Bike to the Marktown Centennial Celebration

Date: Saturday, August 19th 2017
Time: 8:00am to 3:00pm
Cost: Free
Departure Location: The Spoke and Bird
205 E 18th St, Chicago, IL 60616
Total Distance Round Trip: 50 Miles
Average Speed: 10-12 MPH with rest stops planned along the way.
Skill level: Moderate ride / No drop
Gear: bike, lock, helmet, hydration, snacks and a camera

We have been graciously been invited back to Marktown to help celebrate the Marktown Centennial Celebration in Southeast Chicago, Indiana. We will participate in a Marktown Historic District walking tour hosted by Marktown’s preservationist and resident Paul Myers, plus various additional points of interest along the way and on the return trip such as The Ore Wall, Steelworkers Park, Wolf Lake, and the BP Plant.