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Last Fridays, leaves after 6pm.THE monthly gathering of bicyclists making their presence known downtown since 1997. Slowly winds a dozen miles or more. Radically inclusive, thousands attend in good weather.Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington. Under the Picasso (giant rusty bird), at Dearborn, SW of State&Lake train stop, Randolph exit from LFT.See More

Rescheduled ride from 8/6.  Joint ride by the Major Taylor Cycling Club Chicago (MTC3.org) and the Friends of the Major Taylor Trail. This is an annual pilgrimage to Major Taylor's current resting place.  Pilgrimage ride is 47 Mi. Casual ride of 18 Mi. with a stop at Rainbow Cone near the end. The casual ride does not visit the Major Taylor Memorial Site. We welcome new friends. Let us know if we should expect you. The Ride will start in Dan Ryan Woods following the Major Taylor Trail to…See More

A recreational cycling club for riders of all ages.

Five routes, 18-62 miles through lightly traveled paved rural roads and a few miles of paved trail; food at rest stops and end. New start point: Village Hall in Park Forest, Illinois, registration 7:30 to 10:00 AM.Download our brochure: http://www.folksonspokes.com/images/Easter2011/2011%20ER%20brochure.pdfor sign up on Active.com:…See More

Chicago Critical Mass bike rides start from Daley Plaza (Dearborn & Washington) at 5:30 p.m. (Leave around 6 p.m.) on the last Friday of each month, regardless of season or weather. They are free and fun. All you have to do is show up with your bike. The rides are family- and pet-friendly.A Critical Mass is created when the group of riders take back the streets of our city. The right of the people to assemble is guaranteed in the Constitution and Critical Mass helps people remember that…See More

Chicago Critical Mass bike rides start from Daley Plaza (Dearborn &amp; Washington) at 5:30 p.m. (Leave around 6 p.m.) on the last Friday of each month, regardless of season or weather. They are free and fun. All you have to do is show up with your bike. The rides are family- and pet-friendly.<br/><br/>A Critical Mass is created when the group of riders take back the streets of our city. The right of the people to assemble is guaranteed in the Constitution and Critical Mass…See More

21st Annual Pumpkin Pie Ride, pumpkin pie after the ride,showers, sag, Q-sheet, goodies at rest stops, new road rides 25/62/100 miles thru rural farmland or ride the I&M Canal trail - crushed limestone, flat. Preregistration before 9-17-2010 $20, optional long sleeved t-shirt guaranteed for an additional $20.late registration after 9-17-2010 is $25, and t-shirt will be $25, but only a few will be available day of the ride. On-line registration available at www.starvedrockcycling.com.See More

It’s Midwest road cycling at its best! This ride was voted "Best Country Tour" and "Best Food" by the League of American Bicyclists Best Biking In America Contest. Experience the bicycle-friendly atmosphere of central Illinois’ rolling back roads and unique small towns. Ride 30, 69, 50 or 100 miles. Choose the distance that’s right for you.

Apple Cider Century (ACC) is an annual one-day 15, 25, 37, 50, 62, 75 or 100 mile bicycle tour of the orchards, forests and wine country in and around Three Oaks, Michigan. The ACC is a recreational and social tour for bicyclists.

** NOTE - The rain is light this morning, so we will be riding. There are picnic shelters at Dan Ryan Woods, so if it's raining but looks likely to lighten up soon, there IS a place to take shelter and wait it out. Bring your raingear and come on down! **Cruise the Major Taylor Trail on a beautiful September day. There are 2 ride options. Both will start at 8:30 a.m.A 15-20 mile slow to moderate paced ride will follow the Major Taylor south to Whistler Woods, head west to downtown Blue Island,…See More

The 29th annual Easter Ride, a one day bicycle tour sponsored by the Folks on Spokes bicycle club, will be held Sunday on April 18, 2010. During and after the ride you will find rest stops stocked with fruit, drinks, sandwiches and homemade cookies! Some of the rest stops have live entertainment.Pick one of Five routes through pastoral farmlands, wildflower filled woods, and friendly towns. Each route, 16, 25, 35, 45, and 68 miles (Actual route availability and mileage may vary) follows lightly…See More