Nature Calls: An Adventure Ride

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Comment by Eric Stuck on April 22, 2016 at 10:04am

Happy Friday Everybody!  It looks like the weather is going to be great for tomorrows ride.

Here are some details to help you out.

Where: Penrose Brewing Co., 509 Stevens St, Geneva, IL 60134

When: Wheels up at 10:30am

There are 50 mile and 40 mile long routes.  At mile 33/25 we will stop for burgers and beers at Chuck's.

We should be back to Penrose about 3-3:30pm

How to get there: Driving is a simple choice, but no car, no problem.  All you need is a bungie cord and $10 or the Ventra phone app to take the Metra out.

Metra Riders: Don't have a car to get out to Geneva? Don't worry, we can take the Metra out and back. Meet up at roll: on Clybourn at 7:45am, and we'll roll: out at 8:00am to catch the 8:40 train to Geneva. You can buy tickets at the ticket window(cash/credit), or use the new Ventra app. A weekend pass is $8.  We'll catch the4:40pm train back to the city.

Route: You can check out the route here: https://www.strava.com/routes/4651191  I'll have some queue sheets for handing out.  Please note that the route builder had some trouble with a trail/farm road or two.  Don't worry, just enjoy the adventure.

Weather will be sunny, so wear some sun screen. Temp will vary from 50-65 degrees so a light layer that can be removed and stored as the temp rises will be key. Think arm/leg warmers, vest, or wind jacket.

Nutrition: Chuck's Bar and Grill is located just off the route at mile 33. I will be stopping in for a burger, fries and beer.  Besides that, the route doesn't run directly by a grocery/mart/convenience store. Over the first 10/last 10 or so miles we pass closely by some options you can get to if you're bonking. That said, plan accordingly. Pack big water bottles.

After Party: We'll finish at Penrose Brewing, and we'll be able to park our bikes inside, so no need for locks.