Departure: 615a.

Please note that this is a somewhat speedy early more ride for delicious coffee. Rolling @18-20mph, through rush hour traffic. Home by 845a. 24mi r/t

Candor, the scandi coffee bar on Division.

Departs at 8am

Route: South to Grindhouse Cafe in Griffith. This is a building block ride for those beginning the process of endurance cycling, but is also a great opportunity for more experienced riders to meet and ride with the next generation!

Pace: intermediate. 15-17 mph, faster if the group allows it. 45mi.

Departure: 9am

Join us for a casually paced ride across the city to the Garfield Park Conservatory. The ride is 27mi r/t.

There will be a lunch stop on the way home.

7am departure

Chill & casual pace, 13mi round trip

The Spoke & Bird is a lovely cycling cafe located in the South Loop, just off the lakefront path. It features a bike-friendly outdoor dining patio, and an in-house pastry program.

6pm departure

Casually paced ride south, through Calumet Park, for a slice at Route 606 Pizza.

Bring iights!

Departure: 8am

15-16mph to Edgewater, 16-18mph further north.

This week, there are three distance options:

30mi r/t to Metropolis Coffee in Edgewater

50mi r/t to Tala in Winnetka (This is the primary ride/distance)

75 mi r/t to Tala in Highwood

Novices are welcome to join the ride to Metropolis, and return home along the lakefront path.

Once we pass Edgewater, rolling speed will pick up a bit.

Departure: 6pm

In this one hour clinic, we will cover some fundamental cycling skills relevant to all riders - whether you’re aiming to commute more confidently, or get into racing.

Body symmetry, obstacle avoidance, center of balance, front end stability, wheel awareness, and yes: (very) small bunny hops!

Casual pace north to Wicker Park + Logan Square. 28mi total.

Stop @Big Star for tacos, then Pretty Cool for ice cream bars.

The cream-cheese inside was decadent and flavorful while the lemon coating tasted like something you’d get in a dessert at a 5 star restaurant. Bonus points for the tiny sugar crystals dotting the exterior like little rock candy flavor bombs.

Departure: 8am

Prepare for rain!

45mi r/t, consistent 16-19mph pace. Sip Coffee in Highland.

BONUS: optional stop on at BIG MARSH PARK on the way home to spectate a cyclocross race.

Casual pace, 14mi round trip

Channel your inner Anthony Bourdain, hop on your bike, and join us for a ride to the best little fish shack in the world. Please note that it’s cash only, and you will very likely want to bring home some smoked trout.

8pm departure.

Late night dessert run to the West Loop. 20mi total, casual pace.

it was only a matter of time until Chicago got a version of this very popular bakery from the Momofuku family. At Milk Bar in Fulton Market, you can expect classics like a cereal milk soft serve and Compost cookies, as well as Chicago specials like a hot dog bomb with a poppyseed bun, tomato, relish, pepper, and mustard.

8am departure

Bike the Drive is the primary fundraiser for the ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE. Our city wouldn’t have a fraction of its bicycle infrastructure without this organization, so supporting this event is crucial to the ongoing maintenance & expansion of bike lanes, youth education, etc.

We’ll ride north, exit for a quick coffee at Metropolis, then return home along the route.

Bike the Drive

Departure: 6pm

Chill, no drop pace. 17mi total.

A Chicago staple since 1954, Mario’s on Taylor Street offers old fashioned Italian lemonade, and little else. The line stretches around the block most summer evenings, but the wait is part of the experience.

Ice first, then we’ll potentially add a stop at Ghareeb Nawaz on the way home.

Departure: 9am

Join this casually paced ride - first along the lake, then traversing the city into West Town. 23mi total.

Coffee at Standing Passengers

Mochi at Sugoi

Dawdle home

6pm departure. One of the city’s best summer food festivals!

Location: Tamago!

In this 45 minute clinic, you will learn how to diagnose and repair flat bicycle tires.

It’s not magic! All that is required: patience, practice, and some very simple tools.

Space is limited: RSVP.

7am departure

Chill & casual pace, 13mi round trip

The Spoke & Bird is a lovely cycling cafe located in the South Loop, just off the lakefront path. It features a bike-friendly outdoor dining patio, and an in-house pastry program.

6pm departure, casual pace north to Millenium Park. Bring a bike lock and some water! We’ll stay for an hour or so and then stop for dinner/ice cream on the way home! 12mi r/t

Aterciopelados

Millennium Park Music Series

Aterciopelados championed Colombian rock during the height of the rock en español explosion. For more than a quarter-century, the now-legendary pair — comprised of frontwoman/guitarist Andrea Echeverri and bassist/producer Hector Buitrago — have continued to push the limits of Latin alternative music.

Casual pace north to the West Loop. 14 mi r/t

Sawada

The first U.S. coffee shop of world renowned barista and latte art master Hiroshi Sawada. Those in the know line up outside the industrial style café, with a wall of windows facing Green Street. Guests can order from a curated menu of expertly crafted espresso and matcha-based drinks, including military lattes, cortados, and cappuccinos, paired with a selection of pastries and the legendary Doughnut Vault camouflage doughnut.

The Festival on the Lakes is an annual event at Wolf Lake featuring carnival rides and a free concert! Bring a bike lock, some cash, and your dancing shoes! It’s a ton of fun.

6pm departure

Chill & casual pace, 14mi total.

The free music series features a wide variety of music from local, national, and international artists at the iconic Jay Pritzker Pavilion.

Patrice Rushen, Sparklmami, DJ Shon Dervis

6pm departure

Chill & casual pace, 18mi total.

Join us for a staple of summer in Chicago: RAINBOW CONE in Beverly!

Departs at 7am

Route: South to Wolf Lake and back.

Pace: intermediate. 16-18 mph, faster if the group allows it.

Familiarity with basic group ride protocols and full self sufficiency is required. Classic chain gang paceline style.

Departure: 6pm

22mi, chill casual pace

South to Whihala Ice Cream for delicious & fresh PALETAS. If we’re lucky, we’ll see the fireflies come out as we head home through Wolf Lake and along the Burnham Greenway.

Departs at 7am

Route: South to Wolf Lake and back.

Pace: intermediate. 16-18 mph, faster if the group allows it.

Familiarity with basic group ride protocols and full self sufficiency is required. Classic chain gang paceline style.

We’ll make a stop at FAT PEACH - bring a backpack or bag, as we’ll take the pastries to go, and possibly grab a warm beverage at CTRL Z across the street.

Chill casual pace, 18mi total.

Weekly Thursday Night Social Hour: come by to meet new friends, chat about bikes, and plan all sorts of adventures for the autumn season. Snacks and drinks provided.

New to Hyde Park and Chicago? Are you a new rider looking to extend your range and capabilities? Looking for inspiration and a new goal to tackle? Are you brand new and completely overwhelmed? Do you want to meet others without the pressure of joining an organization? This casual environment is ideal for you.

Here you will find commuting cyclists, rapid Europhile tifosi, youth cycling educators, delusional amateur bike racers, locked in triathletes, dirt bag Enduro boys, bored grad student cyclists, cargo bike parents, fixie kids, urban transit advocates, washed up roadies, and everything in between.

Don’t forget about the free wine tastings across the street @57th St Wines!

Departs at 7am

Route: South to Wolf Lake and back.

Pace: intermediate. 16-18 mph, faster if the group allows it.

Familiarity with basic group ride protocols and full self sufficiency is required. Classic chain gang paceline style.

6pm departure.

18mi round trip.

Casual pace to Taylor Street for Ghareeb Nawaz (UIC location), followed by Kurimu ice cream!

Departure: 7am sharp

Join us for a chill, casual ride to McKinley Park’s CADINHO cafe. 15mi.

Spot on espresso & unbelievable in-house Portuguese pastries!

NOVICE FRIENDLY