Gary Indiana Architecture Preservation Cycling Tour
Details
Time: June 17, 2017 from 8am to 5pm
Location: Spoke & Bird
Street: 205 E 18th St
City/Town: Chicago, IL 60616
Website or Map: https://goo.gl/maps/wB4LkzDS9…
Phone: 1 (312) 715-8409
Event Type: adventure, cycling, tour
Organized By: Tom Limon
Latest Activity: Jun 13, 2017
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Description
Gary Indiana Architecture Preservation Cycling Tour
Come ride with us on our next great cycling adventure to Gary Indiana for the cities organized Gary Preservation Tour Event. We will discover the lost architecture that is under way of being preserved. For 1 day only, we will join in on architectural walking tours and go inside many abandon buildings (without even sneaking in) that are being saved. We will also check out Lake Effekt where we will get the opportunity to witness over 60 street artists create amazing street art and urban murals.
Date: Saturday, June 17th, 2017
Time: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Cost: $20 (Includes a donation we will make as a group to the Marktown 100 Year Celebration)
Registration Link (https://adventurecycling.tours/tours/gary-indiana-architecture-preservation-cycling-tour-6172017/#tourBooking)
Departure Location: The Spoke and Bird (205 E. 18th Street)
Total Distance Round Trip: 60 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, camera, and cash for lunch (TBD).
Here is the complete list of the buildings we will visit....
Gary Land Company Building
Union Station
Gary City Hall
Lake County Courthouse
Gary State Bank Building
City Methodist Church
Hotel Gary (Genesis Towers)
Old U.S. Post Office
Additional activities will be held at the following locations.
Heat, Light and Water Building
Art House
Gary Human Rights Commission Museum (Old Sears and Roebuck Building)
Comment Wall
Comment
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Comment by Tom Limon on June 13, 2017 at 7:43am
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How to prepare for the Gary Indiana Architecture Preservation Cycling Tour.
We are less than 5 days away and here are some tips to prepare ahead of time for the ride.
- bring a bike lock so you can lock your bike during the walking portion of the tour.
- pack walking shoes if your are wearing cleated cycling shoes they can often be hard to walk in. (sandals and open toed shoes are not allowed on the tours)
- if you don't have a spare inner tube, I recommend always carrying one on you. If you are unsure what size to purchase stop off at your favorite local bike shop so they can check your tire size and valve type.
- if you haven't bought a new water bottle in awhile, pick up one of those insulated water bottles or a camelback hydration packs while at the bike shop. I have planned 2-3 shady hydration/rest stops along the way each direction to refill.
- plan what snacks you need to pack for some quick nutrition to enjoy along the way down to Gary Indiana during our 60 mile round trip ride. We will be grabbing lunch around 11:30 at the Lake Effekt 2017 festival where there will be food vendors before we start the walking tours.
- bring cash for lunch or if you prefer you're always welcome to pack your own lunch.
- ensure you have plenty of sun screen, a helmet, and sun glasses.
- make sure you get a good night sleep Friday night and set your alarm clock(s). We are meeting at The Spoke & Bird on Indiana and 18th street in The Prairie District at 8:00am.
- if you haven't registered yet, here is the direct link: https://adventurecycling.tours/tours/gary-indiana-architecture-pres...
Looking forward to this next great cycling adventure!
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The Gary Preservation has added an awesome secure viewing station at the abandon U.S. Post Office for this Saturday's Architecture Tour. For safety reasons sandals or opened toed shoes are not allowed on this tour (uh hum Faraz). If you are wearing road bike shoes with cleats I'd recommend bringing some comfortable shoes to wear during the walking tour. Don't forget to register: https://adventurecycling.tours/tours/gary-indiana-architecture-pres...
PS On the scouting mission this past Saturday and we stumbled upon some intriguing solid concrete row houses. Turns out inventor Thomas Edison had something to do with their design. https://www.indianalandmarks.org/2016/06/set-in-concrete-edison-con...
Hope to see ya on the ride!
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Working out the final details with South Shore Trails to provide their mobile bike racks on this day so we can lock all of our bikes at the same spot. A portion of the Adventure Cycling Tours registration fee will include a donation to their cause. A Possible location would be in front of Gary IN Union Station which is one of the buildings we will explore. I'll keep everyone posted. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Station_(Gary,_Indiana) Thanks Paul Rotatori
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