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Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory. Kelli will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders. Rain cancels.

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).
It's a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville.
Lots of nice climbs and down hills.
We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start.
Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory.
We hope to see you there.
Rain cancels the ride

Meet at ride start location in Crystal Lake to check-in between 7:00-8:00. Ride officially starts at 8:15. Ride to the Abbey, spend the night, then ride Saturday, spend the night, ride back to Crystal Lake on Sunday. (You must register for this event. Use Ride2021 for a discount on the registration. Join the EBC team here: http://action.lung.org/goto/EBC2021)

This week's Blue Skies will be a bit slower and shorter for me, as I am looking for an easy spin to get my legs going for Steve's EBC Century on Saturday. I will hold the 15-17 rolling pace and do not intend to do the Munger Loop. Anyone who wishes to push harder or add Munger is welcome to join me and do so, and there are many good opportunities for optional sprints. ***Please note the 9AM start time.***

We will face some hills, rollers, and open road with narrow shoulders, so a road bike and some road riding experience is highly recommended. No one will be dropped.

Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Ride from Abendschein Community Park in Oak Creek, WI to South Shore Terrace via Bike path and streets. Lake Michigan trails and lunch break on the lake. Rain not in forecast for Friday, however ride canceled for rain at start. I'll post cancellation before leaving for WI.

Warm up on Washington, blast up Villa, Wooddale, Tonne, circle Busse Woods and return. One brief socially distant stop. Lights are mandatory. Rain cancels.

This is day 2 for 3 day riders or day 1 for 2 day riders. We will all meet in front of the Abbey and ride the hills of the Lake Geneva/Fontana, WI area. Spend the night at the Abbey and ride home on Sunday. (You must register for this event. Use Ride2021 for a discount on the registration. Join the EBC team here: http://action.lung.org/goto/EBC2021)

Join me for a brisk(not fast) ride around the western burbs. Expect to start the ride going into the wind and an average speed of 16.7-17.4. One brief rest stop during the ride

Late season 100 mile ride From Commissioner's Park southwest. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34076444

We will ride the intermediate single tracks of the Palos FP at a medium pace. The trail side mid ride short break is after riding 10 miles. Please, bring water/snacks of your liking. I recommend elbow and knee/sheen pads and eye protection. Also, pack bug/insect spray. This is not a beginner’s/easy MTB ride. Solid mountain biking skills and physical fitness are necessary as trails have steady diet of climbs and descents and a few log rollovers and some stream crossings dips. A mountain bike with full suspension or a hard tail with 2.1” or wider tires is recommended. Eye protection is required while elbow and knee/shin pads are highly recommended.

I will try to avoid the more popular busy trails to avoid bikers and explore less frequently biked the Canal trails.

Karen Kiley will sweep the ride.

Use the GPS coordinates provided in the listing for the Saganaskee Slough Boat Launch (west) parking lot. Please, call or text me if you are running late for traffic or having trouble finding

Join me for a Saturday morning ride from Madison Meadows through Glen Ellyn, out to Scoobys and back through Glen Ellyn. There are a number of rollers, just enough to make it work. Two restroom stops. I will cancel by 7:30 if it's raining or too wet.

Come join Pussanee and I at this great event, you will get some exercise and raise money to help Project Mobility get specially adapted bikes for physically challenged children and wounded warriors while you are at it! Hops for Hope 5K is a twist on the traditional 5K! The event is timed and the course is certified, whether you are a runner or walker this event is for you. You can take a casual stroll with your friends and sip on beer samples throughout the course or you can run to get your best time and skip the beer stops (discounted price) or chug your beer and go The 5K will start at the beautiful Mount Saint Mary Park in St. Charles and head towards Geneva on the scenic path through Wheeler Park and end back at Mount Saint Mary Park for the Award Ceremony! Throughout the 5K there will be Refueling Stations (Beer Stops) featuring local craft breweries handing out 3-ounce beer samples to runners. Throughout the 5K you will sample 6 different craft beers. At the Awards Ceremony you will be able to receive 2 pints of your favorite craft beer you sampled throughout the 5K. All runners must be 21 years or older and show a valid ID day of the race. The Award Ceremony will feature a live band, more beer and food! Plus Project Mobility will be giving adaptive bikes away after the event. Registration info is below in the ride calendar Button.

Today we leave the Abbey and ride back to Crystal Lake. (You must have registered for this event. Join the EBC team here: http://action.lung.org/goto/EBC2021)

Please join me for a road and paved trail ride to Seven Gables park in Wheaton. Our mid-point rest stop will be Panera at 25 Rice Lake Square, Wheaton, IL 60187. Be There, Aloha!

Set 35 mile non-stop route going through the western burbs. Groups will form based on desired paces.
Route will be St. Charles-Villa-Madison-Finley-Crescent-Pennsylvania-Harrison-Gary-Jewell-Highlake-Prince Crossing-St.charles-Klein-Smith-Army Trail-Fair Oaks-Lies-Kuhn-St. Charles

This location is in the beautiful Cook County Forest Preserves and right on the Desplaines River. The location was chosen not only for it's great brick shelter and riverside location but also for it's fabulous access to road, trail and singletrack MTB rides and hikes. A member could even lead a Kayak/Canoe event right from the grove. Columbia Woods is the eastern trailhead for the Centennial Trail that connects to both the I and M Trail and Cal/Sag Trail/Tinley Creek Trail without going on roads. Rides for 10 to 60 miles can be led all on paved trails. The location gives direct access to the Burr Ride rollers and there are road routes from 20 to 60 miles that can start there. Ron, myself, Vince, Ed and many others have routes from the location. Single track mountain bikers can ride over the bridge and have direct access to all of Palos single track in 3 minutes. Pravin, myself and others have many routes. Hikers can lead hikes at Palos. Ride leaders let's get some rides listed. Contact the ride leaders list above if you need a ride with GPS File or a cue sheet. Rides can start at any time that allows you to be back at the event at noon or shortly after. I also have routes from the location to Elmhurst if you want to ride to the event. We will cater food from a locally owned Willow Springs Deli on the club. Registration is required to get a headcount for food.

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).
It's a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville.
Lots of nice climbs and down hills.
We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start.
Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory.
We hope to see you there.
Rain cancels the ride

Switch this ride to Monday for better riding conditions ...
Please join me for a ride to Spring Creek Reservoir and to Meacham Grove Nature Preserve. Our mid-point rest stop will be the Shell Gas Station at 2449 W Lake St, Addison, IL 60101. Be There, Aloha!
Note: There will be some limestone trail sections on this ride.
These are doable on a road bike. We will just go slower.
On limestone, a hybrid bike is ideal.
Bear in mind, we will be on the road for 26 of this 30 mile ride.
The scenery will be awesome.
Fortune favors the brave.

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).
It's a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville.
Lots of nice climbs and down hills.
We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start.
Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory.
We hope to see you there.
Rain cancels the ride

A quick loop from Elmhurst to Finley and return. No stops. Lights are mandatory. Rain cancels.

The traditional Tuesday moderately fast ride to Panera Showplace via 248th. Rain or wet roads cancel. Look for an email by 655am with any changes.

Paved road and path. Rest stop will probably be Panera in LaGrange. Distance may be a few miles less if we don't cycle the entire trail. Cell 630-247-5899

Join us for a evening ride on roads & paved paths - so will be a little slower paced ride. This ride will have revolving ride leaders - either Dale and Kris or Ron leading the ride depending on the week.

Most of the ride will be in dark, so bright headlight & tail light are required.
Rain will cancel - Check the list server!

Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory. Kelli will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders. Rain cancels.

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).
It's a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville.
Lots of nice climbs and down hills.
We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start.
Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory.
We hope to see you there.
Rain cancels the ride

9AM roll from Sunset Park Pool parking lot in Glen Ellyn. Country road Paceline at 16-18mph on level windless flats with optional off the front sprints. One quick stop. Bring enough food and fluids just in case our stop has none. No DROP, no worries!

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).
It's a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville.
Lots of nice climbs and down hills.
We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start.
Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory.
We hope to see you there.
Rain cancels the ride

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).
It's a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville.
Lots of nice climbs and down hills.
We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start.
Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory.
We hope to see you there.
Rain cancels the ride

Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory. Kelli will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders. Rain cancels.

Meet at Madison Meadows, Chase Ave and Madison av in Lombard at 9am for 44 mile ride to St Charles and back. We will stop at the Panera in St Charles. A brief stop at Edson park in Winfield(10 Miles out)

Late season 100 mile ride From Commissioner's Park southwest. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34076444

Please join me on a bike ride to Naperville via Herrick n Washington. Our midpoint rest stop will be: Starbucks at 1951 W Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL 60540. Be There, Aloha!

Bicycling from Fox Point to Schlitz Audubon Nature Center to learn the fundamentals of identifying Wisconsin raptors! Lead by Raptor Educator, Ian Dorney, the first half of this workshop will offer an interactive exploration of birding principles, pointing out patterns and variations across groups of raptors. After a short recess, our birds of prey will join us for an overview of field marks that are used to identify a bird down to its species! Lunch afterward with a stop at the Estabrook Biergarden for lunch. https://thebeergardenmke.com/ Depending upon weather. Route is bike trail and bike paths with some streets.

Parking is at Wheel and Sprocket in Fox Point https://www.wheelandsprocket.com/about/fox-point-wi-pg328.htm.

Registration with Schlitz Audubon is required. No cancel event as we can drive to the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center.

Join us for a moderately fast hills & rollers ride to Burr Ridge on frontage roads and the hills of 91st St, Mid ride break at the Sweedish Bakery.

We will ride easy intermediate trails and few miles of the double tracks of the Palos FP. The intended route has a couple of stream dips which are easily negotiable. The riders may choose to walk their bikes if they wish. This is not a beginner’s MTB ride. Some single track riding experience is necessary. However, if you have ridden George’s easy MTB rides you would be fine on this ride. A fat tire/plus size or a hard trail or full suspension MTB is most appropriate.

New club members along with long time members are welcome!

We will take a short trail side break after riding 7-8 miles. Please, bring enough water/snacks for the entire ride and dress for the day’s weather. A backpack with a bladder is helpful to carry essentials such as flat tire repairs kit, food, extra gloves etc. Consider arriving quarter hour earlier than the stated start time to allow for the bike preparation and social greetings.

Please, drive to the end of the Wolf Road Woods parking lot for parking spots. Call or text me if you are having trouble finding parking.

Want to check the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim hike off your Bucket List. Hike the majestic rim to rim from North Kaibab Trail on the North Rim to the Bright Angel Trail on the South Rim. It will be a comfortable, picturesque hike down to historic Phantom Ranch for lunch, and then he final push. It is not a race, and no one will be left behind. Must reserve early (now). Contact me directly for information. Jose Sosa: 630 362-8723

Additional information: This is an strenuous event, and if you are not physically and mentally prepared for his hike do take a pass. It is a 24 mile hike across rugged terrain in the Grand Canyon National Park. You will descend 14.3 miles/6000 feet to the bottom (Phantom Ranch), then climb 9.6 miles/4500 feet to the South Rim. The hike across the Grand Canyon takes an average of 10.5 hours. There are many web sites that describe the rim to rim hike and Grand Canyon National Park. See www.nationalparks.org for additional information.

I will be leading several (weekly) training sessions at Swallow Cliff-North near Palos Park starting in the spring. It will include a combination of stairs and hiking. Hiking boots and Ruck (back pack) are recommended. Water and nourishment is required. Directions and information about Swallow Cliff can be found at www.fpdcc.com. Training on your own during the week is essential, whether it includes biking, hiking (walking), running, swimming, weight training, etc. is up to you. If I feel that you did not train properly I will kindly recommend that you excuse yourself from this hike. Keep in mind that rescues are very expensive, and deaths in the canyon can happen to those who are not properly trained.

Equipment needed for the hike should fit in a medium size back pack. I will go over essential equipment as we train.

Again, contact me directly for additional information, and if you have any questions. Jose' A Sosa: 630 362-8723

Set 35 mile non-stop route going through the western burbs. Groups will form based on desired paces.
Route will be St. Charles-Villa-Madison-Finley-Crescent-Pennsylvania-Harrison-Gary-Jewell-Highlake-Prince Crossing-St.charles-Klein-Smith-Army Trail-Fair Oaks-Lies-Kuhn-St. Charles

Short version of Blue Skies route.630-932-0271

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).
It's a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville.
Lots of nice climbs and down hills.
We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start.
Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory.
We hope to see you there.
Rain cancels the ride

Please join me for a bike ride around Busse Woods. Our mid-point rest stop will be: Panera Bread at 90 Biesterfield Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007. Be There, Aloha!

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).
It's a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville.
Lots of nice climbs and down hills.
We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start.
Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory.
We hope to see you there.
Rain cancels the ride

Traditional Tuesday morning moderately fast ride to 248th with a break at Panera Showplace on the return. return. NOTE. Rain or wet roads cancel. Check for an email by 655am for delay of start time ,cancellation or other modification account weather.

A road ride with a few optional sprints. This will be about the same pace as the regular season "Excellent" rides hosted by Dale and Kris. I'll announce details on the list server on Monday before the ride. One rest stop and 1 to 3 optional sprints. Very good lights required as it will be mostly dark.

Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory. Kelli will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders. Rain cancels.

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).
It's a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville.
Lots of nice climbs and down hills.
We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start.
Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory.
We hope to see you there.
Rain cancels the ride

9:00am roll from Sunset Park Swimming Pool parking lot in Glen Ellyn. Heading west to long open country scenic roads (Manchester, Gary's Mill, Purnell, Mack, Williams...). One quick stop at Mickey D's in Batavia. NO DROP NO WORRIES. Expect rolling (not average) 16-18mph pacelining on level windless flats. Several optional sprints/regroups if your feeling it. C U there!

Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory. Kelli will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders. Rain cancels.

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).
It's a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville.
Lots of nice climbs and down hills.
We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start.
Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory.
We hope to see you there.
Rain cancels the ride

The Tuesday ride on Friday to 248th and a stop at Panera Showplace on the return. 10am start.Rain or wet roads cancel. Look for an email by 800am with any changes etc.

Come join me for a hilly ride to Western Springs for Coffee at Coffee House. We will ride out from Elmhurst through Oak Brook, Westmont, to Clarendon Hills Road south to 91st St. We will head east toward Wolf Road and then head over to the Coffee House. Our return will be on Madison. I will keep the pace and no dropping on this ride. A great way to practice your hill climbing. Join me.

Come out and test your fitness at Hammerfest 2021. There will be several cycling clubs from the Chicago area participating. Free registration, however you must register for this event. I will be at the start at 7:30am with sign-in sheet.

There will be three group classes:
Group A 21+ Avg. Speed
Group B 19+ Avg. Speed
Group C 16+ Avg. Speed

PLEASE GO TO THE FOLLOWING LINK FOR MORE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hammerfest-2021-group-ride-tickets-178218224507?aff=eand

Location: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Plainfield+South+High+School/@41.5625349,-88.2749369,17z/data=!3m1

A slow roll ride around the perimeter of Chicago. Plan on all day and into the night. Many stops. Can bail out at any time via CTA. Lights are mandatory. Positive attitude also required. Meet at Buckingham Fountain at 8 AM, will actually roll at 9:00 AM. Hopefully done by 10 PM, May take longer.

The Best Ride of the Year!®
A daylong clockwise ride around Our Fair City. No registration, no support vehicles, no tyvek numbers, no team jerseys, no reason but for the ride!
We meet at Buckingham Fountain after 8am and roll at 9am, riding South until we run out of city, then West for a beer, then North for snacks, then East through some woods then back to the start again.
This is a moderately paced ride.
Someone will ride their fixie, but most folks use their commuters or touring bikes. If you ride several days a week, but have never done a full Century Ride, come on along, you'll do fine!
When you feel like you're done, you can always hop on the CTA or Metra and head back to the start or home. If you want to make it a full 100 miles, you can do a few laps around the fountain at the end until your odometer ticks over.
Make sure you have room to bring water and snacks and a spare tube or two.
We can handle minor mechanical issues, but make sure you give your ride a good tune-up first.
We won't drop you alone, but if we can't get you rolling we'll have to put you on the CTA.
There are multiple stops for food and such, most are cash-only.

Set 35 mile non-stop route going through the western burbs. Groups will form based on desired paces.
Route will be St. Charles-Villa-Madison-Finley-Crescent-Pennsylvania-Harrison-Gary-Jewell-Highlake-Prince Crossing-St.charles-Klein-Smith-Army Trail-Fair Oaks-Lies-Kuhn-St. Charles

Looking for an easy Fall ride on which you can take in the Autumn colors while still getting a calorie-burner in?
Come join Mary Beth and John as we take in some local trails for approx. 22 miles or so. We will most likely be on crushed limestone for most of the ride, and we will have a relaxed, little break in the middle of the ride. Please see the list server for further details.
The pace will be easy and wider tires might be helpful, due to wet leaves and sticks on the trails. I (John) will be on my heavy, fat bike. See you there.
ROUTE on RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37770608

Please join me for a bike ride to Midwestern University and parts South. Our mid-point rest stop will be: Starbucks at 100 Park Ave, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514. Be There, Aloha!

We will ride the intermediate single tracks of the Palos FP at a medium pace. The trail side mid ride short break is after riding 10 miles. Please, bring water/snacks of your liking. This is not a beginner’s/easy MTB ride. Solid mountain biking skills and physical fitness are necessary as trails have steady diet of climbs and descents and a few log rollovers and some stream crossings dips. A mountain bike with full suspension or a hard tail with 2.1” or wider tires is recommended. Eye protection is required while elbow and knee/shin pads are highly recommended.

I will try to avoid the more popular busy trails to avoid bikers and explore less frequently biked trails.

Karen Kiley will sweep the ride.

Use the GPS coordinates provided in the listing for the Wolf Road Parking lot. Please, call or text me if you are running late for traffic or having trouble finding the start location.

Join me for a road ride on the warmest 3 hours of the weekend. Expect a pace slightly slower than my Tuesday Night Fast Rides with average in mid 16s to low 17s. I haven't picked a route yet, but it will have several sprint sections and one mid ride rest stop.

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).
It's a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville.
Lots of nice climbs and down hills.
We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start.
Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory.
We hope to see you there.
Rain cancels the ride

Please join me for a bike ride to Riverside and La Grange. Our mid-point rest stop will be Starbucks at 38 South La Grange Road, La Grange, IL 60525. Be There, Aloha!

Join us for a great hills & rollers ride to Burr Ridge for a full break and return via 59th St.

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).
It's a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville.
Lots of nice climbs and down hills.
We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start.
Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory.
We hope to see you there.
Rain cancels the ride

Join us for the Tuesday morning ride on a great route to 248th with a full break at Panera Showplace on the return.

Miles may be as few as 30 or as many as 45 depending on where we go. If we do the Cal-Sag trail it will be the greater distance.If you need to be back before 1:00 pm let me know by Mon. evening and we definitely won't do the longest route option. Ride starts at 930 am. Cell 630-247-5899

Ride will be a mix of trails and very safe roads with a mix of paved and limestone trails. A cross, trail, mountain or fat bike recommended. One mid-ride rest stop. I'll announce the details of the ride the Monday before on the list server. Good lights required.

Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory. Kelli will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders. Rain cancels.

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).
It's a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville.
Lots of nice climbs and down hills.
We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start.
Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory.
We hope to see you there.
Rain cancels the ride

Issac's ride but shortened to 3 hours or less. 2 shortie planned stops at 10 miles and 20 miles.

No one dropped on this ride.

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Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).
It's a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville.
Lots of nice climbs and down hills.
We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start.
Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory.
We hope to see you there.
Rain cancels the ride

The standard Thursday ride to the Village Grind in Oswego

Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory. Kelli will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders. Rain cancels.

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).
It's a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville.
Lots of nice climbs and down hills.
We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start.
Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory.
We hope to see you there.
Rain cancels the ride

This road ride will follow Isaac's classic Blue Skies route from Lombard to St. Charles, including the Munger Loop. I expect to hold the upper end of the posted rolling speed, with optional sprints. We will face some hills, rollers, and open road with narrow shoulders, so a road bike and some road riding experience is highly recommended. No one will be dropped.

Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

A road ride in the country to DeKalb and back.
There will be one quick stop in DeKalb before returning.
If we keep the stop short and average 15mph we should be back by 2:30.
Notify me off-list if you are interested so I have an idea who's coming.
I will post a route after I do a pre-ride.
Oh - and no boat shoes.

Set 35 mile non-stop route going through the western burbs. Groups will form based on desired paces.
Route will be St. Charles-Villa-Madison-Finley-Crescent-Pennsylvania-Harrison-Gary-Jewell-Highlake-Prince Crossing-St.charles-Klein-Smith-Army Trail-Fair Oaks-Lies-Kuhn-St. Charles

Ride will be a mix of trails and very safe roads with a mix of paved and limestone trails. A cross, trail, mountain or fat bike recommended. One mid-ride rest stop. I'll announce the details of the ride the Monday before on the list server. Good lights required.

Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory. Kelli will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders. Rain cancels.

Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory. Kelli will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders. Rain cancels.

Set 35 mile non-stop route going through the western burbs. Groups will form based on desired paces.
Route will be St. Charles-Villa-Madison-Finley-Crescent-Pennsylvania-Harrison-Gary-Jewell-Highlake-Prince Crossing-St.charles-Klein-Smith-Army Trail-Fair Oaks-Lies-Kuhn-St. Charles

Join me for the ride to Sam Gunda’s Memorial Lunch at a Hindu temple in Aurora, IL. Sam was the beloved member of the EBC who passed away last year. His family is hosting a memorial lunch to celebrate his life. We will stay for and hour, meet his family and have a lunch of southern Indian fare. The lunch could be spicy. My pace would be a bit slower 10-12 mph to accommodate wider range of riders.

If you are planning to join me, please, RSVP to Sam’s family by clicking this link: http://evite.me/TmdUM7SbEH or refer to George’s email a couple of days ago.