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February, 2025

Monday
17
Location specified in EBC 2025 Tucson Trip forum
Mon, Feb 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Exact details of hike will be posted to the EBC Tucson 2025 Trip forum.
Tuesday
18
Location specified on Tucson 2025 trip forum
Tue, Feb 18, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Details specified on the 2025 EBC Tucson Trip forum.
Wednesday
19
Villa Park: Villa Park Depot / Historical Society
Wed, Feb 19, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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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.
Wednesday
19
Location on Tucson trip forum
Wed, Feb 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Details on 2025 EBC Tucson Trip forum
Wednesday
19
Pioneer Park 517 S Mitchell Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126
Wed, Feb 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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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.
Thursday
20
Specified on Tucson trip forum
Thu, Feb 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Details on the 2025 Tucson Trip forum
Friday
21
Location specified in Tucson trip forum
Fri, Feb 21, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Hike details on the 2025 Tucson Trip forum
Sunday
23
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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/
Wednesday
26
Villa Park: Villa Park Depot / Historical Society
Wed, Feb 26, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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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.
Wednesday
26
Pioneer Park 517 S Mitchell Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126
Wed, Feb 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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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.
Friday
28
Any location is eligible.
Fri, Feb 28, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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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!

March, 2025

Sunday
2
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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/
Wednesday
5
Pioneer Park 517 S Mitchell Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126
Wed, Mar 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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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.
Saturday
8
PA CONVENTION CENTER Cherry St & N Broad St Philadelphia, PA 19107 HALL E
Sat, Mar 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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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
Sunday
9
PA CONVENTION CENTER Cherry St & N Broad St Philadelphia, PA 19107 HALL E
Sun, Mar 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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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
Sunday
9
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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.fox32chicag
Wednesday
12
Pioneer Park 517 S Mitchell Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126
Wed, Mar 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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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.
Thursday
13
Wynne Dixie Parking Lot
Thu, Mar 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Ride with N FL Bike Club https://www.nfbc.us/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=597416&item_id=2447187 Call if interested in going bwetman@gmail.com 847-767-5745
Friday
14
1804 Imeson Road
Fri, Mar 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Riding w N FL Riding Club WEST Rail Trail Ridehttps://www.nfbc.us/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=597416&item_id=2446075 Call if interested bwetman@gmail.com 847-767-5745
Saturday
15
HAMMOCK COMMUNITY CENTER
Sat, Mar 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Century on A1a Northeast FL. 100/65/50/25 mi options. Register at https://raceroster.com/events/2025/93978/13th-annual-spoonbills-and-sprockets-cycling-tour I will collect mileage at the end of the event Please call if interested in participating. bwetman@gmail.com 847-767-5745
Sunday
16
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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/
Wednesday
19
Pioneer Park 517 S Mitchell Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126
Wed, Mar 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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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.
Thursday
20
Elmhurst: Community Bank of Elmhurst 330 West Butterfield Road Elmhurst, IL 60126 USA
Thu, Mar 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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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
Sunday
23
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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/
Wednesday
26
Pioneer Park 517 S Mitchell Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126
Wed, Mar 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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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.
Sunday
30
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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/

April, 2025

Sunday
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Bottle Theory 542 Spring Road Elmhurst, IL 60126
Sun, Apr 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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NEW YEAR + NEW ADVENTURES ON THE BIKE: Randonneuring Meet Up and Social #2 of 2. Meet fellow Elmhurst Bicycle Club members who are also members of Randonneurs USA. We may also have some members of both Chicago Randonneurs and Driftless Randonneurs leadership/members there. Don’t miss out on this super chill + fun get together. Come and chit-chat about randonneuring at this low key meet up. We’ll give ya some tips on getting started just in time for the 2025 season opener 6 days later on April 12th on their Audax Club Parisien 200k Kankakee River Run Brevet. You will also be equipped on how to get started with Randonneurs USA and understand all of the adventures available to you locally, in ‘da midwest and all over the US! Let‘s rando together in 2025! Come join me.
Saturday
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Lombard: Lombard Commons Park in the parking lot off of Grace St
Sat, Apr 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Earth Day Great Western Trail Clean Up Once again EBC is signed up for trail clean up the trail from Main St Lombard to West Road Lombard. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us to give back to the communities we ride through. Bike ride from Lombard Commons to our respective start location. Afterwards, there will be a short ride for coffee at Egg House or Gnarley Knots. Please RSVP to help with planning.
Saturday
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Elkader City Park 501 High St SE Elkader, IA 52043
Sat, Apr 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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A challenging gravel event in Elkader, Iowa with 2 distance options, 45 and 100 miles. 90-95% of each course is gravel with a few miles of level B, blacktop and bike trail included. There are hills in this area of the state, some rollers but a lot of steep semi-short climbs. The estimated average for climbing is 100 feet per mile. Gear Recommendations ? Recommended tire size is obviously different depending on rider experience but 32MM width or larger is best. There are little to no MMR roads on the course so you do not need to plan on miles of mud. Gearing is usually the biggest issue riders run into given the steepness of the climbs so bring a wide gearing range if you don‘t plan on making it a duathlon. The race ends on a 1/2 mile gavel track (Cayton County Velodrome) where racers will do one full lap where they cross the finish line the final time. All Race Distances do a lap at the end of the race. Register here: https://www.driftlessgravel.com https://www.driftlessgravel.com/the-race Proceeds are donated to the local EMS crew in Clayton County, Iowa.

May, 2025

Wednesday
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In Front of Elmhurst Police Station on 1st Street
Wed, May 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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EBC will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways in a Silent Ride. http://www.rideofsilence.org/main.php https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ride_of_Silence 6:45 gather and picture. 7 pm Ride start in area on First Street in front of Elmhurst Police Station. We will be inviting local Elmhurst officials and the police/fire departments to join us. After the ride we will gather at a local establishment for refreshments. Reach out to me if any questions. Rain Date: Saturday, May 24 10 AM

June, 2025

Saturday
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Blue Mounds State Park
Sat, Jun 14, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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Horribly Hilly Hundreds! From the event website: "Three routes, two county tours, one result: a painfully fun, must-do biking experience destined to find its way onto your June calendar for years to come. 2025 marks the 22nd Horribly Hilly Hundreds. Commonly referred to as the "Suffer fest of the Year" and "The Toughest One-Day Challenge Ride in the Midwest" is not to be missed by serious riders anywhere. Since 2003, Horribly Hilly participants have enjoyed a day of riding that results in an awe-inspiring accumulation of 10,000 feet of elevation gain in the Driftless Area of Wisconsin. Growing in popularity each year, although not a lotter anymore the Horribly Hilly registration has reached capacity each year months prior to the event. A second and third route option beyond the original course were added in 2005 and 2011. How hard do you want to push it? Choose between the 100K, 150K, and 200K routes. The day is capped with a meal featuring quality local food and beer. Approximately 1,200 riders test their mettle on southwestern Wisconsin‘s scenic byways each year in the Horribly Hilly. Join the ranks of an inspired community of riders for the premier cycling event in the Badger State and beyond." I will be doing the 200k option and hope to hold 13mph rolling average, starting at the mass start at 6:45am or close to said time. If you are participating in this event but dont see me at the ride start, you can email me at ctmay@protonmail.com with your route completion proof. You must sign up for this ride! You can do so at: https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/WI/BlueMounds/HorribleHillyHundreds
Thursday
19
Elmhurst: Community Bank of Elmhurst 330 West Butterfield Road Elmhurst, IL 60126 USA
Thu, Jun 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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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.
Saturday
28
Naperville: Trader Joe's area parking lot - SW corner
Sat, Jun 28, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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Double century ride from Naperville to Dixon, IL and back. Westbound route passes through Batavia, Sycamore, and Oregon. Eastbound return passes through Hinckley, Plano, and Yorkville. Most of the route is on low-traffic and scenic IL roads. You should be able to ride long distances with minimal stops for food / water. Goal is to finish by sundown but bring lights / reflective gear just in case. Daylight finish possible with 16mph average and <= 3 hours for stops. Contact ride leader if you are interested in this ride.

July, 2025

Saturday
19
Ridgepoint Church
Sat, Jul 19, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Join us for the 50th annual Holland Hundred. This is one of my favorite century rides with rolling hills on low traffic country roads through the resort towns of Holland, Saugatuck, Douglas, Hamilton and Fennville. Distance options of: 17, 36, 67 and 100 miles. All include a Pancake Breakfast! Full SAG support with plenty of snacks and drinks. Register at holland100.com.

August, 2025

Saturday
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Lincoln, Nebraska
Sat, Aug 23, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Gravel Worlds has united to take the Gravel to another level with our values, sustainability, love and passion for our sport. They will continue doing what they have been doing for years. This is the 16th year of this event. Are you ready to live unique moments? 4 route distances: 25-75-150 and 300 miles at your pace Self supported event=No outside support, no drop bags. There will be checkpoints with water and basic food options. https://www.gravelworlds.com https://www.gravelworlds.com/faq https://www.bikereg.com/gravel-worlds-2025

September, 2025

Thursday
18
Elmhurst: Community Bank of Elmhurst 330 West Butterfield Road Elmhurst, IL 60126 USA
Thu, Sep 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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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.

December, 2025

Thursday
4
Elmhurst: Community Bank of Elmhurst 330 West Butterfield Road Elmhurst, IL 60126 USA
Thu, Dec 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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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.
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