This is the ride for you!
Departure: 6pm
Casually paced ride along the lake, then west to Chinatown. Cool down on this hot weekend early evening with a frozen treat in the form of ROLLED ICE CREAM! 13mi total
Feida and Chiu Quon bakeries are on the same block, so bring a bag if you’re like to load up on charge siu buns, egg tarts & mochi balls!
Departure: 8am
Join us for a casually paced ride to COUNTY LINE ORCHARD in Hobart where we’ll pick some apple, drink some apple cider, down some apple cider doughnuts, and waddle all the way home. The complete route is 70mi, but there is an option to take the train home.
Departure: 7am sharp
Join us for a chill, casual ride to McKinley Park’s CADINHO cafe. 15mi.
Spot on espresso & unbelievable in-house Portuguese pastries!
Departs at 6pm
Route: South to Wolf Lake and back.
Pace: intermediate. 17-19 mph, faster if the group allows it.
Familiarity with basic group ride protocols and full self sufficiency is required. Classic chain gang paceline style.
Departure: 7am sharp
Join us for a chill, casual ride to Pilsen’s ANTICONQUISTA cafe. 16mi.
Specializing in coffees from Guatemala & Honduras. Don’t miss out!
NOVICE FRIENDLY
Weekly Thursday Night Social Hour: 6pm at tamago, come by to meet new friends, chat about bikes, and plan all sorts of adventures for the autumn season. Snacks and drinks provided.
New to Hyde Park and Chicago? Are you a new rider looking to extend your range and capabilities? Looking for inspiration and a new goal to tackle? Are you brand new and completely overwhelmed? Do you want to meet others without the pressure of joining an organization? This casual environment is ideal for you.
Here you will find commuting cyclists, rapid Europhile tifosi, youth cycling educators, delusional amateur bike racers, locked in triathletes, dirt bag Enduro boys, bored grad student cyclists, cargo bike parents, fixie kids, urban transit advocates, washed up roadies, and everything in between.
Don’t forget about the free wine tastings across the street @57th St Wines!
Departs at 6pm
Route: South to Wolf Lake and back.
Pace: intermediate. 18-22mph, faster if the group allows it.
Familiarity with basic group ride protocols and full self sufficiency is required. Classic chain gang paceline style.
Departure: 8am
Beginner-friendly ride to GRINDHOUSE in Whiting Indiana. 14-18mph with a mid-ride coffee stop. 22mi total.
Are you looking to build your endurance & extend your range? This is the ride for you!
Departure: 8am
Join us for a ~60mi ride to the Palos forest preserves. If you have a cx/gravel bike, one group will loop around for some light dirt work. If you have a road bike, there are some lovely rolling hills with beautiful views.
Lunch at Zacatacos!
This is an intermediate-paced ride.
Location: Tamago!
In this 45 minute clinic, you will learn how to diagnose and repair flat bicycle tires.
It’s not magic! All that is required: patience, practice, and some very simple tools.
Space is limited, to please RSVP.
Weekly Thursday Night Social Hour: 6pm at tamago, come by to meet new friends, chat about bikes, and plan all sorts of adventures for the autumn season. Snacks and drinks provided.
New to Hyde Park and Chicago? Are you a new rider looking to extend your range and capabilities? Looking for inspiration and a new goal to tackle? Are you brand new and completely overwhelmed? Do you want to meet others without the pressure of joining an organization? This casual environment is ideal for you.
Here you will find commuting cyclists, rapid Europhile tifosi, youth cycling educators, delusional amateur bike racers, locked in triathletes, dirt bag Enduro boys, bored grad student cyclists, cargo bike parents, fixie kids, urban transit advocates, washed up roadies, and everything in between.
Don’t forget about the free wine tastings across the street @57th St Wines!
Departure: 7am
Participants will need a bicycle and a helmet, but if you don’t have one yet loaners are available. (please ask in advance). Those who complete TWO CLINICS will receive a $50 Tamago shop credit voucher!
Whether you’ve only recently learned how to ride, are an experienced cyclist looking to improve your abilities, or somewhere in the middle, these clinics are for you!
The drills and tools taught in the clinics will increase rider safety, build confidence, and make you a better all around cyclist. You may even learn a trick or two that your buddies will envy.
Format: 45 minutes of instruction & drills, followed by a short (optional) ride, followed by a cafe stop.
!: BALANCE & CORNERING
!!: RIDING IN TRAFFIC & IN SMALL GROUPS
III: MIXED SURFACES & WINTER RIDING
Departure: 6pm
Join us for a casually paced ride south along the lake during sunset to the Loop, where we’ll take in a bit of this year’s Arts in the Dark Parade. The event is a something of a precursor to the cities later Halloween festivals, combined with a celebration of local arts groups. There are generally around 100,000 spectators, with many dressing up in costume themselves.
From the Loop, we’ll cut across the city into Chinatown for dinner, before returning to Hyde Park.
Departs at 8am SHARP
Route: South to Crown Point with a coffee stop at the surprisingly impressive microroaster Smalltown Coffee. 70mi. Shorter route options available.
Pace: Novice/intermediate. 15-18mph, faster if the group allows it. If you are interested in this ride, but unsure about the speed or your endurance, please reach out and we’ll see about truncated options!
Familiarity with basic group ride protocols and full self sufficiency is required. Classic chain gang paceline style.
There will be a coffee/brunch stop in Crown Point, and a faster group may split off at that point.
Weekly Thursday Night Social Hour: 6pm at tamago, come by to meet new friends, chat about bikes, and plan all sorts of adventures for the autumn season. Snacks and drinks provided.
New to Hyde Park and Chicago? Are you a new rider looking to extend your range and capabilities? Looking for inspiration and a new goal to tackle? Are you brand new and completely overwhelmed? Do you want to meet others without the pressure of joining an organization? This casual environment is ideal for you.
Here you will find commuting cyclists, rapid Europhile tifosi, youth cycling educators, delusional amateur bike racers, locked in triathletes, dirt bag Enduro boys, bored grad student cyclists, cargo bike parents, fixie kids, urban transit advocates, washed up roadies, and everything in between.
Don’t forget about the free wine tastings across the street @57th St Wines!
Departing from Tamago at 7am. Join us for a casually paced ride to the Indiana Dunes. 100mi.
For those pressed for time, or still building endurance, there will be a shorter option. Upon reaching the Dunes, the South Shore Line ($8) is easily accessible and runs directly back to Hyde Park.
As this is a significant effort, if you have any questions or concerns about preparation/logistics or ability to complete the ride, or if you plan on riding one of the shorter options, please reach out!
Location: Tamago!
In this 60 minute clinic, you will learn the basic theories behind traditional hand laced bicycle wheels using the methodologies of Wheelsmith and Jobst Brandt. We will cover rims, hubs, spokes, nipples, and the tools necessary for the job.
In Parts II and III you will engage in a step by step construction of a wheel including lacing, lateral & radial true, dish, and final spoke tension. We will also cover troubleshooting, long term maintainence, and the replacement of components as they wear or when they are are damaged in use.
Limited to 4 students, please RSVP.
Weekly Thursday Night Social Hour: 6pm at tamago, come by to meet new friends, chat about bikes, and plan all sorts of adventures for the autumn season. Snacks and drinks provided.
New to Hyde Park and Chicago? Are you a new rider looking to extend your range and capabilities? Looking for inspiration and a new goal to tackle? Are you brand new and completely overwhelmed? Do you want to meet others without the pressure of joining an organization? This casual environment is ideal for you.
Here you will find commuting cyclists, rapid Europhile tifosi, youth cycling educators, delusional amateur bike racers, locked in triathletes, dirt bag Enduro boys, bored grad student cyclists, cargo bike parents, fixie kids, urban transit advocates, washed up roadies, and everything in between.
Don’t forget about the free wine tastings across the street @57th St Wines!
Departure: 7am
Participants will need a bicycle and a helmet, but if you don’t have one yet loaners are available. (please ask in advance). Those who complete TWO CLINICS will receive a $50 Tamago shop credit voucher!
Whether you’ve only recently learned how to ride, are an experienced cyclist looking to improve your abilities, or somewhere in the middle, these clinics are for you!
The drills and tools taught in the clinics will increase rider safety, build confidence, and make you a better all around cyclist. You may even learn a trick or two that your buddies will envy.
Format: 45 minutes of instruction & drills, followed by a short (optional) ride, followed by a cafe stop.
!: BALANCE & CORNERING
!!: RIDING IN TRAFFIC & IN SMALL GROUPS
III: MIXED SURFACES & WINTER RIDING
Departure: 6pm
This is a challenging but slow ride! The complete route is 26 miles, but we will stop to take in the Haunted Halsted parade and afterwards, grab dinner in Lakeview. Show up in costume and don’t forget bike lights! It’s super fun!
Roll out at 7am, back by 9am, chill no drop pace. 13mi total.
Jackalope in Bridgeport for coffee.
Come out for a bit of exploration, meet new bike friends, and visit one of Chicago’s quirkiest cafes.
NOVICE FRIENDLY
Details to follow. Join us for one of the very best endurance events in the country!
Founded in 1974!
Departure: 8am sharp
Join us for a casually paced ride to the South Loop’s BUTTERCUP cafe. 14mi.
Sparrow coffees + white cheddar scones!
NOVICE FRIENDLY
Departs at 6pm
Route: South to Wolf Lake and back.
Pace: intermediate. 17-19 mph, faster if the group allows it.
Familiarity with basic group ride protocols and full self sufficiency is required. Classic chain gang paceline style.
Departure: 6pm
Chill, casual pace to Maria’s in Bridgeport for the weekly Tuesday pop-up. This week: DIM SUM from Triple Crown! Bring lights and an appetite. 16mi total.
There’s also karaoke!!
Departure: 8am
Join us for a ramshackle ride through Washington Park (where you’ll cross a stream or two), then over to Jackson Park before convening to ROBUST COFFEE. This is a fun & casual ride, and you’re welcome to show up on any style of bike - but note that we will be traversing a bit of dirt and grass along the way.
8mi
Departs at 6pm
Route: South to Wolf Lake and back.
Pace: intermediate. 18-22mph, faster if the group allows it.
Familiarity with basic group ride protocols and full self sufficiency is required. Classic chain gang paceline style.
Departure: 6pm
Join us for a casually pace ride north to WICKER PARK. 26mi total.
Dinner: yummy & affordable falafel sando & shawarma, followed by VAN LEEUWEN ice creams.
Bring lights and a light attitude!
Departure: 4:45pm
Moderate pace (18-20mph) north to the start of the ride. WNR (Wednesday Night Ride) is a long standing training route which loops up to Highland Park and back. The ride itself is 35mi and account for an additional 30 heading up and back.
RSVP required. The main ride itself is a drop ride, but the route to the start and from its finish is not.
Departure: 7am
Join us for a casually paced ride south to La Rabida Hospital (formerly a convent!) and some beautiful views overlooking Jackson Park harbor, before returning through Woodlawn with a stop at BUILD COFFEE.
8mi total.
SOLD OUT
Location: Tamago!
In this 45 minute clinic, you will learn how to diagnose and repair flat bicycle tires.
It’s not magic! All that is required: patience, practice, and some very simple tools.
Space is limited, to please RSVP.
Departs at 7am SHARP from THE POINT
Route: South to Wolf Lake and back.
Pace: intermediate. 18-22mph, faster if the group allows it.
Familiarity with basic group ride protocols and full self sufficiency is required. Classic chain gang paceline style.
Apres-velo coffee at PLEIN AIR.
Departing from Tamago at 7am. Join us for a casually paced ride to the Indiana Dunes. 100mi.
For those pressed for time, or still building endurance, there will be a shorter option. Upon reaching the Dunes, the South Shore Line ($8) is easily accessible and runs directly back to Hyde Park.
As this is a significant effort, if you have any questions or concerns about preparation/logistics or ability to complete the ride, or if you plan on riding one of the shorter options, please reach out!
Departure: 6pm
Join us for a ramshackle ride through Washington Park (where you’ll cross a stream or two), then over to Jackson Park to recon Sunday’s cyclocross race. This is a fun & casual ride, and you’re welcome to show up on any style of bike - but note that we will be traversing a bit of dirt and grass along the way.
Departs at 6pm
Route: South to Wolf Lake and back.
Pace: intermediate. 18-22mph, faster if the group allows it.
Familiarity with basic group ride protocols and full self sufficiency is required. Classic chain gang paceline style.
Stopping at Tacos El Rey on the way home!
Departure: 630am
Semi-casual pace (14-16mph) north to the Lincoln Park Hotel, home to Elaine’s Coffee Call.
Departs at 7am SHARP from THE POINT
Route: South to Wolf Lake and back.
Pace: intermediate. 18-22mph, faster if the group allows it.
Familiarity with basic group ride protocols and full self sufficiency is required. Classic chain gang paceline style.
Apres-velo coffee at PLEIN AIR.
Departure: 7pm SHARP
Screening for Hong Sangsoo’s 2024 film By The Stream begins at 8pm. Bring a lock and lights. Chill, casual pace. 16mi total.
Siskel is at 164 State if you’d like to meet us there.
Departure: 8am
Pace: Novice/intermediate. 15-18mph, faster if the group allows it. If you are interested in this ride, but unsure about the speed or your endurance, please reach out and we’ll see about truncated options!
Familiarity with basic group ride protocols and full self sufficiency is required. Classic chain gang paceline style.
Join us for a lovely late summer/early autumn ride through NW Indiana, along the Erie Lackawanna Trail to Hobart. The attached photos are more indicative of mid October, but hopefully this route will inspire you to return for another day trip later in the season :)
There will be a coffee/brunch stop in Hobart, and a faster group may split off at that point.
Come watch the final 90 minutes of today’s race, drink some cheap Cava, and meet new friends & fellow tifosi.
La Farrapona - Lagos De Somiedo
Stage 14 challenging mountain stage .
Head pick: Vingegaard
Heart pick: Pidcock
Wildcard: Castrillo
Please do not spoil the results for others. Refreshments will be provided!
Departs at 6pm
Route: South to Wolf Lake and back.
Pace: intermediate. 18-22mph, faster if the group allows it. 22mi total.
Familiarity with basic group ride protocols and full self sufficiency is required. Classic chain gang paceline style.
Departure: 6pm
Chill, no drop pace. 17mi total.
A Chicago staple since 1954, Mario’s on Taylor Street offers old fashioned Italian lemonade, and little else. The line stretches around the block most summer evenings, but the wait is part of the experience.
Ice first, then we’ll add a stop at Ghareeb Nawaz on the way home.
Departure: 7am SHARP
Chill, casually paced ride to HERO COFFEE BAR in the loop. 16mi total.
The truth of the matter is that, at least for coffee nerds, HERO doesn’t really rate in the scheme of local spots. But it is a cute and tiny spot, with outdoor seating, conveniently located downtown. And yes, it’s at the end of an alley off of Jackson.
Stick to the basics: espresso drinks are good, drip is not. Breakfast is decent but spendy. Vegan doughnuts from Beacon available on weekdays.
Departure: 5pm SHARP
Screening for Lynne Ramsay’s 1999 film Ratcatcher begins at 6pm. Bring a lock and lights. Snacks in Chinatown on the way home! Chill, casual pace. 16mi total.
Siskel is at 164 State if you’d like to meet us there.
Departs at 7am SHARP from THE POINT
Route: South to Wolf Lake and back.
Pace: intermediate. 18-22mph, faster if the group allows it. 22mi total.
Familiarity with basic group ride protocols and full self sufficiency is required. Classic chain gang paceline style.
Apres-velo coffee at PLEIN AIR.
Departure: 6pm
Chill, casual pace. Ice cream first, and there’s a dinner option afterwards in Chinatown if folks are hungry! 13mi total.
Baby cones are only $1.25!
Join us for the biggest volunteer opportunity of the year!
Bike the Drive is the primary fundraiser for the ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE. Our city wouldn’t have a fraction of its bicycle infrastructure without this organization, so supporting this event is crucial to the ongoing maintenance & expansion of bike lanes, youth education, etc.
RSVP for more information. It’s super fun, and when we’re done volunteering we’ll ride the route together! The bulk of Lakeshore Drive is entirely closed to cars for one day per year, and this is it!
Come watch the final 90 minutes of today’s race, drink some cheap Cava, and meet new friends & fellow tifosi.
Stage 6 is a mountain stage with 3475m of climbing.
Head pick: Vingegaard
Heart pick: Bernal
Wildcard: Riccitello
Please do not spoil the results for others. Refreshments will be provided!
Departure: 7pm
Chill, casual pace to TAIPEI CAFE in Bridgeport. And SUGAR SHACK afterwards! 13mi total. Bring lights and an empty stomach!
NOVICE FRIENDLY
Come watch the final 90 minutes of today’s race, drink some cheap Cava, and meet new friends & fellow tifosi.
Stage 2 is an easy approach to an uphill finale.
Head pick: Ciccone
Heart pick: Pidcock
Wildcard: Castrillo
Please do not spoil the results for others. Refreshments will be provided!
