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Immerse yourself in the rich history of Blues on our bicycle tour which explores the heritage of the legendary bluesmen in the suburbs of Blue Island and Alsip. Stand among the ghosts of Magic Sam, Muddy Waters, Hound Dog Taylor, Willie Dixon and many others while you learn how Chicago electric blues of the 50's seeded the rise of Rock & Roll in the 1960's.We'll start at Rock Island Public House and pedal on quiet streets to three historic cemeteries near the Cal-Sag Trail: Burr Oak,…See More

PLEASE REGISTER IF ATTENDING on website below.Hosted by Elmhurst Bicycle Club to make biking safer for all.        Here is the outline of the evening.Social hour from 6PM til 7PM with free pizza and snacks followed by a presentation from Savvy Cycling instructor Karen Karabel.IntroductionI’m here to excite you about the possibilities. By the end of the evening, you’ll understand why savvy cyclists hold the key to a sustainable transportation futureSafety: Perception & RealityTrain Your…See More

Join Adventure Cycling Tours and traverse the city on our bicycles on an art tour to visit many of the city’s Murals, Graffiti Walls, and Street Art. Key points of interests include the Pilsen Mural Wall, Hubbard Street Murals, The 606 Murals, Permission Logan, Vivian Maier Mural, The Mile of Murals, and hidden gems in between all of these sites I have been tracking. This tour will include…See More

Learn about the history and beginnings of the Forest preserves as we pedal form Buckingham Fountain to Camp Reinberg on a two day bike camping trip with historical breakpoints along the way.WHAT"S INCLUDED Campsite Reservation Wood fired Dinner and Warm breakfast Campfire & Snacks Adult Beverages Interpretive Trail Guides Special Trip CollectibleAt the stops we'll have historical maps, visuals, and stories collected from researchers which will explore the beginnings of the Forest preserves.…See More

New to camping by bike? We got you covered!Attend our FREE Bikepacking 101 how-to class & open house (with beer, wine & other beverages! and food!) at GoodSpeed Cycles April 12, 7pm-9pm.RSVP for Bikepacking 101 at GoodSpeed Cycles on FacebookIn the first hour, we'll…See More

Chris McAuliffe is the author of the book “Cycling in Chicago” which chronicles cycling starting in the late 19th century, when Chicago was the center of bicycle manufacturing in the United States.  As an early industrial and transportation center, two-thirds of all bicycles manufactured in the United States were from Chicago—it was the Detroit of bike manufacturing.  For decades, Chicago was also a center for cycling track and road racing. Chris will talk about Chicago’s rich cycling heritage…See More

This photo from 2017 when I rode to Denver Co. This year I will be riding 1600 miles around Lake Michigan and out to St. Paul MN raising funds for the American Lung Association.

Let’s bike to the neighborhood of Beverly to attend a one of a kind tour and multimedia presentation of Chicago’s Only Castle. During this ride, we will have the opportunity to meet Errol Magidson, author of “…See More

Patty Brummet rode her bike across America—three times!  In 2014 she rode across North America - Astoria, OR to Portsmouth, NH to fulfill a dream and honor a promise she made to her dad the night he died.  In 2015 she rode again, this time biking across the middle part of America, San Francisco to Portsmouth, NH.  In the spring of 2017, Patty rode across the southern part of America, from San Diego, CA to St. Augustine, FL.  On all three rides she raised money for Rush University Cancer center.…See More