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
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.
Departs at 7am
Route: South to Wolf Lake and back.
Pace: intermediate. 18-20 mph, faster if the group allows it.
Familiarity with basic group ride protocols and full self sufficiency is required. Classic chain gang paceline style.
NEW FOR 2026:
Post ride pour overs at the shop courtesy of our friends at METRIC COFFEE! And sometimes snacks too!
Departs at 8am
Route: South to Grindhouse Cafe in Whiting, near Wolf Lake. 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. 22mi.
NOVICE FRIENDLY
Departure: 8am
Join us for a classic 70mi route into NW Indiana! We will make a stop at Sip Coffee.
For those seeking a shorter route, there are turnaround points at Wolf Lake (20mi) and Highland (45mi).
The main group will roll at 16-18mph.
Let’s explore the Oak Savannah trail!
In this one hour skills clinic, we will practice basic cornering, balance, and center of gravity skills. While they may seem rudimentary, you’d be surprised at how developing these fundamentals can transform even experienced riders’ handling, safety, and control.
Departure: 8am
Join us for an exciting 60mi route to the Palos forest Preserves west of Chicago.
Once we reach Palos, there will be both road (rolling hills) or offroad (light trails) options.
Please note that on this ride, there are no early turnaround points, but you can rest at a cafe once we reach Palos (cutting off about 15mi).
The main group will roll at 16-18mph out and back, but a faster group will split off once we reach Palos.
The largest gravel race in the country!
Registration opens on 15 November this year. RSVP to get plugged into carpools and hotel share.
The most aesthetic spring road trip. Come explore Holland Michigan by bicycle and enjoy the fantastic annual tulip festival!
The Midwest’s coolest criterium!
A road trip to Iowa’s Quad Cities, home to wonderful bookstores, thrift shops, dive bars, and record shops!
A beautiful & massively challenging free unsupported gravel event in the Driftless region.
A road trip to the pinnacle road racing weekend in North America!
See you on Crybaby Hill.
There’s usually enough time to check out the Botanic Garden, the Cave House, Ike’s Chili (founded in 1908), Gardner’s bookstore & of course Gypsy Coffee.
A challenging & beautiful 334 mile bikepacking trip that follows the Great Alleghany Passage and the C&O Canal.
Details to follow.
Join us for the biggest volunteer opportunity of the year!
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.
RSVP for more information. It’s super fun, and when we’re done volunteering we’ll ride the route together! The bulk of Lakeshore Drive is entirely closed to cars for one day per year, and this is it!
Details to follow. Join us for one of the very best endurance events in the country!
Founded in 1974!
Departure: 8am
Join us for a casually paced ride to COUNTY LINE ORCHARD in Hobart where we’ll pick some apple, drink some apple cider, down some apple cider doughnuts, and waddle all the way home. The complete route is 70mi, but there is an option to take the train home.
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!
Drop in for an hour of EDM & shared suffering on indoor trainers. Coffee and snacks afterwards!
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.
It’s too warm today!
Drop in for an hour of EDM & shared suffering on indoor trainers. Coffee and snacks afterwards!
Roll out at 7am, back by 930am, chill no drop pace. 13mi total.
Jackalope in Bridgeport for coffee.
Come out for a bit of exploration, meet new bike friends, and visit one of Chicago’s quirkiest cafes.
NOVICE FRIENDLY
Departure: 9am
Join us for a classic 45mi route into NW Indiana! For those of you wishing to do extra mileage, there are several extensions from the destination (Sip Coffee House in Highland).
The main group will roll at 16-18mph. Please note that the temperatures will be hovering around freezing, so plan accordingly!
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!
Drop in for an hour of EDM & shared suffering on indoor trainers. Coffee and snacks afterwards!
Options include: a gravel detour & pizza slices at Route 66!
Departs at 6pm
Route: South to Wolf Lake and back.
Pace: intermediate. 18-20 mph, faster if the group allows it.
Familiarity with basic group ride protocols and full self sufficiency is required. Classic chain gang paceline style.
Drop in for an hour of EDM & shared suffering on indoor trainers. Coffee and snacks afterwards!
Departs at 4pm
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.
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, to please RSVP.
Departure: 9am
Join us for a ~60mi ride to the Palos forest preserves. If you have a cx/gravel bike, one group will loop around for some light dirt work. If you have a road bike, there are some lovely rolling hills with beautiful views.
Lunch all together at Zacatacos!
Join us Friday, February 13 from 6:30-8:30p for the Wahoo Barry Roubaix Indoor Sprint Fest. In partnership with Wahoo and Dragonspine Cycling, Rapha and Indigo Cycling host an evening of speed at the Chicago Clubhouse. Aboard KICKR Smart Bikes, all riders will be entered into a raffle for coveted prizes including an entry to the sold out Barry Roubaix 62-mile gravel race. There will be additional swag giveaways throughout the evening.
Departs at 230pm
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.
Audience:
Anyone interested in recreational to performance-oriented group cycling rides, clinics, and races. This includes crits, triathlon, cyclocross, bike packing, track, centuries, etc.
Even if you don’t plan on collegiate racing right away, or ever: there’s a pathway available to develop, make friends, get stronger, and achieve your goals!
Representatives from the UCVC, Uchicago Triathlon, xXx, Indigo, Evolution, Okay, and the Uchicago Outdoor Adventure Club will be present.
Objectives:
Reduce redundant training resources
Produce “quick start guide” for new athletes
AGENDA
Overview of spring group rides
Local Hyde Park vs city-wide rides
MNR, WNR, CCC, Judson, Pas Normal, FMR, etc
Discussion: eliminating overlap, invite vs open rides, channeling new riders into the appropriate resources
Race & Event Calendar
Overview of Collegiate Road, Amateur Road, Gravel/adventure
Focus on: Monsters, Pastry Bike Pastry, Skyway, Indiana Dunes bikepacking
Clinics & skills sessions
xXx, Indigo, Northbrook, Tamago
Equipment, licenses, loaner bikes
First bike ideally is a versatile cx/gravel/all-road
Quick Start Guide & Curriculum
For first year athletes who are still navigating the sport
Weekly coached training ride options (1 weekday, 1 weekday)
Complete 2 skills clinics
Enter one of the focus events in May
One hour this week, as we’ll have a racing/training clinic at 6pm
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!
Drop in for an hour of EDM & shared suffering on indoor trainers. Coffee and snacks afterwards!
Drop in for an hour of EDM & shared suffering on indoor trainers. Coffee and snacks afterwards!
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!
Drop in for an hour of EDM & shared suffering on indoor trainers. Coffee and snacks afterwards!
Coffee courtesy of our friends at Metric. Pastries as well!
The course will be HULST, a challenging technical course riddled with off cambers, a windmill, and a fortress!
Coffee courtesy of our friends at Metric. Pastries as well!
The course will be HULST, a challenging technical course riddled with off cambers, a windmill, and a fortress!
A Hyde Park tradition since 2009, the Winter Duathlon series is an informal & fun event which combines indoor cycling and outdoor running. EVERYONE is welcome to join.
The way it works:
Riders (or teams) will set up a bike attached to a trainer. If your bike has clipless pedals, wear your cycling shoes as normal. If your bike has platform pedals, you should wear grippy running shoes. When the music starts, all riders will pedal hard (zone 3-4, if you are familiar) for an unknown number of minutes. When the music stops, riders will jump off the bikes, transition into running shoes, and head outside for a 1-2mi loop (handicapped for the faster runners), before transitioning back onto the bike.
This repeats until failure and/or an arbitrarily determined winner is crowned!
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!
Drop in for an hour of EDM & shared suffering on indoor trainers. Coffee and snacks afterwards!
Drop in for an hour of EDM & shared suffering on indoor trainers. Coffee and snacks afterwards!
Departure: 12pm
Join us for an hour in WASHINGTON Park, featuring:
Wonderfully fluffy & slippy snow - riding is easier than you imagine!
Bicycle snowball fights & target skills practice!
Bring any old bike - it’s casual and fun!
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!
