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Chicagoland Beer Exploration Society

Every member of the Society (CBES) should aspire to have a beer at every brewery or brewpub located in a day or two bicycle ride distance from Chicago (and, of course, within the city limits).

Naturally, preferable way of getting to is by bike, as for riding back . . . whatever is available, train, bus, horse and buggy, depending on amount of beverages consumed at the destination.

Routes on Ride with GPS, here.

On Facebook, here.

On Twitter, here.

Lists of breweries and brewpubs (and other beer things): on Facebook, and on Twitter.

Website: http://www.facebook.com/cbeeres
Location: Chicago and around
Members: 203
Latest Activity: Mar 25

Discussion Forum

Post your favorite local beers here! 15 Replies

Did you just try a local beer that you thought was exceptional?  Post it here!  Continue

Started by Rich S. Last reply by Boonji Dec 24, 2023.

Future rides 71 Replies

Please post suggestions, ideas and discuss 'em here.Continue

Tags: beer rides, brewery rides, future rides, CBES

Started by Serge Lubomudrov. Last reply by Brett Miller Apr 28, 2021.

Bikes, Bites and Brews - North Mayfair Festival 1 Reply

North Mayfair Improvement Association (NMIA) is pleased to announce “Bikes, Bites & Brews”, a neighborhood festival scheduled for Labor Day weekend, September 1 – 3, 2017.  Fest-goers can look…Continue

Started by Matthew J. Robertson. Last reply by Serge Lubomudrov Jul 30, 2017.

Beer-, but non necessarily bike-related events 43 Replies

Post here a beer-related event you'd like to attend and invite others.Continue

Tags: beer events, events, beer

Started by Serge Lubomudrov. Last reply by Serge Lubomudrov Dec 11, 2014.

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Comment by djm on May 4, 2016 at 11:26pm

Milwaukee, anyone?  Last southbound train departs Milwaukee at 7:35p.  Advance reservations required for bikes, also desirable to get cheaper fares.

Walk-Up Checked Bike Service Offered Aboard the Hiawatha Service

Effective May 2, 2016

Amtrak and the Wisconsin and Illinois departments of transportation now offer Walk-up Checked Bike Service aboard the Hiawatha Service at the Chicago and Milwaukee stations for only $5.

Reservations Required

Bicycle reservations are required and travel documents for bikes must be presented to the conductor when boarding the train. Passengers can reserve space for their bikes by selecting "add bike" when they book their train travel on Amtrak.com, by calling 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245) and at Amtrak ticket offices. Passengers can also make reservations at the Chicago and Milwaukee QuikTrak ticketing kiosks. Bike reservations cannot be made through Amtrak mobile apps. Only one bike is permitted per person.

Passengers must complete a baggage ID tag and attach it to their bike. Passengers boarding at the Chicago and Milwaukee stations can obtain baggage ID tags at the ticket office. Passengers must present a photo ID when retrieving their bike.

Arrive Early

Passengers checking bikes must arrive 30 minutes prior to train departure to allow sufficient time to obtain their ticket and baggage tag, and to get their bike to the baggage car.

Eligible Bikes

Only standard size bikes will be permitted. Large seat/saddle bags must be removed from the bikes. These items can be carried on the train and will count as a carry-on item.

Comment by bobweiser on May 2, 2016 at 10:51pm

Good thing, you would've had a horrible time.  :-)

Comment by bobweiser on May 1, 2016 at 11:37pm

Comment by Tominator on April 27, 2016 at 12:13pm

Three Floyd's ride Sunday, May 1. Leave 9:00 a.m. from the Clocktower. 

https://www.reddit.com/r/chibike/comments/4g7wo3/reviving_an_old_ch...

Comment by DerferMark on April 22, 2016 at 10:40am
Comment by DerferMark on April 7, 2016 at 2:56pm

Nice South Bend write-up Serge, Bob, Alex! (extra points for even getting out of the house on that cold day.)  Happy National Beer Day to all today.

Comment by Rich S on April 6, 2016 at 3:30pm

Pleasant Greenbush Journey is posted and awaiting approval.

http://www.thechainlink.org/events/pleasant-greenbush-journey-cbes

Comment by bobweiser on April 6, 2016 at 1:51pm

good work!

Comment by Yasmeen on April 6, 2016 at 10:27am

Sweet! Nice photos. :-)

Comment by bobweiser on April 2, 2016 at 8:49am
Alex in a new South Shore Line bike car: it's like being in the future!
 

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