Snack Ride: Banh Mi on Montrose Beach
Mar
22
5:00 PM17:00

Snack Ride: Banh Mi on Montrose Beach

Please note that this is not a UCVC ride.

Departs at 5pm SHARP.

Casual pace (10-14mph) along the lake to Nhu Lan in Uptown. Grab some delicious banh mi (many vegan/vegie opions available!) and ride over to Montrose Beach before pottering home. 30mi.

Everyone’s welcome! It’s a long ride, but the weather will be nice and we’ll stay together at an easy pace.

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Wolf Lake Ride
Apr
2
7:00 AM07:00

Wolf Lake Ride

Departs at 7am SHARP

Route: South to Wolf Lake and back.

Pace: intermediate. 16-20mph, faster if the group allows it.

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

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Wolf Lake Ride - Novice friendly
Apr
5
7:00 AM07:00

Wolf Lake Ride - Novice friendly

Departs at 7am SHARP

Route: South to Wolf Lake and back.

Pace: Novice-intermediate. 14-16mph.

Basic group ride protocols will be followed, but novices are welcome and will receive instruction & encouragement! Come along for a beautiful ride along the lake, south & across the Indiana border. Quick coffee stop at Grindhouse in Whiting.

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Wolf Lake Ride
Apr
9
7:00 AM07:00

Wolf Lake Ride

Departs at 7am SHARP

Route: South to Wolf Lake and back.

Pace: intermediate. 16-20mph, faster if the group allows it.

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

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Road Trip: Rapha, A Day In Hell
Apr
12
7:30 AM07:30

Road Trip: Rapha, A Day In Hell

Please note that this is not a UCVC event.

12-13 April. Chicago ride date is TBD. Rapha event page here..

This is a free event! Join the annual gaggle of Hyde Parkers - both novices and enthusiasts alike, for this super fun ride in Joliet, Illinois. While the full event is about 100km, it's easy enough to cut the course a bit shorter. Ride with friends, or challenge yourself with a faster group! The course is somewhat technical but easy enough to complete on a traditional road bike, an old hybrid, or ideally: a cyclocross/gravel bike. There is a rest stop on course, and the vibe is very casual and inviting.

RSVP if interested.

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Wolf Lake Ride
Apr
16
7:00 AM07:00

Wolf Lake Ride

Departs at 7am SHARP

Route: South to Wolf Lake and back.

Pace: intermediate. 16-20mph, faster if the group allows it.

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

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Wolf Lake Ride - Novice friendly
Apr
19
7:00 AM07:00

Wolf Lake Ride - Novice friendly

Departs at 7am SHARP

Route: South to Wolf Lake and back.

Pace: Novice-intermediate. 14-16mph.

Basic group ride protocols will be followed, but novices are welcome and will receive instruction & encouragement! Come along for a beautiful ride along the lake, south & across the Indiana border. Quick coffee stop at Grindhouse in Whiting.

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Wolf Lake Ride
Apr
23
7:00 AM07:00

Wolf Lake Ride

Departs at 7am SHARP

Route: South to Wolf Lake and back.

Pace: intermediate. 16-20mph, faster if the group allows it.

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

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Wolf Lake Ride
Apr
30
7:00 AM07:00

Wolf Lake Ride

Departs at 7am SHARP

Route: South to Wolf Lake and back.

Pace: intermediate. 16-20mph, faster if the group allows it.

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

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Road Trip: Madison
May
10
to May 11

Road Trip: Madison

Please note that this is not a UCVC trip.

Overnighter to Madison, Wisconsin. Stop at Mars Cheese Castle. Flat whites at Cafe Domestique. Browse Paul’s Books. Frites at Cafe Holander. Stare at the lake. Explore the capital building. Walnut burgers at Harmony. Tons of cycling in between.

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Shop Ride: Dan Ryan Woods + Rainbow Cone
Mar
14
3:00 PM15:00

Shop Ride: Dan Ryan Woods + Rainbow Cone

Please note that this is not a UCVC ride. All are welcome!

Departs at 3pm SHARP.

Casual pace (12-16mph) SW to Dan Ryan Woods. Explore the trails for a bit - faster people might race a few laps of the cyclocross course, or challenge yourself by trying to ride up the sledding hill! Head over to Original Rainbow Cone for frosty treats, head home. 20mi.

RSVP if interested. CX/MTB/Gravel bike recommended but not required. Any bike will do.

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Tamago Happy Hour
Mar
13
6:00 PM18:00

Tamago Happy Hour

Please note that this is not a UCVC event.

Weekly Thursday Night Social Hour: 6pm at tamago, come by and chat about bikes and the weather with snacks and drinks

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

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Shop Ride: Palos
Mar
13
6:00 AM06:00

Shop Ride: Palos

Please note that this is not a UCVC ride.

Departs at 6am SHARP.

Intermediate pace (18-20mph) to Palos. Hopefully the main trails will be green status/dry. Try not to crash on three ravines. Spend 45-60 min on trails. Say hi to Joe at 2Bici. 50mi round trip.

Self sufficiency, CX/Gravel bikes & offroad experience ideal. RSVP if interested!

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Shop Ride: Indiana Dunes
Mar
11
5:00 AM05:00

Shop Ride: Indiana Dunes

Please note that this is not a UCVC ride.

Departs at 5am SHARP.

Intermediate pace (18-20mph) to Indiana Dunes along the Eerie Lackawanna Trail. Quick coffee stop in Chesterton. 100mi round trip. No stops out & back, other than the turnaround.

RSVP if interested and well prepared.

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Schneider Deli Ride
Mar
9
1:00 PM13:00

Schneider Deli Ride

Please note that this is not a UCVC event.

Departs at 1pm SHARP.

Casual pace to SCHNEIDER DELI in River North. 20mi round trip.

After starting out as a pickle company and a series of pop-ups, the newest iteration of Schneider is a small (borderline cramped) Jewish deli in River North. In addition to latkes, pizza bialys, and sandwiches piled with thick slices of meat, Schneider Deli has breakfast options like bagels and lox. There’s also a variety of pastries and seltzer on tap for egg creams. The sandwiches are particularly good, especially the pastrami or corned beef done reuben-style, and they come with a housemade pickle spear. But it’s hard to justify dropping $15 for a 4 oz pastrami sandwich, especially if you have to get your food to go.
— The Infatuation
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Strade Bianche Watch Party
Mar
8
7:00 AM07:00

Strade Bianche Watch Party

It’s time for the most beautiful race of the year, folks! Come watch the world’s best cyclists trundle across the white gravel roads of Tuscany, and pray for a winner other than Tadej.

Streaming for the mens race begins at 7am. The estimated finish time for the 213km route is around 10:30am.

Coffee and snacks on the house!

Bonus: I’ll also play the final hour of the women’s race, starting around 6am. (Let’s go Puck!)

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Snow Ride!
Mar
7
6:00 PM18:00

Snow Ride!

Please note that this is not a UCVC event.

45 minute loop through Jackson Park. Snowball fight if we’re lucky.

Come one, come all, come on any bike!

Today’s ride brought to you by everyone’s favorite Vermonter.

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Happy Hour
Feb
27
6:00 PM18:00

Happy Hour

PIZZA SPECIAL!!!

This week we’ll roll out to Novel Pizza in Pilsen. Departing at 6:10pm sharp. Bring lights & a hunger for longanisa!

Here’s your opportunity to meet some cool new bike friends & experience Filipino pizza ON THE SAME NIGHT. Pace is SUPER CHILL. Everyone’s welcome!

Hosted by the University of Chicago Velo Club

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Panaderia Ride
Feb
25
3:00 PM15:00

Panaderia Ride

Congregate at 3pm

Departure: 3:10pm

Route: South to Wolf Lake with a quick stop at Cielito Lindo Panaderia to stuff your pockets with concha, sopapillas & tres leches.

Pace: beginner/intermediate. 14-16mph, faster if the groups allows it.

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Happy Hour
Feb
20
6:00 PM18:00

Happy Hour

Weekly Thursday Night Social Hour: 6pm at tamago, come by and chat about bikes and the weather with snacks and drinks

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

Hosted by the University of Chicago Velo Club

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Winter Training Ride
Feb
14
7:00 AM07:00

Winter Training Ride

So you’re interested in bike racing in the midwest? Welcome to winter training life!

Congregate at 7am

Departure: 7:10am

Route: South to Wolf Lake and back. 22mi.

Pace:Intermediate. 16-18mph, faster if the groups allows it.

Caveats: Roads will be slippery & potentially icy. Bring appropriate attire & depending on your experience level, and appropriate bike. Forecasted temp is -23c. Frostbite potential.

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Happy Hour
Feb
13
6:00 PM18:00

Happy Hour

Weekly Thursday Night Social Hour: 6pm at tamago, come by and chat about bikes and the weather with snacks and drinks

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

Hosted by the University of Chicago Velo Club

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Jebel Hafeet Ride
Feb
8
9:00 AM09:00

Jebel Hafeet Ride

Quick spin to Calumet Park, followed by coffee & snacks in the shop to view the UAE Tour queen stage atop Jebel Hafeet. 15mi.

The first UCVC Jebel Hafeet ride was in 2015, led by a local middling Cat 2 road racer, whose day job as a Mesopotamian scholar had him researching the beehive tombs.

The stage that year was won by Esteban Chaves, AKA the Smiling Assassin.

On this day, we’re all in for Elisa Longo Borghini!

Hosted by the University of Chicago Velo Club.

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Happy Hour
Feb
6
6:00 PM18:00

Happy Hour

Weekly Thursday Night Social Hour: 6pm at tamago, come by and chat about bikes and the weather with snacks and drinks

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

Hosted by the University of Chicago Velo Club

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