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Make your hike a little more challending. No experience necessary. I will lead hike using the easy Orienteering course. You MAY use a map and compass. We will meet in the parking lot at 9:30 a.m. by the fire pit to get prepared. Bring water and a snack. No one will be left in the woods. Let me know if you are coming by e-mail: coachsosa@yahoo.com

Join me for a combination of coffee, socialization, and a short trail ride or road ride. We begin with coffee and conversation at the Villa Perk from 7:15 to 8:15 AM. Then, those who want to participate in an early spring trail ride or roade ride will leave from the VP Depot at 8:15AM for a ride to return by about 10:30. We take a very short break for a bathroom and mid-ride snack. I will update the ride listing by 7 PM the evening before, indicating what kind of ride to anticipate so you can bring a suitable bike. In the event of rain, we always meet for coffee. The March 4th ride will be a Trail ride, heading west to Wheaton for 15 miles or North to Wood Dale for 19 miles. Any trail bike will suffice. 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. All are welcome to join for coffee, even if you do not wish to join in the ride.

Join me for a ride to Poplar Forest Preserve in Hoffman Estate we will ride from Bloomingdale thru Roselle and Elk Grove and Schaumburg and back . The Trail is Paved .

Citrus Springs, FL to Tarpon Springs Day 1 80 miles all paved trail. House rented with room for one more guest or you can get a hotel in Tarpon Springs for 2 nights.

Meet at 705 Bayside Dr. Tarpon Springs 7am

Come on, come all to our empowerment celebration in honor of the 115th anniversary of International Women‘s Day which started in 1911 in Europe. Everyone welcome, not just the ladies. Bring a friend/family member/kiddo‘s...let‘s celebrate! Come and celebrate the 7th Annual International Women‘s Day Together We Inspire hike at Trek of Highland Park, organized and lead by Sheri Rosenbaum and hosted by Trek of Highland Park. Anyone from Elmhurst Bicycle Club (and guests of EBC) who attend will received a special EBC gift from yours truly when you see me and say "EBC rocks and so does International Women‘s Day" and strike the official International Women‘s Day pose." Yes, you heard that right, strike the pose as Madonna says. From Sheri‘s post about the event: "Come for a casual hike/walk on the Skokie trail. Arrive at 930. 10am pictures and hike/walk. 1145am return to shop for pizza." International Women‘s Day Together We Ride details: https://www.inspyrdmovement.org

Come on, come all to our empowerment celebration in honor of the 115th anniversary of International Women‘s Day which started in 1911 in Europe. Everyone welcome, not just the ladies. Bring a friend/family member/kiddo on a tandem...let‘s celebrate! Come and celebrate the 7th Annual International Women‘s Day Together We Ride bike ride at Trek of Highland Park, organized and lead by Sheri Rosenbaum and hosted by Trek of Highland Park. Anyone from Elmhurst Bicycle Club who attends will received a special EBC gift from yours truly when you see me and say "EBC rocks and so does International Women‘s Day" and strike the official International Women‘s Day pose." Yes, you heard that right, strike the pose as Madonna says. From Sheri‘s post about the event: "Come for a casual group ride on trail and quiet roads. Arrive at 930 to get your bike set up, grab a muffin, and sign a ride waiver. 10am butts in saddles for pictures and ride. 12pm return to shop for pizza. Route: To be posted closer to the day. Weather dependent. Helmets and flat kits required. Front and rear lights highly recommended." International Women‘s Day Together We Ride details: https://www.inspyrdmovement.org

Be a Part of Our Collective Inspyrd Movement... Come and start the beginning of the 7th Annual International Women‘s Day Together We Ride event at Trek, lead by Sheri Rosenbaum and hosted by Trek of Highland Park. There will be a bike ride and hike but if you are not interested in doing either of those (or if you come with someone who is biking or walking/hiking, come and join us to socialize and mingle with everyone to celebrate the 115th anniversary of International Women‘s Day. Meet at 9:30 am for group photo Pizza, raffle and socialization at 11:45 am. Come on, come all to our empowerment celebration in honor of the 115th anniversary of International Women‘s Day which started in 1911 in Europe. Everyone welcome, not just the ladies. Bring a friend/family member/kiddo‘s...let‘s celebrate! Come and celebrate the 7th Annual International Women‘s Day at Trek of Highland Park, organized and lead by Sheri Rosenbaum and hosted by Trek of Highland Park. Anyone from Elmhurst Bicycle Club (and guests of EBC) who attend will received a special EBC gift from yours truly when you see me and say "EBC rocks and so does International Women‘s Day" and strike the official International Women‘s Day pose." Yes, you heard that right, strike the pose as Madonna says. https://www.inspyrdmovement.org

Ride 80 miles all teail

Come out and be Braver Than The Elements this Sunday at the Morton Arboretum. Your choice of riding your bike on the paved 7.5 mile loop road or a 4~6 mile hike on trails & in the trees. We will also be celebrating International Women‘s Day Together We Ride (or hike!). It is going to be a beautiful day to be outside whatever you choose! Afterwards anyone who wants to stay can meet in the cafe for socializing and something warm.

Considering joining an International Women’s Day-We Ride together Ride for 30 miles at moderate pace. We will take a short break at the Brewed Awakening coffee shop in Westmont. We will return to Elmhurst around 1:45PM in time to optionally join Kelly Morgan’s ride for about 10-15 miles at a bit slower pace. Please, bring enough water and snacks for both rides. This is a road ride with a few stretches of paved trails. Karen Kiley will lead or sweep.

Come join us to celebrate 7th Annual International Women‘s Day: Together We Ride! The weather looks great with temperatures forecasted to reach 60 degrees! Everyone is welcome! For anyone interested, We will gather at Phase Three after the ride. This will be a Social, Casual Ride...We‘ll All Ride Together! I posted for 10-12 MPH but may adjust if needed. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the ride, so that we can meet and help make sure you are ready to roll at 2:00pm!

Let‘s Celebrate. Come one, come all to a social meet up. As we begin switching over to Daylight Savings Time as well as celebrating the arrival of spring, International Women‘s Day and our amazing Elmhust Bicycle Club, join us for a meet up at Phase Three in Elmhurst. Phase Three: https://www.phasethreebrewing.com/elm Menu: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c75696e93a63222986b378e/t/696a7218be54b76a8263b753/1768583705016/WINTER_MenuElmhurst_1-16-26_WEB.pdf

Emerge from your winter cave and enjoy the wind and sun on your face. Social spring-pace out to St Charles for Lunch break and back.

Usual Tuesday all streets ride. Restroom stop at 10 miles. Sprint opportunity at 17 miles. Coffee and bagels at 20 miles. https://ridewithgps.com/trips/366474730

Sunny, 36 degrees, SW wind at 9-11 mph. East on 59th Street through Downers Grove, Westmont, and Clarendon Hills to Hinsdale. Coffee and rest rooms at Starbucks in Hinsdale. Return via Norfolk and Grant.

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.

Come join me for an early morning, NO DROP, path ride from Veterans Park to Whalon Lake and back. We may go around the lake a few times depending on how the group is feeling or even climb the hill of death where everyone waits at the top. Either way it will be a great way to start the day and still get home in time for the St. Patrick‘s Day festivities. Lights and reflective clothing are a must since it will still be a little dark at the start. Hope to see you there!!

Trail ride with gravel or FBike starting at Madison Meadows, take the Prairie Path west, loop back on the Great Western and then return to Madison Meadows for the rest of your day. Lights are mandatory. Gravel bikes recommended. Check listserv/website for cancellation at 5 am bwetman@gmail.com 847-767-5745

Join Pennsylvania Randonneurs with a 107K populaire. Must be RANDONNEURS USA member and also sign up via Pennsylvania Randonneurs to participate: https://rusa.org https://parando.org/info/event/459 https://parando.org/route/info/459 https://phillybikeexpo.com The ride starts at the Joan of Arc statue near the Art Museum and finishes at the Philadelphia Convention Center at Broad and Cherry Streets, where the Philadelphia Bike Expo will be taking place. The route is a tour of Fairmount Park landmarks, with a loop out to the suburbs, including rural Evansburg State Park and the interesting town of Ambler. Riders will travel northwest from the start to exit the city, passing two women‘s history landmarks on their way out of the city. The first one, on Wissahickon Ave at the top of Rittenhouse Town Lane, commemorates Dr. Mary Davis Ridgeway, a homeopathic physician, surgeon, and women‘s rights activist who was president and chief surgeon at a hospital for impoverished women in Germantown.

Consider joining me for a later winter road ride to Downers Grove downtown. We will have a brief break at the Starbucks after riding 18 miles and return via 59th street stretch in Westmont. The route mainly has rollers and a few minor hills. Our pace will be 13-15 miles plus depending upon the nature of the group. Please, bring water and snacks. I recommend bright clothing with front and rear lights and dress for the prevailing temperatures. I will be at the coffee shop around 8:45AM. Riders are free to come early to the coffee shop for socializing if they wish.

Come and join me at the 15th Annual Philadelphia Bike Exposition. Come by and visit me at booth #221 for Randonneurs USA partayyyyyeeee train...cho...chooo.... This will be my 3rd year attending (previous booth and seminar for both Randonneurs USA and International Women‘s Day Together We Ride). It‘s an absolute blast with a wonderful community of 6-7,000 people in attendance. Details here: https://phillybikeexpo.com Register: https://phillybikeexpo.com/events/2026-philly-bike-expo/ Seminars/Demo‘s: https://phillybikeexpo.com/2026-seminars-and-events/ Booths: https://phillybikeexpo.com/2026-exhibitors/

Neighborhood streets through Woodridge and Bolingbrook. Mostly cloudy, 33 degrees, wind WSW at 9 mph.

The St Patrick‘s Day Ride is a sure sign that bicycle season is officially open! Come join us for this festive event hosted by the Wheeling Wheelman. Route options of 17, 21 and 39 miles wind through the community on secondary roads looping back to the High School for the rest stop; choose the distance that is best for you; SAG support available. On-line Registration $15.00; Day of Ride Registration $20.00 Cash only https://wheelmen.com/st_pats.asp Register at 7:30am / be ready to ride at 8:00am / Dress for cold weather : ) And wear your green! Afterwards we will go to Slyce Coal Fired Pizza for lunch

Come and join me at the 15th Annual Philadelphia Bike Exposition. Come by and visit me at booth #221 for Randonneurs USA partayyyyyeeee train...cho...chooo.... This will be my 3rd year attending (previous booth and seminar for both Randonneurs USA and International Women‘s Day Together We Ride). It‘s an absolute blast with a wonderful community of 6-7,000 people in attendance. Details here: https://phillybikeexpo.com Register: https://phillybikeexpo.com/events/2026-philly-bike-expo/ Seminars/Demo‘s: https://phillybikeexpo.com/2026-seminars-and-events/ Booths: https://phillybikeexpo.com/2026-exhibitors/

Join me for a combination of coffee, socialization, and a short trail ride or road ride. We begin with coffee and conversation at the Villa Perk from 7:15 to 8:15 AM. Then, those who want to participate in an early spring trail ride or roade ride will leave from the VP Depot at 8:15AM for a ride to return by about 10:30. We take a very short break for a bathroom and mid-ride snack. I will update the ride listing by 7 PM the evening before, indicating what kind of ride to anticipate so you can bring a suitable bike. In the event of rain, we always meet for coffee. 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. All are welcome to join for coffee, even if you do not wish to join in the ride.

This is the second official event of the year for Chicago Randonneurs. We start on the Lakefront Bike Path at Monroe Harbor in downtown Chicago - a beautiful scenic starting point. You must be an RUSA Member (see below). We have 20 EBC members who are also RUSA members. The Crown Point Coffee Run is a relaxed, social 125K out-and-back ride from downtown Chicago to Crown Point, Indiana – built around good miles, good company, and excellent independent coffee shops. The route features stops at three standout cafes and bake shops: Grindhouse Café, Sip Coffee House, and Cielito Lindo Café. Each stop offers a chance to refuel, warm up, and support local businesses along the way. The majority of the route follows bike paths and low-stress roads between Chicago and Northwest Indiana, making this an approachable endurance ride despite the distance. Expect steady pacing, a conversational vibe, and a welcoming atmosphere for riders looking to test their legs without racing the clock Ride far, drink well, and enjoy a coffee-fueled day on the bike.. https://chicagorando.org/events/ To participate you must be a Randonneurs USA (RUSA) member, and also join Chicago Randonneurs or pay a one-time $10 fee. It’s easy, if anyone has any questions about joining please contact me directly. We have 20 EBC members who also RUSA members. https://rusa.org https://chicagorando.org Here is the 125K route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48962270

This is a 15 week hill training program organized by the Bombay Bicycle Club in Madison, Wisconsin. You must be a member of Bombay Bicycle Club and also sign up for the BCETS series to participate: https://bombaybicycle.org From the Bombay Bicycle Club webpage: "What is BCETS exactly? It‘s a 15 week BBC sponsored series of early season training rides for hilly endurance events such as Horribly Hilly Hundreds (HHH), Ride Across Wisconsin (RAW), IRONMAN Wisconsin and Dairyland Dare. The program is also for anyone who just wants to challenge themselves to improve their climbing skills, endurance and overall fitness. The rides take you on hilly roads (steep and long!) on many of the HHH roads in the Mt Horeb area." RIDE DESCRIPTION: https://ridewithgps.com/events/430300-paoli-loops-south-2026-ride-4-15 "Please be ready 10 minutes before the start time for the pre ride briefing Start: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iz6LhRUJPpoi6jMZ8 The starting point is the town square park in Paoli, near the shelter. Parking is limited, so please carpool. Park on the perimeter of the park. Do not park near the operating businesses that depend on parking for their customers. Bathrooms: 2 portable toilets in the park Route Status: This clockwise loop goes through Albany, Monticello and New Glarus before heading back to Paoli. The shorter route branches at mile 17, and returns westward back to Paoli. Food and water are available in Albany, Monticello and New Glarus on the long route. There are no food/water stops on the shorter route."

Come and enjoy some Driftless hiking on Knobs Road, which is part of the Driftless Trail. Knobs Road hike is 4 miles a winds through various terrains, heading down to the truss bridge to cross the spring fed spring. This hike is near Governor Dodge State Park in Dodgeville. Details here about Knobs Road Hike: https://driftlessconservancy.org/driftless-trail/knobs-road/ What is the Driftless Trail? https://driftlessconservancy.org/driftless-trail/ Start/Finish location: 43°04‘00.3"N 90°01‘11.5"W 3X8J+P32 Ridgeway, Wisconsin Contact me if coming so we can coordinate meet up and possible post ride plans to grab lunch.

Join me for a combination of coffee, socialization, and a short trail ride or road ride. We begin with coffee and conversation at the Villa Perk from 7:15 to 8:15 AM. Then, those who want to participate in an early spring trail ride or roade ride will leave from the VP Depot at 8:15AM for a ride to return by about 10:30. We take a very short break for a bathroom and mid-ride snack. I will update the ride listing by 7 PM the evening before, indicating what kind of ride to anticipate so you can bring a suitable bike. In the event of rain, we always meet for coffee. 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. All are welcome to join for coffee, even if you do not wish to join in the ride.

Come and join the Indiana Randonneurs at their Audax Club Parisien (ACP) 200k brevet, details will be shared on their website once finalized, controls include: Bean Blossom, IN; Story, IN; Bean Blossom, IN; Indianapolis, IN https://rusa.org/cgi-bin/routesearch_PF.pl?rtid=1576 Ride share & hotel share available, leaving Friday and returning Sunday, contact me to discuss. Must be a member of Randonneurs USA and also sign up via Indiana Randonneurs website to participate, allow 3 days for new membership to process. https://rusa.org/pages/memberservices https://in.randonneur.app

EBC Community Rich Aycock and myself are working on finalizing the details for this year‘s 4th edition of Braver Than The Elements. Just a quick note about a few things until I can get something more formal out early next week: • Start Date: Sunday, November 23rd • End Date: Sunday, March 29th • More details next week, exciting things on the horizon and will be unveiling our amazing and sweet sticker for this year and prizes! • See attached photo of the previous 3 year prizes, what color do you think the carabiner will be? More early next week- Dawn Piech