Departs at 3pm

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.

Departs at 5pm

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. Possible pizza stop!

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

How many laps of Calumet Park can you complete in one hour?

Bring your best (or worst) time trial legs for this challenging & ridiculous effort. Or just come ride down to cheer and watch your friends pedal to exhaustion!

Door prizes and a LEADERS JERSEY will be awarded!

The overall record is held by Brian Hague in 2009, averaging a shade over 45km/hr.

Departure: 6pm

Let’s ride to everyone’s favorite Filipino + Mexican pizzeria in Pilsen! 17mi.

Highlights: horchata w/coconut milk, panadan affogato & longanisa/giardinera pizza!

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.

Departure: 7am

Join us for an hour in Jackson Park, featuring:

• Wonderfully fluffy & slippy snow - riding is easier than you imagine!

• A miniature cyclocross course

• Head to head lap battles on said course

• Bicycle snowball fights & target skills practice!

Bring any old bike - it’s casual and fun!

Convening to the shop afterwards for complimentary Blue Bottle pour over coffees, Medici croissants, and LIVE STREAMING the Superprestige Niel cyclocross race!

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

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 all together at Zacatacos!

A big day out in Milwaukee for what is likely to most ridiculous & most fun day of amateur cyclocross in the Midwest.

Kern Kross is part of the Midwest Collegiate Cycling Conference series, so it’s a rare opportunity for collegiate athletes to match up against peers prior to the national championships.

But more importantly, it’s put on by our friends at Gelbbrücke, which means the course will be great and there will be a DJ spinning all day as well as a beer tent, courtesy of Amorphic craft brewery + a $10 tracklocross race!

We will grab brunch downtown and cruise through the Calatrava-designed museum of modern art!

Departure: 7am sharp

Join us for a casually paced ride to the South Loop’s BUTTERCUP cafe. 14mi.

Sparrow coffees + white cheddar scones!

BONUS OPTION: Extra training workout + 1 hour after coffee!

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.

THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL TOPIC: Winter training, Indoor training, Uchicago Esports, and Spring Goal Setting

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 3pm

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.

POSTPONED until next week!

Departure: 6pm

Let’s ride to everyone’s favorite Filipino + Mexican pizzeria in Pilsen! 17mi.

Highlights: horchata w/coconut milk, panadan affogato & longanisa/giardinera pizza!

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!

In this 60 minute ride, there will be brief instruction on offroad fundamentals, combined with some silly & fun drills & exercises. We will traverse a creek, intentionally but safely fall over, and learn how to handle our bikes on mixed surfaces for performance and fun!

All levels are welcome. These skills are relevant to those of you who race gravel & cyclocross, but useful for anyone on any bike!

Convene to the shop for complimentary fancy 4LW pour overs & croissants from Medici

Departs at 5pm

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. Possible pizza stop!

Departure: 7am

Casually paced ride to Pilsen’s own Sleepwalk Chocolateria cafe. 17mi. Quick stop for those with 930a commitments.

Departure: 8am

Coffee in the West Loop, then continuing on to the conservatory. 45mi.

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

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!

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!

8am departure, casual chill pace, 19mi

Let’s saunter over to the West Loop for military lattes at Sawada, Chicago’s strange & beautiful Japanese cafe. Faster folks, feel free to shoot off for a workout afterwards. Also convenient to folks working in the loop!

For those of you new to group cycling, gentle instruction will be provided to ensure a safe and low stress journey.

Bring your friends! Loaner bikes & e-bikes are available for this ride.

Departs at 5pm

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. Possible pizza stop!

Departs at 5pm

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. Possible pizza stop!

7am departure

Chill & casual pace, 13mi round trip

The Spoke & Bird is a lovely cycling cafe located in the South Loop, just off the lakefront path. It features a bike-friendly outdoor dining patio, and an in-house pastry program.

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

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. 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. Possible pizza stop!