February 2009 Ride Schedule Archive

Below are the rides that were posted on the Elmhurst Bicycle Club's online ride schedule.
Date Time Distance/Pace Start Location Leader Ride Name
2/1/2009Ski, HIke, etc.Ironwood, MISharon Hermach 312 560 2783Annual UP Ski Trip Feb. 1-6
Join the group for skiing, showshoeing, hiking, eating and games. Contact Sharon for details.
2/1/20099:00 AMSki at your own pace and distanceKettle Moraine- Southern Unit--Lagrange WisconsinLeader George Pastorino 708-903-8700Kettle Moraine Mountain X-C ski
Kettle Morraine has groomed Trails of up to 9 miles in distance and for all ability levels. Groomed for Classic and Skating. This is a beautuful area, only 2 hours away. Since 35 of our most avid EBC skiers we be headed to the U.P. I will list again later in Feb. 94n to 50w to 12w to County H. Right on H to Nordic Trails sign on right. Rentals available at Lagrange General Store, located at 12 and H.
2/1/20099:30 AMDetermined by riders that showPanera Bread, ElmhurstDetermined by riders that showSlow or Moderate Show 'n Go
For February, the slow and moderate rides will be a show and go.
2/1/20099:30 AM30-40 miles, 15-17 mph pacePanera Bread, Elmhurst Jeff Wincentsen, 630-832.3338 hJeff's Sunday Morning Ride
This is a road ride exploring Cook and Du Page counties. Includes one short stop. Bring enough food/drink to refuel. Snow or temps below freezing at ride start time cancel.
2/1/20099:30 AM20-25 miles, 16-18 mphPanera Bread, ElmhurstDave Polkow, 630-832-8131Sunday Morning Fast Ride
A brisk paced road ride with optional sprints. There is usually no rest stop for this shorter ride. This ride goes out whatever the weather - in case of poor road conditions, a notice will be sent out to bring mountain bikes.
2/1/200912:30 PMDetermined by riders that showGazebo, Glen EllynDetermined by riders who showSunday Show and Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace.
2/3/20097:30 PM713 Charles CT, Addison ILRay Dal Lago 630-543-4655EBC Board Meeting
The EBC Board Meeting for February will NOT be held at Community Bank in Elmhurst. It will be at Ray Dal Lago's house, 713 Charles CT in Addison, starting at 7:30 PM. All Club members are welcome to attend.
2/4/20099amModerate Pace, several hours.Country Lane Woods Palos Forest Preserve Leader George Pastorino 708-903-8700Cross Country Ski
Last Chance to X-C ski before the unfortunate warm-up this week-end. Not Machine groomed, snow may be less than ideal. Very pretty area, some nice hills, very underused. . 55north to Lagrange Rd south to 95thst right(westbound) to CLW on your left
2/4/200910:00 AMDetermined by riders that showMcCollum Park, Downers GroveDetermined by riders who showWednesday Show n Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace.
2/4/20096:30 PMDetermined by riders that showDepot, Villa ParkDetermined by riders who showWednesday Night Show n Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace. Lights are needed.
2/7/200910:00 AM30-35 miles, 16-18 mphDepot, ElmhurstSteve Josephs, 630-235-9841Windy Saturday Ride
It will be warmer, but windy - we'll head southwest into the wind, take a brief rest stop and be back by 1pm.
2/7/200910:00 a.m.walk approx. 5.5 miles845 Clyde, Downers GroveJoanne Dybala 630-493-1514Ice Sculptures Walk
Walk from (and back to) the Dybala's house, stopping at the Ice Festival in downtown Downers Grove. Optional: warm up with hot dogs and chili afterwards.
2/7/200910:00 AMDetermined by riders that showDepot ElmhurstDetermined by riders who showSaturday Show and Go
The riders will determine the ride leader, distance and pace
2/7/200910:00 AM30 miles / 12 - 14Elmhurst DepotJohn Park - Cell 630-965-2740It's too nice (hopefully) not to ride to Caputo's
It's too nice not to ride! Easy early season ride. Canceled if raining.
2/8/20099:30 AMDetermined by riders that showPanera Bread, ElmhurstDetermined by riders that showSlow or Moderate Show 'n Go
For February, the slow and moderate rides will be a show and go.
2/8/20099:30 AM30-40 miles, 15-17 mph pacePanera Bread, ElmhurstJeff Wincentsen, 630-832.3338 hJeff's Sunday Morning Ride
This is a road ride exploring Cook and Du Page counties. Includes one short stop. Bring enough food/drink to refuel. Snow or temps below freezing at ride start time cancel.
2/8/20099:30 AM20-25 miles, 16-18 mphPanera Bread, ElmhurstDave Polkow, 630-832-8131Sunday Morning Fast Ride
A brisk paced road ride with optional sprints. There is usually no rest stop for this shorter ride. This ride goes out whatever the weather - in case of poor road conditions, a notice will be sent out to bring mountain bikes.
2/8/200912:30 PMDetermined by riders that showGazebo, Glen EllynDetermined by riders who showSunday Show and Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace.
2/10/200910 AM30-35 miles at a moderate paceImax Theater-corner of Rt 53 and Hobson RoadBill Schwartz 630-303-1140 (cell)Imax returns!
If the weather holds up as predicted (i.e., no rain) we'll ride to Koobies' Coffee Shop in south Naperville from Imax. We'll stop at Koobies' for coffee and return to Imax
2/10/200910:00 AM25 miles at 12-14 mphClyde Estates, Downers GrovePeter Turula 630 968-3527 (630 643-3527 at ride time)Leisurely road ride.
Leisurely road ride probably heading south. See: http://turula.com/ride for directions.
2/10/200910:00 AM2 hr or less 8-10 mphIMAX WoodridgeSharon Hermach 312 560 2783Short and Slow
Slow ride to somewhere. Back by noon.
2/10/20091:00 PM20-25 miles at 12-15 mphIMAX, WoodridgeGeorge Hermach 630-717-1660, cell 630-886-1151 day of rideAfternoon Ride
Take advantage of the forecasted nice weather to get your cycling legs back into condition on this loop ride from the IMAX theater. Rest/refueling stop at Every Days a Sundae in DG.
2/11/200910:00 AMDetermined by riders that showMcCollum Park, Downers GroveDetermined by riders who showWednesday Show n Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace.
2/11/20096:30 PMDetermined by riders that showDepot, Villa ParkDetermined by riders who showWednesday Night Show n Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace. Lights are needed.
2/12/20099:30 AMHike from Train Station to Field Museum - 2 milesSW corner of Canal & Monroe, ChicagoJudy Mikesell 630-833-1036 or day of hike 630-290-2675Chicago Hike - Field
Free day at Field Museum - $15 savings take the train that arrives Ogilvie at 9:28 or arrives Union at 9:42 We will hike to the Field Museum with a stop at Chicago's "Snow Days" snow sculpture competition. Bring snack and $ for a lunch stop on the way back to the train
2/12/200910:00 AM25-30 miles @ 13-15MPHIMAX Theater on HWY 53 in WoodridgeBill Schwartz 630-303-1160Early Season Coaster
Easy early season ride with coffee stop at Koobies on Route 59. Ride will be relaxed amble through residential areas.
2/12/20091:00 PM40 miles, 14-16 mphClyde Estates, Downers GrovePeter Turula 630 968-3527 (630 643-3527 at ride time)Faster Road Ride
Road Ride - Moderately Fast (for February). See http://turula.com/ride for directions.
2/12/20097:15 PMCommunity Bank, ElmhurstRay Dal Lago, 630-543-4655Monthly Club Meeting
Monthly club meeting - note that board meeting is the prior Tuesday.
2/13/20098:00 AMTBDBig Apple Pancake House, LisleSharon Hermach 312 560 2783Breakfast Walk
Two loop walk in Lisle. Walk for 45 min. and then have breakfast. Walk after breakfast. Distance to be determined. Big Apple is located in a shopping strip on Maple, east of Naper Blvd. and west of College Ave.
2/14/200910:00 AMDetermined by riders that showDepot ElmhurstDetermined by riders who showSaturday Show and Go
The riders will determine the ride leader, distance and pace
2/15/20099:30 AM30-40 miles, 15-17 mph pacePanera Bread, ElmhurstJeff Wincentsen, 630-832.3338 hJeff's Sunday Morning Ride
This is a road ride exploring Cook and Du Page counties. Includes one short stop. Bring enough food/drink to refuel. Snow or temps below freezing at ride start time cancel.
2/15/20099:30 AMDetermined by riders that showPanera Bread, ElmhurstDetermined by riders that showSlow or Moderate Show 'n Go
For February, the slow and moderate rides will be a show and go.
2/15/20099:30 AM20-25 miles, 16-18 mphPanera Bread, ElmhurstDave Polkow, 630-832-8131Sunday Morning Fast Ride
A brisk paced road ride with optional sprints. There is usually no rest stop for this shorter ride. This ride goes out whatever the weather - in case of poor road conditions, a notice will be sent out to bring mountain bikes.
2/15/200912:30 PMDetermined by riders that showGazebo, Glen EllynDetermined by riders who showSunday Show and Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace.
2/18/200910:00 AMDetermined by riders that showMcCollum Park, Downers GroveDetermined by riders who showWednesday Show n Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace.
2/18/20096:30 PMDetermined by riders that showDepot, Villa ParkDetermined by riders who showWednesday Night Show n Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace. Lights are needed.
2/19/20099:30 AMHike from the train to Michigan Ave 1-2 milesSW corner Canal & Monroe, ChicagoJudy Mikesell 630-833-1036 day of hike 630-290-2675Chicago Hike - Theatre Tour & Cultural Center
Chicago Cultural Center - Free & Chicago Theatre Venue Tour $12 take the train that arrives Ogilvie at 9:28 or arrives Union at 9:42 We will hike to the Cultural Center & Chicago Theatre Bring snack and $ for a lunch stop
2/20/20098:00 AM5 - 6 milesMcCollum Park, 67th and Main, Downers GroveMary Jo Bolan 630 887 9652Breakfast walk
Walk approx. 2 miles to Harvest Pancake House, 339 W 63rd st, Westmont (South side of 63rd between Cass and Fairview). Then walk 3 - 4 miles back to the park.
2/20/20099:00 AMSeveral Hours, moderate PacePalos Forest Preserve-- Maple Lake Boating Center Leader George Pastorino 708-903-8700Palos Mountain Bike Ride
Overnight lows in the single digits should give us Trails that are frozen solid. Come out and enjoy the beauty of Palos in Winter. From I-55, exit at LaGrange Road (Route 45) south. After a mile, turn right onto Archer Ave and go south for about 3 miles. Past the cemetary, turn left on 95th Street (east). Go past the next stop sign, then take the next right onto Wolf Road into Palos. Maple Lake Boating Center is the 2nd lot on the left.
2/21/200910:00 AMDetermined by riders that showDepot ElmhurstDetermined by riders who showSaturday Show and Go
The riders will determine the ride leader, distance and pace
2/21/20091:00 PM5-7 Miles 10-12 MPHWheeling Westin HotelLarry Gitchell (708) 421-0120 (Cell), (708) 409-0105 (Home)Camp CapriCon Trail Ride
A ride attempting to introduce science fiction fans to mountain bikes. We'll take a short ride on the Des Plaines River Trail, conditions permitting. Local streets and a paved park loop will serve as an alternate. The Wheeling Westin is located at Milwaukee Ave. (Route 21) and Lake-Cook Road in Wheeling, IL. Call Larry's cell phone for more info or directions.
2/22/2009all dayyour optionIndianhead Motel, Ironwood, MIPeter Turula 630 968-3527 (630 643-3527 in the UP)Additional UP Ski Trip Feb. 22-27
Join the group for cross country skiing and snowshoeing; or hiking, downhill, etc. on your own. Call for details.
2/22/20097:30am~ 2 hours moderate paceMaple Lake Boating Center----Palos Forest PreserveLeader George Pastorino 708-903-8700No Club Miles MTB ride
We walked the trails today and they are frozen solid. Come join us for a Palos Singletrack ride. Too late for Club miles, but not for smiles. Should be ideal conditions. 17 degrees at the start is perfect. From I-55, exit at LaGrange Road (Route 45) south. After a mile, turn right onto Archer Ave and go south for about 3 miles. Past the cemetary, turn left on 95th Street (east). Go past the next stop sign, then take the next right onto Wolf Road. Second lot on the left
2/22/20099:30 AM30-40 miles, 15-17 mph pacePanera Bread, ElmhurstJeff Wincentsen, 630-832.3338 hJeff's Sunday Morning Ride
This is a road ride exploring Cook and Du Page counties. Includes one short stop. Bring enough food/drink to refuel. Snow or temps below freezing at ride start time cancel.
2/22/20099:30 AMDetermined by riders that showPanera Bread, ElmhurstDetermined by riders that showSlow or Moderate Show 'n Go
For February, the slow and moderate rides will be a show and go.
2/22/20099:30 AM20-25 miles, 16-18 mphPanera Bread, ElmhurstDave Polkow, 630-832-8131Sunday Morning Fast Ride
A brisk paced road ride with optional sprints. There is usually no rest stop for this shorter ride. This ride goes out whatever the weather - in case of poor road conditions, a notice will be sent out to bring mountain bikes.
2/22/200912:30 PMDetermined by riders that showGazebo, Glen EllynDetermined by riders who showSunday Show and Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace.
2/25/200910:00 AMDetermined by riders that showMcCollum Park, Downers GroveDetermined by riders who showWednesday Show n Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace.
2/25/200910:00 AM14- to 16 mph 35 milesTrader Joe's in Naperville Michal Baker 630-978-4014Wednesday Ride from Trader Joe's
Looks like the rain will hold off and temps in the 40's so come join me for an early season trainging ride to Batavia. We will leave from Trader Joe's at Washington and Gartner and head (via Fermi Lab) to Batavia for a snack.
2/25/20096:30 PMDetermined by riders that showDepot, Villa ParkDetermined by riders who showWednesday Night Show n Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace. Lights are needed.
2/27/20098:00 a.m.Approx 5 mile hikeSpring Rock ParkGerry Fekete (708) 352 -0913Breakfast Ride to Honey Bee's
Hike 2 miles to breakfast at Honey Bees in Western Springs, located at Gilbert/Willow Springs Rd and 47th ( NW, just west of the muffler shop) Hike 3 miles after breakfast.
2/28/200910:00 AMDetermined by riders that showDepot ElmhurstDetermined by riders who showSaturday Show and Go
The riders will determine the ride leader, distance and pace