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Weather forecast: Partly sunny, 31 degrees, WNW wind @ 6 mph. Woodward Avenue, South Frontage Road, Clarendon Hills Road, 91st Street east. We will stop at McD for restrooms at 13 miles. Rolling hills to Wolf Road. Full break at 19 miles. Return via Clarendon Hills Road and 59th Street. Here is the route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/233454451

Join me for a combination of coffee, socialization, and a short trail ride. We begin with coffee and conversation at the Villa Perk from 7 to 8 AM. Then, those who want to participate in a winter trail ride will leave from the VP Depot at 8:15 for a ride to downtown Wheaton and back for 15 miles. There will be a very short break at the Starbucks in Wheaton for the bathroom and perhaps a quick mid-ride snack. We will be back by 10:30 at the latest for those who need to get on with their day. The ride qualifies for John Riordan’s WRTR series. Make sure you bring a bike suitable for the conditions of the day which may involve riding in snow or wet conditions. Fat tire bikes are recommended. If conditions are too sloppy on the prairie path, we can substitute a trail ride on the Salt Creek Path towards Brookfield Zoo. The Villa Perk is directly across Villa Avenue from the VP Depot. Those arriving early for the ride are welcome to drop into the coffee shop to sign the ride sheet. The primary goal is to meet in person during the long winter season. All EBC members are welcome to share in coffee even if they have no plans to ride.

Come join us for Wanderlust Wednesday. This is a weekly adventurous ride leaving from Elmhurst via various trails and Rail-to-Trails (including but not limited to the Salt Creek Trail, Prairie Path, Great Western Trail, Fullersburg Woods, etc..). Please bring a bike suitable for riding various mixed terrain and trails in the area and one that you feel comfortable riding in snow/wet conditions. As a group, we can discuss where we would like to head each week and then explore that area. There can be a quick rest stop at midpoint for bathroom (5-10 minutes tops) if needed, depending on the needs of the group. Please bring both front and rear lights and wear reflective gear. For those interested, post ride food/drink at either Bottle Theory or Phase Three located on Spring Road in Elmhurst at 7:30 pm. You don‘t have to ride to come and join us, anyone welcome. Start/finish at Pioneer Park, parking is at the end of Prairie Path Lane, 1 block east of S Mitchell Avenue.

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A mix of gravel and pavement, showcasing some of the best rural roads in the far Western Chicago Suburbs. A RUSA perm route that explores gravel roads just west of Chicagoland, traditionally ridden with a group of friends on the 4th of July, followed by a BBQ, hence the name. Note: There is no BBQ restaurant directly on the route. This is definitely a 3.5 seasons route with plenty of gravel and minimal traffic, with refueling at regular opportunities. An intermediate relatively flat ride, more variety and difficulty than the crushed limestone paths of suburbia, but not as challenging as the driftless routes further west. Control/refuel stops miles 30 (Sheridan), 68 (Earlville), and 110 (Sandwich). There is also a Speedway at miles 4/120 (Yorkville) that is not a Control. The other photo Controls are included only to provide RUSA proof-of-passage for someone who wishes to ride cue-sheet only. NOTE: Must be a member of Randonneurs USA and also sign up via Randonnneurs USA Permanent Program: https://rusa.org/pages/memberservices https://rusa.org/pages/permanents Questions, contact me directly. Please contact me if you are coming to make sure you understand the route, details and plan.

Every Sunday at 10:00-2:00 pm on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 through Sunday, March 30th, 2025 NOTE: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. We will do a quick group photo, announcements and introductions before we begin at 9:55 am so come ready to begin at 9:55 am. What: Walk, hike, bike, run at your pace. If it snows, cross country skiing and snowshoeing will also be offered. NOTE: You can rent both cross country skis and snowshoes at the Morton Arboretum, check out their website for details if there is snow. Meet in the Main Parking lot (P1). After you go through the visitors gate, head straight past the stop sign into the main parking lot. At the 3rd parking row, turn left and head past the 1st stop sign to the north to the end of the parking lot. You will see us organizing there around 9:45 am. Additional notes: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. A quick group photo and brief announcements and introductions before we begin. Typically, activities go from 10:00-12:30 pm. Anyone interested in lunch/coffee/tea is welcome to join us in the Morton Arboretum Gingko Cafeteria at 12:30 pm if you don’t want to come out for any activity. If anyone would like to stay longer, you may go out and do the same activity or another one after meeting in the Gingko cafeteria at 12:30 pm. Or if you can’t join us at 10:00, come and join us at 12:30 pm for anyone staying longer. If you are a member of the Morton Arboretum and/or have a pass to a reciprocal park (ie. Chicago Botanical Gardens) it is free. If not, there is an entrance fee to get into, check their website for details. Gratitude prizes: Participate in >50% of events and you will receive an official Braver Than the Elements 2024-2025 carabiner. Participate in (at least 5) and you will receive an official 2024-2025 sticker. Featured on Fox News Chicago segment:https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/

Come join us for Wanderlust Wednesday. This is a weekly adventurous ride leaving from Elmhurst via various trails and Rail-to-Trails (including but not limited to the Salt Creek Trail, Prairie Path, Great Western Trail, Fullersburg Woods, etc..). Please bring a bike suitable for riding various mixed terrain and trails in the area and one that you feel comfortable riding in snow/wet conditions. As a group, we can discuss where we would like to head each week and then explore that area. There can be a quick rest stop at midpoint for bathroom (5-10 minutes tops) if needed, depending on the needs of the group. Please bring both front and rear lights and wear reflective gear. For those interested, post ride food/drink at either Bottle Theory or Phase Three located on Spring Road in Elmhurst at 7:30 pm. You don‘t have to ride to come and join us, anyone welcome. Start/finish at Pioneer Park, parking is at the end of Prairie Path Lane, 1 block east of S Mitchell Avenue.

Every Sunday at 10:00-2:00 pm on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 through Sunday, March 30th, 2025 NOTE: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. We will do a quick group photo, announcements and introductions before we begin at 9:55 am so come ready to begin at 9:55 am. What: Walk, hike, bike, run at your pace. If it snows, cross country skiing and snowshoeing will also be offered. NOTE: You can rent both cross country skis and snowshoes at the Morton Arboretum, check out their website for details if there is snow. Meet in the Main Parking lot (P1). After you go through the visitors gate, head straight past the stop sign into the main parking lot. At the 3rd parking row, turn left and head past the 1st stop sign to the north to the end of the parking lot. You will see us organizing there around 9:45 am. Additional notes: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. A quick group photo and brief announcements and introductions before we begin. Typically, activities go from 10:00-12:30 pm. Anyone interested in lunch/coffee/tea is welcome to join us in the Morton Arboretum Gingko Cafeteria at 12:30 pm if you don’t want to come out for any activity. If anyone would like to stay longer, you may go out and do the same activity or another one after meeting in the Gingko cafeteria at 12:30 pm. Or if you can’t join us at 10:00, come and join us at 12:30 pm for anyone staying longer. If you are a member of the Morton Arboretum and/or have a pass to a reciprocal park (ie. Chicago Botanical Gardens) it is free. If not, there is an entrance fee to get into, check their website for details. Gratitude prizes: Participate in >50% of events and you will receive an official Braver Than the Elements 2024-2025 carabiner. Participate in (at least 5) and you will receive an official 2024-2025 sticker. Featured on Fox News Chicago segment:https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/

Plan now to join us for the EBC Christmas Lights ride! Decorate your favorite winter friendly bike, helmet, or yourself with holiday lights! Not required but adds laughter and joy as we ride around Elmhurst to view the homes with holiday displays. Afterwards we will stop for a light dinner or beverage - details TBD

Every Sunday at 10:00-2:00 pm on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 through Sunday, March 30th, 2025 NOTE: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. We will do a quick group photo, announcements and introductions before we begin at 9:55 am so come ready to begin at 9:55 am. What: Walk, hike, bike, run at your pace. If it snows, cross country skiing and snowshoeing will also be offered. NOTE: You can rent both cross country skis and snowshoes at the Morton Arboretum, check out their website for details if there is snow. Meet in the Main Parking lot (P1). After you go through the visitors gate, head straight past the stop sign into the main parking lot. At the 3rd parking row, turn left and head past the 1st stop sign to the north to the end of the parking lot. You will see us organizing there around 9:45 am. Additional notes: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. A quick group photo and brief announcements and introductions before we begin. Typically, activities go from 10:00-12:30 pm. Anyone interested in lunch/coffee/tea is welcome to join us in the Morton Arboretum Gingko Cafeteria at 12:30 pm if you don’t want to come out for any activity. If anyone would like to stay longer, you may go out and do the same activity or another one after meeting in the Gingko cafeteria at 12:30 pm. Or if you can’t join us at 10:00, come and join us at 12:30 pm for anyone staying longer. If you are a member of the Morton Arboretum and/or have a pass to a reciprocal park (ie. Chicago Botanical Gardens) it is free. If not, there is an entrance fee to get into, check their website for details. Gratitude prizes: Participate in >50% of events and you will receive an official Braver Than the Elements 2024-2025 carabiner. Participate in (at least 5) and you will receive an official 2024-2025 sticker. Featured on Fox News Chicago segment:https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/

Every Sunday at 10:00-2:00 pm on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 through Sunday, March 30th, 2025 NOTE: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. We will do a quick group photo, announcements and introductions before we begin at 9:55 am so come ready to begin at 9:55 am. What: Walk, hike, bike, run at your pace. If it snows, cross country skiing and snowshoeing will also be offered. NOTE: You can rent both cross country skis and snowshoes at the Morton Arboretum, check out their website for details if there is snow. Meet in the Main Parking lot (P1). After you go through the visitors gate, head straight past the stop sign into the main parking lot. At the 3rd parking row, turn left and head past the 1st stop sign to the north to the end of the parking lot. You will see us organizing there around 9:45 am. Additional notes: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. A quick group photo and brief announcements and introductions before we begin. Typically, activities go from 10:00-12:30 pm. Anyone interested in lunch/coffee/tea is welcome to join us in the Morton Arboretum Gingko Cafeteria at 12:30 pm if you don’t want to come out for any activity. If anyone would like to stay longer, you may go out and do the same activity or another one after meeting in the Gingko cafeteria at 12:30 pm. Or if you can’t join us at 10:00, come and join us at 12:30 pm for anyone staying longer. If you are a member of the Morton Arboretum and/or have a pass to a reciprocal park (ie. Chicago Botanical Gardens) it is free. If not, there is an entrance fee to get into, check their website for details. Gratitude prizes: Participate in >50% of events and you will receive an official Braver Than the Elements 2024-2025 carabiner. Participate in (at least 5) and you will receive an official 2024-2025 sticker. Featured on Fox News Chicago segment:https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/

Come join us for Wanderlust Wednesday. This is a weekly adventurous ride leaving from Elmhurst via various trails and Rail-to-Trails (including but not limited to the Salt Creek Trail, Prairie Path, Great Western Trail, Fullersburg Woods, etc..). Please bring a bike suitable for riding various mixed terrain and trails in the area and one that you feel comfortable riding in snow/wet conditions. As a group, we can discuss where we would like to head each week and then explore that area. There can be a quick rest stop at midpoint for bathroom (5-10 minutes tops) if needed, depending on the needs of the group. Please bring both front and rear lights and wear reflective gear. For those interested, post ride food/drink at either Bottle Theory or Phase Three located on Spring Road in Elmhurst at 7:30 pm. You don‘t have to ride to come and join us, anyone welcome. Start/finish at Pioneer Park, parking is at the end of Prairie Path Lane, 1 block east of S Mitchell Avenue.

Come join the Alabama Randonneurs in an Audax Club Parisien (ACP) 200k Brevet (124 miles) out of Ramer, Alabama. Route and final plans still being finalized, will be shared closer to date. Carpool and hotel sharing options available, contact me directly to discuss if this interests you. https://bamarando.ridestats.bike/stats/pages/myClub.xhtml NOTE: Must be Randonneurs USA member to participate, allow 48 hours for registration to process. Must wear reflective gear and have both front and rear lights, which all follow Randonneurs USA rules and guidelines here: https://rusa.org/reflectivity https://rusa.org/pages/memberservices

Every Sunday at 10:00-2:00 pm on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 through Sunday, March 30th, 2025 NOTE: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. We will do a quick group photo, announcements and introductions before we begin at 9:55 am so come ready to begin at 9:55 am. What: Walk, hike, bike, run at your pace. If it snows, cross country skiing and snowshoeing will also be offered. NOTE: You can rent both cross country skis and snowshoes at the Morton Arboretum, check out their website for details if there is snow. Meet in the Main Parking lot (P1). After you go through the visitors gate, head straight past the stop sign into the main parking lot. At the 3rd parking row, turn left and head past the 1st stop sign to the north to the end of the parking lot. You will see us organizing there around 9:45 am. Additional notes: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. A quick group photo and brief announcements and introductions before we begin. Typically, activities go from 10:00-12:30 pm. Anyone interested in lunch/coffee/tea is welcome to join us in the Morton Arboretum Gingko Cafeteria at 12:30 pm if you don’t want to come out for any activity. If anyone would like to stay longer, you may go out and do the same activity or another one after meeting in the Gingko cafeteria at 12:30 pm. Or if you can’t join us at 10:00, come and join us at 12:30 pm for anyone staying longer. If you are a member of the Morton Arboretum and/or have a pass to a reciprocal park (ie. Chicago Botanical Gardens) it is free. If not, there is an entrance fee to get into, check their website for details. Gratitude prizes: Participate in >50% of events and you will receive an official Braver Than the Elements 2024-2025 carabiner. Participate in (at least 5) and you will receive an official 2024-2025 sticker. Featured on Fox News Chicago segment:https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/

Come join us for Wanderlust Wednesday. This is a weekly adventurous ride leaving from Elmhurst via various trails and Rail-to-Trails (including but not limited to the Salt Creek Trail, Prairie Path, Great Western Trail, Fullersburg Woods, etc..). Please bring a bike suitable for riding various mixed terrain and trails in the area and one that you feel comfortable riding in snow/wet conditions. As a group, we can discuss where we would like to head each week and then explore that area. There can be a quick rest stop at midpoint for bathroom (5-10 minutes tops) if needed, depending on the needs of the group. Please bring both front and rear lights and wear reflective gear. For those interested, post ride food/drink at either Bottle Theory or Phase Three located on Spring Road in Elmhurst at 7:30 pm. You don‘t have to ride to come and join us, anyone welcome. Start/finish at Pioneer Park, parking is at the end of Prairie Path Lane, 1 block east of S Mitchell Avenue.

Every Sunday at 10:00-2:00 pm on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 through Sunday, March 30th, 2025 NOTE: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. We will do a quick group photo, announcements and introductions before we begin at 9:55 am so come ready to begin at 9:55 am. What: Walk, hike, bike, run at your pace. If it snows, cross country skiing and snowshoeing will also be offered. NOTE: You can rent both cross country skis and snowshoes at the Morton Arboretum, check out their website for details if there is snow. Meet in the Main Parking lot (P1). After you go through the visitors gate, head straight past the stop sign into the main parking lot. At the 3rd parking row, turn left and head past the 1st stop sign to the north to the end of the parking lot. You will see us organizing there around 9:45 am. Additional notes: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. A quick group photo and brief announcements and introductions before we begin. Typically, activities go from 10:00-12:30 pm. Anyone interested in lunch/coffee/tea is welcome to join us in the Morton Arboretum Gingko Cafeteria at 12:30 pm if you don’t want to come out for any activity. If anyone would like to stay longer, you may go out and do the same activity or another one after meeting in the Gingko cafeteria at 12:30 pm. Or if you can’t join us at 10:00, come and join us at 12:30 pm for anyone staying longer. If you are a member of the Morton Arboretum and/or have a pass to a reciprocal park (ie. Chicago Botanical Gardens) it is free. If not, there is an entrance fee to get into, check their website for details. Gratitude prizes: Participate in >50% of events and you will receive an official Braver Than the Elements 2024-2025 carabiner. Participate in (at least 5) and you will receive an official 2024-2025 sticker. Featured on Fox News Chicago segment:https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/

Come join us for Wanderlust Wednesday. This is a weekly adventurous ride leaving from Elmhurst via various trails and Rail-to-Trails (including but not limited to the Salt Creek Trail, Prairie Path, Great Western Trail, Fullersburg Woods, etc..). Please bring a bike suitable for riding various mixed terrain and trails in the area and one that you feel comfortable riding in snow/wet conditions. As a group, we can discuss where we would like to head each week and then explore that area. There can be a quick rest stop at midpoint for bathroom (5-10 minutes tops) if needed, depending on the needs of the group. Please bring both front and rear lights and wear reflective gear. For those interested, post ride food/drink at either Bottle Theory or Phase Three located on Spring Road in Elmhurst at 7:30 pm. You don‘t have to ride to come and join us, anyone welcome. Start/finish at Pioneer Park, parking is at the end of Prairie Path Lane, 1 block east of S Mitchell Avenue.

Every Sunday at 10:00-2:00 pm on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 through Sunday, March 30th, 2025 NOTE: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. We will do a quick group photo, announcements and introductions before we begin at 9:55 am so come ready to begin at 9:55 am. What: Walk, hike, bike, run at your pace. If it snows, cross country skiing and snowshoeing will also be offered. NOTE: You can rent both cross country skis and snowshoes at the Morton Arboretum, check out their website for details if there is snow. Meet in the Main Parking lot (P1). After you go through the visitors gate, head straight past the stop sign into the main parking lot. At the 3rd parking row, turn left and head past the 1st stop sign to the north to the end of the parking lot. You will see us organizing there around 9:45 am. Additional notes: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. A quick group photo and brief announcements and introductions before we begin. Typically, activities go from 10:00-12:30 pm. Anyone interested in lunch/coffee/tea is welcome to join us in the Morton Arboretum Gingko Cafeteria at 12:30 pm if you don’t want to come out for any activity. If anyone would like to stay longer, you may go out and do the same activity or another one after meeting in the Gingko cafeteria at 12:30 pm. Or if you can’t join us at 10:00, come and join us at 12:30 pm for anyone staying longer. If you are a member of the Morton Arboretum and/or have a pass to a reciprocal park (ie. Chicago Botanical Gardens) it is free. If not, there is an entrance fee to get into, check their website for details. Gratitude prizes: Participate in >50% of events and you will receive an official Braver Than the Elements 2024-2025 carabiner. Participate in (at least 5) and you will receive an official 2024-2025 sticker. Featured on Fox News Chicago segment:https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/

Come join us for Wanderlust Wednesday. This is a weekly adventurous ride leaving from Elmhurst via various trails and Rail-to-Trails (including but not limited to the Salt Creek Trail, Prairie Path, Great Western Trail, Fullersburg Woods, etc..). Please bring a bike suitable for riding various mixed terrain and trails in the area and one that you feel comfortable riding in snow/wet conditions. As a group, we can discuss where we would like to head each week and then explore that area. There can be a quick rest stop at midpoint for bathroom (5-10 minutes tops) if needed, depending on the needs of the group. Please bring both front and rear lights and wear reflective gear. For those interested, post ride food/drink at either Bottle Theory or Phase Three on Spring Road in Elmhurst at 7:30 pm. You don‘t have to ride to come and join us, anyone welcome. Start/finish at Pioneer Park, parking is at the end of Prairie Path Lane, 1 block east of S Mitchell Avenue.

Every Sunday at 10:00-2:00 pm on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 through Sunday, March 30th, 2025 NOTE: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. We will do a quick group photo, announcements and introductions before we begin at 9:55 am so come ready to begin at 9:55 am. What: Walk, hike, bike, run at your pace. If it snows, cross country skiing and snowshoeing will also be offered. NOTE: You can rent both cross country skis and snowshoes at the Morton Arboretum, check out their website for details if there is snow. Meet in the Main Parking lot (P1). After you go through the visitors gate, head straight past the stop sign into the main parking lot. At the 3rd parking row, turn left and head past the 1st stop sign to the north to the end of the parking lot. You will see us organizing there around 9:45 am. Additional notes: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. A quick group photo and brief announcements and introductions before we begin. Typically, activities go from 10:00-12:30 pm. Anyone interested in lunch/coffee/tea is welcome to join us in the Morton Arboretum Gingko Cafeteria at 12:30 pm if you don’t want to come out for any activity. If anyone would like to stay longer, you may go out and do the same activity or another one after meeting in the Gingko cafeteria at 12:30 pm. Or if you can’t join us at 10:00, come and join us at 12:30 pm for anyone staying longer. If you are a member of the Morton Arboretum and/or have a pass to a reciprocal park (ie. Chicago Botanical Gardens) it is free. If not, there is an entrance fee to get into, check their website for details. Gratitude prizes: Participate in >50% of events and you will receive an official Braver Than the Elements 2024-2025 carabiner. Participate in (at least 5) and you will receive an official 2024-2025 sticker. Featured on Fox News Chicago segment:https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/

Come join us for Wanderlust Wednesday. This is a weekly adventurous ride leaving from Elmhurst via various trails and Rail-to-Trails (including but not limited to the Salt Creek Trail, Prairie Path, Great Western Trail, Fullersburg Woods, etc..). Please bring a bike suitable for riding various mixed terrain and trails in the area and one that you feel comfortable riding in snow/wet conditions. As a group, we can discuss where we would like to head each week and then explore that area. There can be a quick rest stop at midpoint for bathroom (5-10 minutes tops) if needed, depending on the needs of the group. Please bring both front and rear lights and wear reflective gear. For those interested, post ride food/drink at either Bottle Theory or Phase Three on Spring Road in Elmhurst at 7:30 pm. You don‘t have to ride to come and join us, anyone welcome. Start/finish at Pioneer Park, parking is at the end of Prairie Path Lane, 1 block east of S Mitchell Avenue.

Mark 2 dates on your calendar - *Sat Feb 8 - to volunteer 2 hours to help with swap set up and for the main event Sun Feb 9 - to bring bike items to sale or search for bike parts, accessories, or come to connect with like minded people, vendors, and other local bike clubs. *volunteer sign up link will be sent in early Feb

Every Sunday at 10:00-2:00 pm on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 through Sunday, March 30th, 2025 NOTE: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. We will do a quick group photo, announcements and introductions before we begin at 9:55 am so come ready to begin at 9:55 am. What: Walk, hike, bike, run at your pace. If it snows, cross country skiing and snowshoeing will also be offered. NOTE: You can rent both cross country skis and snowshoes at the Morton Arboretum, check out their website for details if there is snow. Meet in the Main Parking lot (P1). After you go through the visitors gate, head straight past the stop sign into the main parking lot. At the 3rd parking row, turn left and head past the 1st stop sign to the north to the end of the parking lot. You will see us organizing there around 9:45 am. Additional notes: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. A quick group photo and brief announcements and introductions before we begin. Typically, activities go from 10:00-12:30 pm. Anyone interested in lunch/coffee/tea is welcome to join us in the Morton Arboretum Gingko Cafeteria at 12:30 pm if you don’t want to come out for any activity. If anyone would like to stay longer, you may go out and do the same activity or another one after meeting in the Gingko cafeteria at 12:30 pm. Or if you can’t join us at 10:00, come and join us at 12:30 pm for anyone staying longer. If you are a member of the Morton Arboretum and/or have a pass to a reciprocal park (ie. Chicago Botanical Gardens) it is free. If not, there is an entrance fee to get into, check their website for details. Gratitude prizes: Participate in >50% of events and you will receive an official Braver Than the Elements 2024-2025 carabiner. Participate in (at least 5) and you will receive an official 2024-2025 sticker. Featured on Fox News Chicago segment:https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/

Come join us for Wanderlust Wednesday. This is a weekly adventurous ride leaving from Elmhurst via various trails and Rail-to-Trails (including but not limited to the Salt Creek Trail, Prairie Path, Great Western Trail, Fullersburg Woods, etc..). Please bring a bike suitable for riding various mixed terrain and trails in the area and one that you feel comfortable riding in snow/wet conditions. As a group, we can discuss where we would like to head each week and then explore that area. There can be a quick rest stop at midpoint for bathroom (5-10 minutes tops) if needed, depending on the needs of the group. Please bring both front and rear lights and wear reflective gear. For those interested, post ride food/drink at either Bottle Theory or Phase Three on Spring Road in Elmhurst at 7:30 pm. You don‘t have to ride to come and join us, anyone welcome. Start/finish at Pioneer Park, parking is at the end of Prairie Path Lane, 1 block east of S Mitchell Avenue.

Every Sunday at 10:00-2:00 pm on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 through Sunday, March 30th, 2025 NOTE: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. We will do a quick group photo, announcements and introductions before we begin at 9:55 am so come ready to begin at 9:55 am. What: Walk, hike, bike, run at your pace. If it snows, cross country skiing and snowshoeing will also be offered. NOTE: You can rent both cross country skis and snowshoes at the Morton Arboretum, check out their website for details if there is snow. Meet in the Main Parking lot (P1). After you go through the visitors gate, head straight past the stop sign into the main parking lot. At the 3rd parking row, turn left and head past the 1st stop sign to the north to the end of the parking lot. You will see us organizing there around 9:45 am. Additional notes: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. A quick group photo and brief announcements and introductions before we begin. Typically, activities go from 10:00-12:30 pm. Anyone interested in lunch/coffee/tea is welcome to join us in the Morton Arboretum Gingko Cafeteria at 12:30 pm if you don’t want to come out for any activity. If anyone would like to stay longer, you may go out and do the same activity or another one after meeting in the Gingko cafeteria at 12:30 pm. Or if you can’t join us at 10:00, come and join us at 12:30 pm for anyone staying longer. If you are a member of the Morton Arboretum and/or have a pass to a reciprocal park (ie. Chicago Botanical Gardens) it is free. If not, there is an entrance fee to get into, check their website for details. Gratitude prizes: Participate in >50% of events and you will receive an official Braver Than the Elements 2024-2025 carabiner. Participate in (at least 5) and you will receive an official 2024-2025 sticker. Featured on Fox News Chicago segment:https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/

Come join us for Wanderlust Wednesday. This is a weekly adventurous ride leaving from Elmhurst via various trails and Rail-to-Trails (including but not limited to the Salt Creek Trail, Prairie Path, Great Western Trail, Fullersburg Woods, etc..). Please bring a bike suitable for riding various mixed terrain and trails in the area and one that you feel comfortable riding in snow/wet conditions. As a group, we can discuss where we would like to head each week and then explore that area. There can be a quick rest stop at midpoint for bathroom (5-10 minutes tops) if needed, depending on the needs of the group. Please bring both front and rear lights and wear reflective gear. For those interested, post ride food/drink at either Bottle Theory or Phase Three on Spring Road in Elmhurst at 7:30 pm. You don‘t have to ride to come and join us, anyone welcome. Start/finish at Pioneer Park, parking is at the end of Prairie Path Lane, 1 block east of S Mitchell Avenue.

Every Sunday at 10:00-2:00 pm on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 through Sunday, March 30th, 2025 NOTE: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. We will do a quick group photo, announcements and introductions before we begin at 9:55 am so come ready to begin at 9:55 am. What: Walk, hike, bike, run at your pace. If it snows, cross country skiing and snowshoeing will also be offered. NOTE: You can rent both cross country skis and snowshoes at the Morton Arboretum, check out their website for details if there is snow. Meet in the Main Parking lot (P1). After you go through the visitors gate, head straight past the stop sign into the main parking lot. At the 3rd parking row, turn left and head past the 1st stop sign to the north to the end of the parking lot. You will see us organizing there around 9:45 am. Additional notes: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. A quick group photo and brief announcements and introductions before we begin. Typically, activities go from 10:00-12:30 pm. Anyone interested in lunch/coffee/tea is welcome to join us in the Morton Arboretum Gingko Cafeteria at 12:30 pm if you don’t want to come out for any activity. If anyone would like to stay longer, you may go out and do the same activity or another one after meeting in the Gingko cafeteria at 12:30 pm. Or if you can’t join us at 10:00, come and join us at 12:30 pm for anyone staying longer. If you are a member of the Morton Arboretum and/or have a pass to a reciprocal park (ie. Chicago Botanical Gardens) it is free. If not, there is an entrance fee to get into, check their website for details. Gratitude prizes: Participate in >50% of events and you will receive an official Braver Than the Elements 2024-2025 carabiner. Participate in (at least 5) and you will receive an official 2024-2025 sticker. Featured on Fox News Chicago segment:https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/

Come join us for Wanderlust Wednesday. This is a weekly adventurous ride leaving from Elmhurst via various trails and Rail-to-Trails (including but not limited to the Salt Creek Trail, Prairie Path, Great Western Trail, Fullersburg Woods, etc..). Please bring a bike suitable for riding various mixed terrain and trails in the area and one that you feel comfortable riding in snow/wet conditions. As a group, we can discuss where we would like to head each week and then explore that area. There can be a quick rest stop at midpoint for bathroom (5-10 minutes tops) if needed, depending on the needs of the group. Please bring both front and rear lights and wear reflective gear. For those interested, post ride food/drink at either Bottle Theory or Phase Three on Spring Road in Elmhurst at 7:30 pm. You don‘t have to ride to come and join us, anyone welcome. Start/finish at Pioneer Park, parking is at the end of Prairie Path Lane, 1 block east of S Mitchell Avenue.

So ends another season of Winter Rotating Trail Ride (WRTR) award eligibility. * All EBC Ride Leaders are eligible to create a WRTR. * All eligible rides must have "WRTR: ..." in the ride title on our calendar. * Riders seeking awards must have 10 or more WRTR rides completed within the eligible season and listed on their "My Rides" profile on our website. - No exceptions. * These are trail rides only. Road rides are not eligible. Any bike will work, but for winter trail riding, a mountain bike, fat bike or hybrid with wide tires is strongly recommended. When the ice starts, tires with metal studs are further recommended. * The season closes at the end of February. * Awards will be presented by our club President at the EBC Annual Awards Night. * Get ‘r done!

Every Sunday at 10:00-2:00 pm on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 through Sunday, March 30th, 2025 NOTE: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. We will do a quick group photo, announcements and introductions before we begin at 9:55 am so come ready to begin at 9:55 am. What: Walk, hike, bike, run at your pace. If it snows, cross country skiing and snowshoeing will also be offered. NOTE: You can rent both cross country skis and snowshoes at the Morton Arboretum, check out their website for details if there is snow. Meet in the Main Parking lot (P1). After you go through the visitors gate, head straight past the stop sign into the main parking lot. At the 3rd parking row, turn left and head past the 1st stop sign to the north to the end of the parking lot. You will see us organizing there around 9:45 am. Additional notes: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. A quick group photo and brief announcements and introductions before we begin. Typically, activities go from 10:00-12:30 pm. Anyone interested in lunch/coffee/tea is welcome to join us in the Morton Arboretum Gingko Cafeteria at 12:30 pm if you don’t want to come out for any activity. If anyone would like to stay longer, you may go out and do the same activity or another one after meeting in the Gingko cafeteria at 12:30 pm. Or if you can’t join us at 10:00, come and join us at 12:30 pm for anyone staying longer. If you are a member of the Morton Arboretum and/or have a pass to a reciprocal park (ie. Chicago Botanical Gardens) it is free. If not, there is an entrance fee to get into, check their website for details. Gratitude prizes: Participate in >50% of events and you will receive an official Braver Than the Elements 2024-2025 carabiner. Participate in (at least 5) and you will receive an official 2024-2025 sticker. Featured on Fox News Chicago segment:https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/

Come join us for Wanderlust Wednesday. This is a weekly adventurous ride leaving from Elmhurst via various trails and Rail-to-Trails (including but not limited to the Salt Creek Trail, Prairie Path, Great Western Trail, Fullersburg Woods, etc..). Please bring a bike suitable for riding various mixed terrain and trails in the area and one that you feel comfortable riding in snow/wet conditions. As a group, we can discuss where we would like to head each week and then explore that area. There can be a quick rest stop at midpoint for bathroom (5-10 minutes tops) if needed, depending on the needs of the group. Please bring both front and rear lights and wear reflective gear. For those interested, post ride food/drink at either Bottle Theory or Phase Three on Spring Road in Elmhurst at 7:30 pm. You don‘t have to ride to come and join us, anyone welcome. Start/finish at Pioneer Park, parking is at the end of Prairie Path Lane, 1 block east of S Mitchell Avenue.

The 14th annual Philadelphia Bike Expo is coming up March 8-9th at the Philadelphia Convention Center. I will be attending on behalf of Randonneurs USA and Randonneurs USA will have both a booth and seminar there. I wanted to also share this with our community and invite you along as well. And for anyone who comes, I will make sure you meet and get a photo with the one and only Stephen Bilkney. Say it isn‘t so...come on and join me. https://phillybikeexpo.com https://phillybikeexpo.com/about-us/ https://phillybikeexpo.com/events/2025-philly-bike-expo/ Some of you may recall that International Women‘s Day Together We Ride had a booth and did a seminar there back in October of 2022. Kim Messina and myself attended. It was an absolutely fantastic expo, I highly recommend it. Questions, reach out to me or ask Kim Messina too as she was there with me in the fall of 2022. LOCATION: PA CONVENTION CENTER Cherry St & N Broad St Philadelphia, PA 19107 HALL E

Every Sunday at 10:00-2:00 pm on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 through Sunday, March 30th, 2025 NOTE: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. We will do a quick group photo, announcements and introductions before we begin at 9:55 am so come ready to begin at 9:55 am. What: Walk, hike, bike, run at your pace. If it snows, cross country skiing and snowshoeing will also be offered. NOTE: You can rent both cross country skis and snowshoes at the Morton Arboretum, check out their website for details if there is snow. Meet in the Main Parking lot (P1). After you go through the visitors gate, head straight past the stop sign into the main parking lot. At the 3rd parking row, turn left and head past the 1st stop sign to the north to the end of the parking lot. You will see us organizing there around 9:45 am. Additional notes: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. A quick group photo and brief announcements and introductions before we begin. Typically, activities go from 10:00-12:30 pm. Anyone interested in lunch/coffee/tea is welcome to join us in the Morton Arboretum Gingko Cafeteria at 12:30 pm if you don’t want to come out for any activity. If anyone would like to stay longer, you may go out and do the same activity or another one after meeting in the Gingko cafeteria at 12:30 pm. Or if you can’t join us at 10:00, come and join us at 12:30 pm for anyone staying longer. If you are a member of the Morton Arboretum and/or have a pass to a reciprocal park (ie. Chicago Botanical Gardens) it is free. If not, there is an entrance fee to get into, check their website for details. Gratitude prizes: Participate in >50% of events and you will receive an official Braver Than the Elements 2024-2025 carabiner. Participate in (at least 5) and you will receive an official 2024-2025 sticker. Featured on Fox News Chicago segment:https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/

The 14th annual Philadelphia Bike Expo is coming up March 8-9th at the Philadelphia Convention Center. I will be attending on behalf of Randonneurs USA and Randonneurs USA will have both a booth and seminar there. I wanted to also share this with our community and invite you along as well. And for anyone who comes, I will make sure you meet and get a photo with the one and only Stephen Bilkney. Say it isn‘t so...come on and join me. https://phillybikeexpo.com https://phillybikeexpo.com/about-us/ https://phillybikeexpo.com/events/2025-philly-bike-expo/ Some of you may recall that International Women‘s Day Together We Ride had a booth and did a seminar there back in October of 2022. Kim Messina and myself attended. It was an absolutely fantastic expo, I highly recommend it. Questions, reach out to me or ask Kim Messina too as she was there with me in the fall of 2022. LOCATION: PA CONVENTION CENTER Cherry St & N Broad St Philadelphia, PA 19107 HALL E

Come join us for Wanderlust Wednesday. This is a weekly adventurous ride leaving from Elmhurst via various trails and Rail-to-Trails (including but not limited to the Salt Creek Trail, Prairie Path, Great Western Trail, Fullersburg Woods, etc..). Please bring a bike suitable for riding various mixed terrain and trails in the area and one that you feel comfortable riding in snow/wet conditions. As a group, we can discuss where we would like to head each week and then explore that area. There can be a quick rest stop at midpoint for bathroom (5-10 minutes tops) if needed, depending on the needs of the group. Please bring both front and rear lights and wear reflective gear. For those interested, post ride food/drink at either Bottle Theory or Phase Three on Spring Road in Elmhurst at 7:30 pm. You don‘t have to ride to come and join us, anyone welcome. Start/finish at Pioneer Park, parking is at the end of Prairie Path Lane, 1 block east of S Mitchell Avenue.

Every Sunday at 10:00-2:00 pm on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 through Sunday, March 30th, 2025 NOTE: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. We will do a quick group photo, announcements and introductions before we begin at 9:55 am so come ready to begin at 9:55 am. What: Walk, hike, bike, run at your pace. If it snows, cross country skiing and snowshoeing will also be offered. NOTE: You can rent both cross country skis and snowshoes at the Morton Arboretum, check out their website for details if there is snow. Meet in the Main Parking lot (P1). After you go through the visitors gate, head straight past the stop sign into the main parking lot. At the 3rd parking row, turn left and head past the 1st stop sign to the north to the end of the parking lot. You will see us organizing there around 9:45 am. Additional notes: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. A quick group photo and brief announcements and introductions before we begin. Typically, activities go from 10:00-12:30 pm. Anyone interested in lunch/coffee/tea is welcome to join us in the Morton Arboretum Gingko Cafeteria at 12:30 pm if you don’t want to come out for any activity. If anyone would like to stay longer, you may go out and do the same activity or another one after meeting in the Gingko cafeteria at 12:30 pm. Or if you can’t join us at 10:00, come and join us at 12:30 pm for anyone staying longer. If you are a member of the Morton Arboretum and/or have a pass to a reciprocal park (ie. Chicago Botanical Gardens) it is free. If not, there is an entrance fee to get into, check their website for details. Gratitude prizes: Participate in >50% of events and you will receive an official Braver Than the Elements 2024-2025 carabiner. Participate in (at least 5) and you will receive an official 2024-2025 sticker. Featured on Fox News Chicago segment:https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/

Come join us for Wanderlust Wednesday. This is a weekly adventurous ride leaving from Elmhurst via various trails and Rail-to-Trails (including but not limited to the Salt Creek Trail, Prairie Path, Great Western Trail, Fullersburg Woods, etc..). Please bring a bike suitable for riding various mixed terrain and trails in the area and one that you feel comfortable riding in snow/wet conditions. As a group, we can discuss where we would like to head each week and then explore that area. There can be a quick rest stop at midpoint for bathroom (5-10 minutes tops) if needed, depending on the needs of the group. Please bring both front and rear lights and wear reflective gear. For those interested, post ride food/drink at either Bottle Theory or Phase Three on Spring Road in Elmhurst at 7:30 pm. You don‘t have to ride to come and join us, anyone welcome. Start/finish at Pioneer Park, parking is at the end of Prairie Path Lane, 1 block east of S Mitchell Avenue.

All are welcome to attend. If you have a specific topic to discuss, please present it to the club president at least 48 hours prior to the meeting so it can be included on the agenda, as time may be limited

Every Sunday at 10:00-2:00 pm on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 through Sunday, March 30th, 2025 NOTE: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. We will do a quick group photo, announcements and introductions before we begin at 9:55 am so come ready to begin at 9:55 am. What: Walk, hike, bike, run at your pace. If it snows, cross country skiing and snowshoeing will also be offered. NOTE: You can rent both cross country skis and snowshoes at the Morton Arboretum, check out their website for details if there is snow. Meet in the Main Parking lot (P1). After you go through the visitors gate, head straight past the stop sign into the main parking lot. At the 3rd parking row, turn left and head past the 1st stop sign to the north to the end of the parking lot. You will see us organizing there around 9:45 am. Additional notes: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. A quick group photo and brief announcements and introductions before we begin. Typically, activities go from 10:00-12:30 pm. Anyone interested in lunch/coffee/tea is welcome to join us in the Morton Arboretum Gingko Cafeteria at 12:30 pm if you don’t want to come out for any activity. If anyone would like to stay longer, you may go out and do the same activity or another one after meeting in the Gingko cafeteria at 12:30 pm. Or if you can’t join us at 10:00, come and join us at 12:30 pm for anyone staying longer. If you are a member of the Morton Arboretum and/or have a pass to a reciprocal park (ie. Chicago Botanical Gardens) it is free. If not, there is an entrance fee to get into, check their website for details. Gratitude prizes: Participate in >50% of events and you will receive an official Braver Than the Elements 2024-2025 carabiner. Participate in (at least 5) and you will receive an official 2024-2025 sticker. Featured on Fox News Chicago segment:https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/

Come join us for Wanderlust Wednesday. This is a weekly adventurous ride leaving from Elmhurst via various trails and Rail-to-Trails (including but not limited to the Salt Creek Trail, Prairie Path, Great Western Trail, Fullersburg Woods, etc..). Please bring a bike suitable for riding various mixed terrain and trails in the area and one that you feel comfortable riding in snow/wet conditions. As a group, we can discuss where we would like to head each week and then explore that area. There can be a quick rest stop at midpoint for bathroom (5-10 minutes tops) if needed, depending on the needs of the group. Please bring both front and rear lights and wear reflective gear. For those interested, post ride food/drink at either Bottle Theory or Phase Three on Spring Road in Elmhurst at 7:30 pm. You don‘t have to ride to come and join us, anyone welcome. Start/finish at Pioneer Park, parking is at the end of Prairie Path Lane, 1 block east of S Mitchell Avenue.

Every Sunday at 10:00-2:00 pm on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 through Sunday, March 30th, 2025 NOTE: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. We will do a quick group photo, announcements and introductions before we begin at 9:55 am so come ready to begin at 9:55 am. What: Walk, hike, bike, run at your pace. If it snows, cross country skiing and snowshoeing will also be offered. NOTE: You can rent both cross country skis and snowshoes at the Morton Arboretum, check out their website for details if there is snow. Meet in the Main Parking lot (P1). After you go through the visitors gate, head straight past the stop sign into the main parking lot. At the 3rd parking row, turn left and head past the 1st stop sign to the north to the end of the parking lot. You will see us organizing there around 9:45 am. Additional notes: Please meet and be ready for your respective activity at 10:00 am promptly. A quick group photo and brief announcements and introductions before we begin. Typically, activities go from 10:00-12:30 pm. Anyone interested in lunch/coffee/tea is welcome to join us in the Morton Arboretum Gingko Cafeteria at 12:30 pm if you don’t want to come out for any activity. If anyone would like to stay longer, you may go out and do the same activity or another one after meeting in the Gingko cafeteria at 12:30 pm. Or if you can’t join us at 10:00, come and join us at 12:30 pm for anyone staying longer. If you are a member of the Morton Arboretum and/or have a pass to a reciprocal park (ie. Chicago Botanical Gardens) it is free. If not, there is an entrance fee to get into, check their website for details. Gratitude prizes: Participate in >50% of events and you will receive an official Braver Than the Elements 2024-2025 carabiner. Participate in (at least 5) and you will receive an official 2024-2025 sticker. Featured on Fox News Chicago segment:https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/

All are welcome to attend. If you have a specific topic to discuss, please present it to the club president at least 48 hours prior to the meeting so it can be included on the agenda, as time may be limited.

All are welcome to attend. If you have a specific topic to discuss, please present it to the club president at least 48 hours prior to the meeting so it can be included on the agenda, as time may be limited.

All are welcome to attend. If you have a specific topic to discuss, please present it to the club president at least 48 hours prior to the meeting so it can be included on the agenda, as time may be limited.