There will be pizza & drinks.
The course will be ZONHOVEN, home to the sport’s largest crowsds & infamous sand drop-in.
Departs at 12pm
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.
Drop in for an hour of EDM & shared suffering on indoor trainers. Coffee and snacks afterwards!
In this 45 minute clinic, we will cover:
Common sense techniques for riding in the ice & snow
Apparel choices for casual & training style rides
DIY maintenance hacks to keep your bike running all winter long
Drop in for an hour of EDM & shared suffering on indoor trainers. Coffee and snacks afterwards!
Weekly Thursday Night Social Hour: 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: 10am sharp
Join us for a chill, casual ride to McKinley Park’s CADINHO cafe. 15mi.
Spot on espresso & unbelievable in-house Portuguese pastries!
Drop in for an hour of EDM & shared suffering on indoor trainers. Coffee and snacks afterwards!
Drop in for an hour of EDM & shared suffering on indoor trainers. Coffee and snacks afterwards!
Weekly Thursday Night Social Hour: 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!
Drop in for an hour of EDM & shared suffering on indoor trainers. Coffee and snacks afterwards!
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.
Drop in for an hour of EDM & shared suffering on indoor trainers. Coffee and snacks afterwards!
Drop in for an hour of EDM & shared suffering on indoor trainers. Coffee and snacks afterwards!
Drop in for an hour of EDM & shared suffering on indoor trainers. Coffee and snacks afterwards!
The largest gravel race in the country!
Registration opens on 15 November this year. RSVP to get plugged into carpools and hotel share.
The most aesthetic spring road trip. Come explore Holland Michigan by bicycle and enjoy the fantastic annual tulip festival!
The Midwest’s coolest criterium!
A road trip to Iowa’s Quad Cities, home to wonderful bookstores, thrift shops, dive bars, and record shops!
A beautiful & massively challenging free unsupported gravel event in the Driftless region.
A road trip to the pinnacle road racing weekend in North America!
See you on Crybaby Hill.
There’s usually enough time to check out the Botanic Garden, the Cave House, Ike’s Chili (founded in 1908), Gardner’s bookstore & of course Gypsy Coffee.
A challenging & beautiful 334 mile bikepacking trip that follows the Great Alleghany Passage and the C&O Canal.
Details to follow.
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!
Details to follow. Join us for one of the very best endurance events in the country!
Founded in 1974!
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: 8am
Welcome to the 19th annual TAMAGO CHRISTMAS CENTURY
Here are the rules:
The ride rolls out regardless of the weather: Rain or shine or sleet or snow or blizzard. The pace is steady but conversational. That said, this should not be your first century.
Most years, we’ll do a full 100 miles - typically heading south to the Indiana Dunes, via the Eerie Lackawanna Trail. Cyclocross and/or gravel bikes are not necessary, but highly encouraged.
If the weather is particularly challenging, we’ll shorten it to a metric century.
Many businesses are closed on Christmas, so please be prepared with proper clothing, nutrition, and an adventurous spirit. Knock on wood, we have not yet lost a rider on one of these centuries.
It’s too warm! Go ride outside!
Drop in for an hour of EDM & shared suffering on indoor trainers. Coffee and snacks afterwards!
WOUT VAN AERT vs. MATHIEU VAN DER POEL
There will be pizza & drinks.
The course will be KOKSIJDE, a classic sand track.
Departure: 10am
Join us for a casually paced ride to LOBA on North Lincoln! 30mi total.
Weekly Thursday Night Social Hour: 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!
Drop in for an hour of EDM & shared suffering on indoor trainers. Coffee and snacks afterwards!
Departure: 6pm
Chill, casual pace to TAIPEI CAFE in Bridgeport! 13mi total. Bring lights and an empty stomach!
NOVICE FRIENDLY
Drop in for an hour of EDM & shared suffering on indoor trainers. Coffee and snacks afterwards!
Drop in for an hour of EDM & shared suffering on indoor trainers. Coffee and snacks afterwards!
Weekly Thursday Night Social Hour: 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!
Drop in for an hour of EDM & shared suffering on indoor trainers. Coffee and snacks afterwards!
Departs at 8am
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.
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.
Drop in for an hour of EDM & shared suffering on indoor trainers. Coffee and snacks afterwards!
Departure: 730am sharp
Join us for a casually paced ride to the South Loop’s BUTTERCUP cafe. 14mi.
Sparrow coffees + white cheddar scones!
NOVICE FRIENDLY
Let’s go for a snowy ride to Pilsen!
Our first stop will be CHOMP, located under the Pink Line: Chicago’s newest & most exciting slice shop.
Next:
We’ll make a stop at FAT PEACH - bring a backpack or bag, as we’ll take the pastries to go, and possibly grab a warm beverage at CTRL Z across the street.
Chill casual pace, 18mi total.
Weekly Thursday Night Social Hour: 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!
Drop in for an hour of EDM & shared suffering on indoor trainers. Coffee and snacks afterwards!
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
Drop in for an hour of EDM & shared suffering on indoor trainers. Coffee and snacks afterwards!
Departure: 8am SHARP
Route: South to Sip Coffee in Highland. Stop for drinks/food. 50mi
Pace: intermediate. 16-18mph, faster if the groups allows it.
Departure: 3pm
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!
Departure: 10am. Chill, casual pace out and back. 15mi total.
Brunch at Bridgeport’s cozy, British-styled pub.
'Classic English pies may be the specialty of this house, but don't let that inspire visions of chintz and tea cozies-the interior here is decidedly modern, with marble-topped tables and hand-crafted pottery. But the crowds come for the pies, and for good reason-they're fabulous. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the inside, hearty and satisfying. Dig into the steak and ale, with its beef stew filling and side of minty peas, gravy and mashed potatoes, and you'll be hunting for every last crumb. The comfort food hits also keep on coming, from rarebit mac and cheese with Trooper Ale cheese sauce, to fish and chips on Fridays. Of course, with much of the seasonal greens from local farms, rest assured that even a simple salad will be a revelation.'
-MICHELIN guide inspectors
Drop in for an hour of EDM & shared suffering on indoor trainers. Coffee and snacks afterwards!
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.
Departure: 11am
Stopping for lunch at CALUMET FISHERIES on the way to the race!
It’s the inaugural cyclocross race for Chicago’s spinoff league. Hosted at the Big Marsh Park, priced at only $25 (or sliding scale), unaffiliated with USAC, and open to everyone - this one is shaping up to be a big ole bike party, right here on the south side of the city!
Come watch your friends race, challenge yourself on the course, or give it the full beans and pin on a number and enter!
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!
