September 2009 Ride Schedule ArchiveBelow are the rides that were posted on the Elmhurst Bicycle Club's online ride schedule. |
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| Date | Time | Distance/Pace | Start Location | Leader | Ride Name |
| 9/1/2009 | 8:00 AM | 80mi/ 18-20mph | Trader Joe's at Naperville Plaza | Roger Pardon 630-639-8505 | Bike to Sandwich A fast paced ride over rolling country lightly traveled roads. Lunch in Sandwich and return to Trader Joe's by a shorter route. |
| 9/1/2009 | 9:00 AM | 33-40 Miles @ 14-17 MPH | IMAX Parking Lot on 53 between 55th St and Hobson in Woodridge | Bill Schwartz 630-303-1160 | Tuesday IMAX ride Moderate paced, social ride through low traffic streets with coffee stop 2/3 through the ride. |
| 9/1/2009 | 4:30 pm | 23 Miles, 17-19 mph | Prairie Path Cycles 27 W 181 Geneva Winfield 60190 | Keith Laug 630.287.1169 | Days Until Fall = 20 (Dest: West Burb Loop) Join us for a spin from Winfield, West Chicago and Wayne, then back again. Wear Reflective clothing and bike lights, please. Rain Cancels |
| 9/1/2009 | 6:00pm | 30-40 miles, 13-15 mph pace | Panera Bread, Elmhurst | Jeff Wincentsen, 630.832.3338 h | Tuesday Night Ride A road ride (with paths and sneaks!) exploring Cook and DuPage counties. Includes one short stop. Bring enough food/drink to refuel. Mountain, cross or hybrid bike highly recommended (potholes are hard to see in the dark). Good headlights, taillights and bright clothing required. Check list server for updates. |
| 9/1/2009 | 7:00 pm | aprox. 30 miles 14-16 mph | 3220 145th St. Midlothian Raday Lodge | Maureen Williams 708 - 293 - 1656 | Tuesday Evening Ride Evening ride using low travelled side rodes and paved trails. Lights required. This is perfect biking weather! |
| 9/2/2009 | 9am | ~15 miles 2 hours moderate pace | Wolf Road Woods--Palos Forest Preserve | George Pastorino 708-903-8700 | Palos Singletrack ride Singletrack ride through Palos, trails in great shape, come on out for a fun ride in the woods |
| 9/2/2009 | 9:00 AM | Determined by riders that show | McCollum Park, Downers Grove | Determined by riders who show | Wednesday Show n Go The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace. |
| 9/2/2009 | 4:30pm | 23 Miles, 17-19 mph | Prairie Path Cycles 27 W 181 Geneva Winfield 60190 | Keith Laug 630.287.1169 | Days Until Fall = 19 (Dest: West Burb Loop) Join us for a spin from Winfield, West Chicago and Wayne, then back again. Wear Reflective clothing and bike lights, please. Rain Cancels |
| 9/2/2009 | 6:30 PM | 20 miles, 18-22 mph | Depot, Villa Park | David Polkow 630-832-8131 | Wednesday Night Fast Ride A very fast paced ride done in conjunction with the Elmhurst Triathlon Club. |
| 9/2/2009 | 6:30 PM | Determined by riders that show | Depot, Villa Park | Determined by riders who show | Wednesday Night Show n Go The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace. Lights are needed. |
| 9/3/2009 | 9:00 AM | 50+ Miles @ 13 - 15 MPH | Pottawatomie Park in St. Charles(main entrance) on 2nd&North(not Hwy 64) | Betty Bond 630-932-0271 Cell 630-881-1177 | Ride the Rollers of Crystal Lake This is your chance to ride the exciting rollers north of Crystal Lake, IL. We will ride the Fox River Trail, enjoy the rollers, have lunch in Crystal Lake and ride back to St. Charles. Directions to parking...take Hwy 64 to Hwy 25 ..turn right (north)..go 5 blocks to North Ave...turn left (west)..drive down the hill past the pool to the main parking area. Call me if you have any questions. |
| 9/3/2009 | 9:00 AM | 50-70 Miles @ 15-18 MPH | IMAX Parking Lot on 53 between 55th St and Hobson in Woodridge | Bill Schwartz | Thursday IMAX ride - Oswego Longer ride through open country Southwest of Naperville with coffee and/or lunch stop. |
| 9/3/2009 | 5:30 PM | 23 Miles, 17-19 mph | Prairie Path Cycles 27 W 181 Geneva Winfield 60190 | Keith Laug 630.287.1169 | Days Until Fall = 18 (Dest: West Burb Loop) Join us for a spin from Winfield, West Chicago and Wayne, then back again. Wear Reflective clothing and bike lights, please. Rain Cancels. |
| 9/3/2009 | 6:00pm | 30-40 miles, 13-15 mph pace | Panera Bread, Elmhurst | Jeff Wincentsen, 630.832.3338 h | Thursday Night Trail Ride A road and trail ride exploring Cook and DuPage counties. Includes one short stop. Bring enough food/drink to refuel. Mountain, cross or hybrid bike highly recommended (potholes are hard to see in the dark). Good headlights, taillights and bright clothing required. Check list server for updates. |
| 9/4/2009 | 8am | 25/30 miles @11/13mph | Elmhurst Depot | Rich Diebold 847-891-6010 | Breakfast Ride Ride to IHOP approx. 10miles then a tour of a working custom Furniture shop |
| 9/4/2009 | 8:00 AM | 25 - 30 miles 11 - 13 mph | Elmhurst depot | Dick Diebolt | breakfast ride see ride schedule |
| 9/4/2009 | 9:00 AM | Determined by riders that show | Sunset Knoll Park on Finley Rd. half mile north of Roosevelt, Lombard | Determined by riders who show | Lombard Friday Show and Go The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace. |
| 9/4/2009 | 2:00 pm | 40-45 miles 17-19 mph | Atten Park, Wiesbrook Road, Wheaton | Michael Trippiedi 630-334-6163 | Wheaton - Johnson's Mound Fast Ride A fast ride from Wheaton to Johnson's Mound and back. Stop if requested. Rain cancels. |
| 9/4/2009 | 7pm | About an hour hike on IPP path & side streets | Villa Park Depot Villa Ave & IPP | Judy Mikesell 630-833-1036 day of ride 630-290-2675 | Full Moon Hike Come view the "Corn Moon" as we take an evening hike on the IPP & side streets. Abby would like to invite other club dogs to join her on the hike. |
| 9/5/2009 | 7:15 AM | 20 miles round trip, 17-19 MPH | Ray Dal Lago's house, 713 Charles CT, Addison | Ray Dal Lago 630-543-4655 | Ride to the Ride This ride will get you primed for the Long Lost Karim Ride. 10 miles each way, 72 total with the Karim Ride. Rain cancels the ride. |
| 9/5/2009 | 7 :15 AM | 20 miles round trip, 17-19 MPH | Ray Dal Lago's house, 713 Charles CT, Addison | Ray Dal Lago 630-543-4655 | Ride to the Ride Join Ray for a ride to Lifetime Fitnes where you will join the Long Lost Karim Ride. The Karim Ride will start at 8 AM. Rain cancels the ride. |
| 9/5/2009 | 8:00 AM | 55 mi 11 - 15 mph | Elmhurst Depot. | Petra's mobile 630.418.4337 | Over The Rainbow Ride to the pot of gold waiting for us at The Rainbow. We'll likely be back about 3 PM. When all the world is a hopeless jumble and the raindrops tumble all around, Heaven opens a magic lane. When all the clouds darken up the skyway, there's a rainbow highway to be found, Leading from your window pane. To a place behind the sun, Just a step beyond the rain. Thank you to Harold Arlen and especially to E.Y. Harburg The Original Rainbow Cone has been serving up truly multi-colored cones since 1926. |
| 9/5/2009 | 8 AM | 48 miles, 17-19 MPH pace | Lifetime Fitness, Higgins west of Martingale, Schaumburg | Ray Dal Lago 630-543-4655 | The Long Lost Karim Ride Karim Moulin hasn't ridden for a while so Ray will bring back the well liked ride through Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Barrington and more. One rest stop, a few pace lines and lots of fun. Rain cancels the ride. |
| 9/5/2009 | 8:00 AM | 100mi/ 18-20mph | Trader Joe's at Naperville Plaza | Roger Pardon 630-639-8505 | Nashgeba Century A fast paced ride over rolling country lightly traveled roads. Route includes Naperville, to Sandwich, Hinkley, Geneva, and Batavia. Bring plenty of water and money for snacks and lunch. |
| 9/5/2009 | 9:00 AM | 5 hours 30 miles moderately fast pace | Kettle Moraine State Forest Lagrange Wisconsin | George Pastorino 708-903-8700 | Kettle Moraine MTB ride Kettle has fairly technical trails with rocks, roots and other obstacles, it also features lung busting climbs and steep descents which require good bike handling skills.. Unlike some of my Palos rides, this ride is not appropriate for beginners. I-94 north to Highway 50 in Kenosha, WI. Go west (left) on 50 to Highway 12 (just before Lake Geneva). Take Highway 12 north (it curves west) to Highway H (you'll see the La Grange General Store). Go north (right) on H. The John Muir trailhead is approx. 1-1/2 miles on your left. |
| 9/5/2009 | 9:00 AM | Determined by riders that show | Depot Elmhurst | Determined by riders who show | Saturday Show and Go The riders will determine the ride leader, distance and pace |
| 9/5/2009 | 9:00 AM | 42 miles, 16-18 mph | Elmhurst Depot | Steve Josephs, 630-235-9841 | Ride to IMAX Join me for a Saturday ride to the IMAX in Woodridge. We'll take a short break at the Starbucks and return to Elmhurst about 12:30. |
| 9/5/2009 | 9:00 AM | ~30 miles, Easier Pace | Kettle Moraine State Forest, Southern Unit, Wisconsin | Baltimore Ortega, W312.630.7030, H630.920.0056 | MTB RIDE IN KETTLE MORAINE SOUTH, WI. John Muir MTB singletrack dirt technical trails. Obstacles, tough climbs, steep descents, hours of riding - sounds like MTB fun. Beautiful green scenery, the smell of pine trees, a day with "Nature", and no vehicle traffic.This is not a beginners ride. Ride is for good intermediate and advanced MTB riders. Bring extra nutrition and hydration for long ride. See same day G. Pastorino Kettle Moraine MTB ride description for directions and details. MTB hardtail or full suspension bike recommended. |
| 9/6/2009 | 7:15 AM | 85 miles / 16 - 18 MPH | Naperville Downtown Metra Station (http://tinyurl.com/mq38dp) | Eric Peterson, 630.355.5803 (home) | M&M Ride Ride from Naperville to Minooka and Morris and catch a glimpse of the Illinois River. One stop in Morris. |
| 9/6/2009 | 8 AM | 60 miles at 17-19 mph | Trader Joe's Naperville-Off of Gartner/Washngton | Bill Schwartz 630-303-1160 | Sunday ride to Oswego from Trader Joe's We're filling in for Roger and bringing our tandem to do the 60 miles country loop to The Village Grind Coffee Shop in Oswego. We've heard rumors that another tandem might join us. Singles are welcome too! |
| 9/6/2009 | 8:00 AM | 20-25 miles, 10-12 mph | Panera Bread, Elmhurst | Cindy Reedy 630-234-1349 | Easy Sunday Morning Ride Get some light exercise on a social ride. We will stop midway for a coffee break. The wind direction will determin the route. All paved roads or trails. |
| 9/6/2009 | 8 AM | 36 mi 11 - 15 mph | Panera Bread Co. Elmhurst | Petra Hofmann 331.642.0625 | Sunday w/Petra Ride to Schaumburg, a little longer ride back probably 1130 AM. |
| 9/6/2009 | 8:30 AM | 32-38 miles, 17-19 mph | Panera Bread at York & North Ave | David Polkow 630-832-8131 | Sunday Morning Fast Ride A brisk paced road ride with optional sprints and one short rest stop, back by 11am. |
| 9/6/2009 | 8:30am | Determined by riders who show | Panera Bread, Elmhurst | Determined by riders who show | Sunday Morning Show n Go In case you want to lead an alternative ride on Sunday Morning from Panera Bread ... to allow for ride size reduction and new ride leader opportunities. |
| 9/6/2009 | 8:30 AM | 44 miles, 19-21 MPH pace | Panera Bread, Elmhurst | Ray Dal Lago 630-543-4655 | Sunday Morning Very Fast Ride Here's a fast ride to West Chicago and beyond. Pace line skills and comfort in a fast pace line highly recommended. No rest stop unless requested. |
| 9/6/2009 | 12:30 PM | Determined by riders that show | Gazebo, Glen Ellyn | Determined by riders who show | Sunday Show and Go The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace. |
| 9/6/2009 | 1:00pm | 20 to 25 miles 10-12mph | OakBrook public works parking lot near Jorie & 31st | Judy Mikesell 630-833-1036 day of ride 630-290-2675 | Sunday afternoon trail ride Just a smell the roses tails & side streets around OakBrook ride. Parking lot is North of 31st on the east side of Jorie just north of the fire station. |
| 9/6/2009 | 1:30 PM | 25 miles at 12-14 mph | McCollum Park, Downers Grove | Peter Turula 630 968-3527 (630 643-3527 at ride time) | Leisurely Sunday Afternoon Ride Ride to Naperville to check out the East Branch Du Page River trail progress. Mostly paved, except for about 2 miles of hard limestone path to avoid traffic. |
| 9/7/2009 | 8am | 65 miles / 16-18 mph average pace | 155 Millers Crossing, Itasca | Tracy Gainer / 312-622-3049 | Labor Day ride to Algonquin Ride to Algonquin. Route is through Schaumburg, Barrington, Inverness, Arlington Heights. Lunch afterward at my house. |
| 9/7/2009 | 9:00 AM | 60-75 Miles 14-16 MPH | Depot, Elmhurst | Larry Gitchell (708) 421-0120 (C), (708) 409-0105 (H) | Larry's Mega Monday Morning Ride Road and trail ride throughout DuPage County on a Labor Day morning. Route to be determined, but since we went northwest last year, we may try southwest this time. Will include roads, paved paths, and limestone trails. Touring, hybrid, or mountain bike recommended. Lunch and snack breaks along the way. Bring money and a lock. |
| 9/7/2009 | 9:00 AM | 15 - 20 miles / 11-13 mph | Elmhurst Depot | Mike Cosentino 630-464-3715 | Short Loop Short and Easy Ride around Elmhurst and Oakbrook using Salt Creek Greenway Trail and Oakbrook Terrance Bike Path. |
| 9/7/2009 | 11:00 AM | 20 mi 11 - 15 mph | Elmhurst Depot | Petra Hofmann 331.642.0625 | Ride to Russell's Ride to Russell's BBQ in Elmwood Park. This is the BBQ we always pass on Sunday's ride to Elmwood Park. Ride to Russell's for lunch and back, short and sweet. |
| 9/7/2009 | 6:00 PM | Determined by riders that show | Depot, Elmhurst | Determined by riders that show | Monday Night Show & Go The Monday Night Ride is an official Show & Go for Labor Day. Your fearless leader may show or not, due to spending the day leading Larry's Mega Monday Morning Ride. |
| 9/8/2009 | 8:00 AM | 80mi/ 18-20mph | Trader Joe's at Naperville Plaza | Roger Pardon 630-639-8505 | Bike to Sandwich A fast paced ride over rolling country lightly traveled roads. Lunch in Sandwich and return to Trader Joe's by a shorter route. |
| 9/8/2009 | 9:00 AM | 33-40 Miles @ 14-17 MPH | IMAX Parking Lot on 53 between 55th St and Hobson in Woodridge | Bill Schwartz 630-303-1160 | Tuesday IMAX ride Moderate paced, social ride through low traffic streets with coffee stop 2/3 through the ride. |
| 9/8/2009 | 6:00pm | 30-40 miles, 13-15 mph pace | Panera Bread, Elmhurst | Jeff Wincentsen, 630.832.3338 h | Tuesday Night Ride A road ride (with paths and sneaks!) exploring Cook and DuPage counties. Includes one short stop. Bring enough food/drink to refuel. Mountain, cross or hybrid bike highly recommended (potholes are hard to see in the dark). Good headlights, taillights and bright clothing required. Check list server for updates. |
| 9/9/2009 | Various - see below | no more than 45miles a day | Ferenbaugh campground 5 miles north of Corning, N.Y. | Rich Diebold 847-891-6010 | Bicycling The Finger Lakes Enjoy the beauty of eastern New York State camping the state parks around the Finger Lakes. 7 days to bike and hike. Arrange your own transportation to New York and back. Tues. 09/08 ...arrive campground.... Dinner 6pm Wed.9th.... Bicycle to Corning. Visit Museums...10miles Thur. 10th....15miles to Watkins Glen....hiking at State Park Fri 11th....45 Miles to Keaka Lake State Park Sat. 12th.....40miles to Cayuga Lake State Park Sun. 13th.....35 Miles to Fillmore Glen S.P. Mon. 14th ...30 miles to Buttermilk Falls Tues. 15th....back to campground Each state park includes hiking. Cue sheets and maps provided |
| 9/9/2009 | 9:00 AM | Determined by riders that show | McCollum Park, Downers Grove | Determined by riders who show | Wednesday Show n Go The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace. |
| 9/9/2009 | 9:30 AM | 35 miles moderate pace 14 to 17 mph | Trader Joe's in Naperville | Michal Baker 630-978-4014 | Wednesday Trader Joe's Ride to Batavia stopping at Panera. Meet in the Trader Joe's parking lot closer to the Great Harvest Bread store. |
| 9/9/2009 | 6:30 PM | 20 miles, 18-22 mph | Depot, Villa Park | David Polkow 630-832-8131 | Wednesday Night Fast Ride A very fast paced ride done in conjunction with the Elmhurst Triathlon Club. |
| 9/9/2009 | 6:30 PM | Determined by riders that show | Depot, Villa Park | Determined by riders who show | Wednesday Night Show n Go The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace. Lights are needed. |
| 9/10/2009 | 9:00 AM | 50-70 Miles @ 14-17 MPH | IMAX Parking Lot on 53 between 55th St and Hobson in Woodridge | Determined by riders who show | Thursday IMAX ride - Show & Go Longer ride through open country Southwest of Naperville with coffee and/or lunch stop. |
| 9/10/2009 | 3:30 PM | 23-25 miles 16-18 mph | Fermie Lab Batavia road entrance | Benjamin Lamm (970) 281-9063 or benlamm@gmail.com | Ride around Fermie Ride around Fermie Lab for 23 - 25 miles depending on how we feel. Roads are relatively empty, so it should be a good time. Be there! |
| 9/10/2009 | 5:00 pm | 23 miles 17-19 mph | Prairie Path Cycles 27 W 181 Geneva Winfield 60190 | Keithlaug 630.287.1169 | Days Until Fall = 11 (Dest: West Burb Loop) Join us for a spin from Winfield, West Chicago and Wayne, then back again. Wear Reflective clothing and bike lights, please. Rain Cancels. |
| 9/10/2009 | 6:00pm | 30-40 miles, 13-15 mph pace | Panera Bread, Elmhurst | Jeff Wincentsen, 630.832.3338 h | Thursday Night Trail Ride A road and trail ride exploring Cook and DuPage counties. Includes one short stop. Bring enough food/drink to refuel. Mountain, cross or hybrid bike highly recommended (potholes are hard to see in the dark). Good headlights, taillights and bright clothing required. Check list server for updates. |
| 9/10/2009 | 7:15 PM | Community Bank, Elmhurst | Ray Dal Lago, 630-543-4655 | Monthly Club Meeting Monthly club meeting. | |
| 9/11/2009 | 9:00 AM | 35 miles / 13-15 mph | McCollum Park, Downers Grove | Art Frigo, 630-417-9387 | Return to Emmy's for Breakfast Ride to Emmy's Pancake House & Restaurant for a great breakfast and conversation. |
| 9/11/2009 | 9:00 AM | Determined by riders that show | Sunset Knoll Park on Finley Rd. half mile north of Roosevelt, Lombard | Determined by riders who show | Lombard Friday Show and Go The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace. |
| 9/11/2009 | 1:00 PM | ~35 to 40 miles 17 to19avg | Chalet Landhaus New Glarus, Wi. | George Pastorino 708-903-8700 | New Glarus Ride This is a joint Ride with The Naperville Bike Club. Ride the Hills around New Glarus, Wisconsin They have 10 rooms reserved under their name Details to follow in e-mail |
| 9/12/2009 | 9:00 AM | 42 miles, 16-18 mph | Elmhurst Depot | Steve Josephs, 630-235-9841 | Ride to IMAX Enjoy a nice ride to IMAX through a number of quiet streets in the western suburbs. One 10-15 minute stop at Starbucks, back by 12:30. |
| 9/12/2009 | 7:15 AM | 20 miles round trip, 17-19 MPH | Ray Dal Lago's house, 713 Charles CT, Addison | Ray Dal :Lago 630-543-4655 | Ride to the Ride This ride will get you primed for the Long Lost Karim Ride. 10 miles each way, 72 total with the Karim Ride. Rain cancels the ride. |
| 9/12/2009 | 7:10 AM | 22 miles roundtrip 17-19 MPH | Steve Omori's house 506 Wildflower Way Streamwood, IL | Steve Omori 630-204-8975 | Another ride to Ray's ride Join me for a ride from my house to Lifetime Fitness in Schaumburg for Ray's ride to Barrington Hills. This ride cancels if Ray's ride cancels. |
| 9/12/2009 | 8 :00AM | 52 miles, 17-19 MPH | Lifetime Fitness, Schaumburg | Ray Dal Lago 630-543-4655 | Another Long Lost Karim Ride Ray is leading another ride to the Barrington area via long stretches of lightly traveled roads. Some hills, some pace lines, sprints only for those interested. One stop. Rain cancels the ride. |
| 9/12/2009 | 8:00 am | aprox 60 miles /day 120 round trip | 3220 145th St. Midlothian Raday Lodge | M&M Maureen & Marty 708 293 1656 | Indiana Dunes overnight self contained Ride Self contained ride to the Indiana Dunes State Park. Some streets but mostly paved trails although must be comfortable with riding in traffic. The trails in Northwest Indiana are nicely paved, wide and very scenic. The state park has full bathrooms and showers. We anticipate 6 hours of ride time with a couple of rest stops. Camp sites are limited. If interested please call for more details. Leave a message with a phone number where you can be reached. |
| 9/12/2009 | 8:30am | ~50 to 65 miles 17 to 19 avg | Chalet Landhaus. New Glarus Wi. | George Pastorino 708-903-8700 | New Glarus Ride This is a joint Ride with The Naperville Bike Club. Ride the Hills around New Glarus, Wisconsin They have 10 rooms reserved under their name Details to follow in e-mail |
| 9/12/2009 | 9:00 AM | 30 mi 11 - 15 mph | Elmhurst Depot. | Baltimore Ortega and Petra Hofmann GV331.642.0625 | GRADUATION PARTY RIDE FOR ALEXIS LEMIEUX Ride through western 'burbs ending in Wheaton at Gino's Pizza offering pizza (legendary deep dish & thin crust), pasta, sandwiches, stromboli, and salads. Baltimore will order a taste of cheesecake for anyone who attends the party ride. Please send Petra and I an email if you can attend. |
| 9/12/2009 | 9:00 AM | Determined by riders that show | Depot Elmhurst | Determined by riders who show | Saturday Show and Go The riders will determine the ride leader, distance and pace |
| 9/13/2009 | 6:30AM | 100 Miles / 14 - 16 mph | Dawes Park, Evanston | Kathy Wagner-Selbach cell: 630-605-7610 | North Shore Century (the other EBC) Join me for the 25th Anniversary of the other EBC's 100 mile ride from Evanston into Kenosha, Wisc. and back. There are 5 rest stops on this 100 and food-a-plenty! Be prepared to maintain this mph through-out the ride, short rest stops, but plenty of laughs and good times. A must if you still want to get that 100 miler in this season. |
| 9/13/2009 | 7:30 AM | 62 miles @ 13-15 mph | Dawes Park-Church St & Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL | Baltimore Ortega W 312.630.7030, H 630.920.0056, C 630.697.7031 | NORTH SHORE EVANSTON METRIC CENTURY RIDE 25th Anniversary ride of Evanston Bike Club.Social, non-competitive ride. "This 62 miler winds its way through quiet rural streets and picturesque towns and villages, past handsome homes, parks and lovely village greens." Three SAG Stops for food and beverages. Bring spare tube, flat repair kit, hydration and nutrition. No pushers, please, ride leader will hold 13-15 mph pace. Register online at www.evanstonbikeclub.org, click on North Shore Century. Bring EBC jerseys. Bring suitable clothing based on expected weather. RAIN WILL NOT CANCEL RIDE, however, severe weather will cancel or end ride. |
| 9/13/2009 | 8am | 48 miles 12=14 mph | Channahon state park | janet k 630-964-5126 | Channahon to Seneca |
| 9/13/2009 | 8:00 am | 60 miles at 17-19 mph | Trader Joe's in Napeville Plaza | Roger Pardon 630-639-8505 | Roger's Sunday Ride A fast ride over lightly traveled rolling country roads to Oswego for coffee or gelato. |
| 9/13/2009 | 8:00 AM | 20 - 35 mi. 11 - 15 mph | Panera Bread, Elmhurst | Petra's mobile 630.418.4337 | Sunday w/Petra Sunday ride to where ever, back by 11 AM. |
| 9/13/2009 | 8:30 am | ~35 miles 17to 19mph | Chalet Landhaus New Glarus Wisconsin | George Pastorino 708-903-8700 | New Glarus Ride This is a joint Ride with The Naperville Bike Club. Ride the Hills around New Glarus, Wisconsin They have 10 rooms reserved under their name Details to follow in e-mail |
| 9/13/2009 | 8:30am | Determined by riders who show | Panera Bread, Elmhurst | Determined by riders who show | Sunday Morning Show n Go In case you want to lead an alternative ride on Sunday Morning from Panera Bread ... to allow for ride size reduction and new ride leader opportunities. |
| 9/13/2009 | 8:30 AM | 32-38 miles, 17-19 mph | Panera Bread at York & North Ave | David Polkow 630-832-8131 | Sunday Morning Fast Ride A brisk paced road ride with optional sprints and one short rest stop, back by 11am. |
| 9/13/2009 | 8:30 AM | 30-40 miles / 17-19 mph | Panera Bread, Elmhurst | Todd Fatheree / 847-942-6381 | Sunday Morning Not Quite As Fast Ride This ride is intended to fit in between Larry's and Dave's Sunday morning rides in terms of pace. We will have a short rest stop of about 10 min approximately half way. Back by 11:30. |
| 9/13/2009 | 8:30 AM | 45 Miles 14-16 MPH | Panera Bread, North & York, Elmhurst | Larry Gitchell (708) 421-0120 (C), (708) 409-0105 (H) | Fat Tire Ride to Navy Pier Urban ride through downtown Chicago. Mountain bike or suspension hybrid recommended; bring money or snacks, and a good lock for the stop at Navy Pier. |
| 9/13/2009 | 8:30 AM | 45 miles, 19-21 MPH | Panera Bread, Elmhurst | Ray Dal Lago | Sunday Morning Very Fast Ride Pace line ride to Fermi Lab. Pace line skills required. One stop if requested. |
| 9/13/2009 | 12:30 PM | Determined by riders that show | Gazebo, Glen Ellyn | Determined by riders who show | Sunday Show and Go The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace. |
| 9/13/2009 | 12:30 PM | ABOUT 25 MILES / 10 - 12 MPH | So. Parking Lot of Dist 214 Bldg; NE Cor. E.Falcon / S. Goebbert | Al Gielicz (847-791-2878) | The Parks of Arlington Heights Arlington Heights. has over 50 parks. Join us and you'll see more of A. H. than most residents have. Bring snacks for a short break by Lake Arlington. Parking is on Goebbert (1/2 mile E of Arlington Hts. Rd / 1/4 mile N of Algonquin Rd. (Rte 62)) . |
| 9/14/2009 | 9:00 AM | 25-35 miles / 13-15 mph | McCollum Park, Downers Grove | Art Frigo, 630-417-9387 | MOAB (Monday on a Bike) Casual Monday morning ride. |
| 9/14/2009 | 6:00 PM | 24-27 Miles 13-15 MPH | Depot, Elmhurst | Larry Gitchell (708) 421-0120, (708) 409-0105 | Monday Night Ride The Monday Night Ride cranks on into September. Daylight is growing shorter, so be sure to bring a headlight and taillight. Please watch the club list server for info on specific rides - I may include some unpaved trail excursions. |
| 9/15/2009 | 8:00 AM | 80mi/ 18-20mph | Trader Joe's at Naperville Plaza | Roger Pardon 630-639-8505 | Bike to Sandwich A fast paced ride over rolling country lightly traveled roads. Lunch in Sandwich and return to Trader Joe's by a shorter route. |
| 9/15/2009 | 9 AM | 22 miles 10-12 mph | South parking lot of Madison Meadows Park at Wilson and Lewis, Lombard | Steve Eisenhut 630-627-8993 (h) 630-234-0022 (c) day of ride | New Adventure Ride - Lombard to Wheaton Mostly residential streets and some trails in Lombard, Glen Ellyn, and Wheaton with a stop at Danada Square Corner Bakery shop in Wheaton. |
| 9/15/2009 | 9:00 AM | 33-40 Miles @ 14-17 MPH | IMAX Parking Lot on 53 between 55th St and Hobson in Woodridge | Determined by riders who show | Tuesday IMAX ride - Show & Go Moderate paced, social ride through low traffic streets with coffee stop 2/3 through the ride. |
| 9/15/2009 | 6:00pm | 30-40 miles, 13-15 mph pace | Panera Bread, Elmhurst | Jeff Wincentsen, 630.832.3338 h | Tuesday Night Ride A road ride (with paths and sneaks!) exploring Cook and DuPage counties. Includes one short stop. Bring enough food/drink to refuel. Mountain, cross or hybrid bike highly recommended (potholes are hard to see in the dark). Good headlights, taillights and bright clothing required. Check list server for updates. |
| 9/16/2009 | 9:00 AM | Determined by riders that show | McCollum Park, Downers Grove | Determined by riders who show | Wednesday Show n Go The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace. |
| 9/16/2009 | 9am | ~ 2 hours moderate pace | Wolf Road Woods Palos Forest Preserve | George Pastorino 708-903-8700 | Palos Single Track Ride Trails are in perfect condition, come on out and join Pussanee and I for a couple of hours of singletrack riding. |
| 9/16/2009 | 9:15 am | about 4 miles | Bus Stop near Union Station Chicago | Judy Mikesell 630-833-1036 day of ride 630-290-2675 | Milwaukee Megabus & Hike ***Reservations/tickets needed in advance*** Round-trip to Milwaukee for $2.50 we just can't pass it up! We will take the 9:30am Megabus from Chicago to Milwaukee (purchase tickets on-line in advance) A stop for lunch as we hike to the Milwaukee Art Museum ($12 admission) at the museum everyone is on their own. Then a stop for dinner before returning on the 7pm bus. The Chicago bus stop for all arrivals and departures is located adjacent to Union Station on the east side of South Canal Street, about 300 feet south of Jackson Blvd. *****If you plan on going please let me know***** |
| 9/16/2009 | 9:30 AM | 40-45 miles at 14 to 17 mph | Trader Joe's at Washington and Gartner in Naperville | Michal Baker 630-978-4014 | Wednesday Trader Joe's Ride to Geneva via Fermi Lab. Stop at about 22 miles at a coffee shop. |
| 9/16/2009 | 6:30 PM | 20 miles, 18-22 mph | Depot, Villa Park | David Polkow 630-832-8131 | Wednesday Night Fast Ride A very fast paced ride done in conjunction with the Elmhurst Triathlon Club. |
| 9/16/2009 | 6:30 PM | 20-25 miles, 14-16 mph | Villa Park Depot | Steve Josephs, 630-235-9841 | Wednesday Night Trail Ride Join Steve for a trail ride, lights required with sunset before 7pm. Mountain bike recommended. Return about 8:30. |
| 9/16/2009 | 6:30 PM | Determined by riders that show | Depot, Villa Park | Determined by riders who show | Wednesday Night Show n Go The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace. Lights are needed. |
| 9/17/2009 | 9:00 AM | 50-70 Miles @ 14-17 MPH | IMAX Parking Lot on 53 between 55th St and Hobson in Woodridge | Determined by riders who show | Thursday IMAX ride - Show & Go Longer ride through open country Southwest of Naperville with coffee and/or lunch stop. |
| 9/17/2009 | 6:00pm | 30-40 miles, 13-15 mph pace | Panera Bread, Elmhurst | Jeff Wincentsen, 630.832.3338 h | Thursday Night Trail Ride A road and trail ride exploring Cook and DuPage counties. Includes one short stop. Bring enough food/drink to refuel. Mountain, cross or hybrid bike highly recommended (potholes are hard to see in the dark). Good headlights, taillights and bright clothing required. Check list server for updates. |
| 9/18/2009 | 8:00 AM | 11 - 14 mph 35 miles | Fullersburg Woods parking lot | Mary Jo Bolan 630 887 9652 | breakfast ride Ride to Matty's at 93rd and route 83 for breakfast. |
| 9/18/2009 | 9:00 AM | Determined by riders that show | Sunset Knoll Park on Finley Rd. half mile north of Roosevelt, Lombard | Determined by riders who show | Lombard Friday Show and Go The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace. |
| 9/18/2009 | 9:00 AM | 30-40 Miles | Sunset Knoll Park on Finley Rd. half mile north of Roosevelt, Lombard | Joe Bonham 630-935-5824 | Lombard Show and Go Normal Show and Go but, I will be there and want to have a nice steady pace ride about 18 mph average maybe to Smittys and back. |
| 9/18/2009 | 5:00 PM | 18 - 20 mi. 11 - 15 mph | Panera Bread, Lake St., River Forest | Maureen O'Rourke 708.660.9185 & Petra H. 331.642.0625 | Petersen's Ice Cream Ride from River Forest to Elmhurst for ice cream at Petersen's then return to R.F. Rain Cancels. |
| 9/18/2009 | 6pm | aprox. 30 miles / 14 -16 | 3220 145th St. Midlothian Raday Lodge | Maureen Williams 708 - 293 - 1656 | TGIF! Ride to Fridays in Orland for dinner and a roll by the lake and then home. Lights required. |
| 9/19/2009 | 7:15 AM | 10 miles each way, 17-19-MPH | Ray Dal Lago's house, 713 Charles CT, Addison | Ray Dal Lago 630-543-4655 | Ride to the Ride Ride with Ray as he rides to his ride (huh?) in Schaumburg. This ride will join the Long Lost Karim Ride (see elsewhere on the schedule). No stop, consistant pace. Rain cancels the ride. |
| 9/19/2009 | 8:00 AM | 100mi/ 18-20mph | Trader Joe's at Naperville Plaza | Roger Pardon 630-639-8505 | Nashgeba Century A fast paced ride over rolling country lightly traveled roads. Route includes Naperville, to Sandwich, Hinkley, Geneva, and Batavia. Bring plenty of water and money for snacks and lunch. |
| 9/19/2009 | 8 AM | 50-55 miles, 17-20 MPH | Lifetime Fitness on Higgins Rd. in Schaumburg | Ray Dal Lago 630-543-4655 | The Long Lost Karim Ride You'd think the Long Lost Ride would be found by now but we're still searching. Ray will take the riders on stretches of low traffic roads with some moderate, short hills. Pace lines will be observed and, if requested, some sprints. Pace line skills HIGHLY recommended. One stop. Rain cancels the ride but think sun and 70 degrees! |
| 9/19/2009 | 9:00 AM | 30 Miles, 13-15 MPH | Depot, Elmhurst | Larry Gitchell (708) 421-0120 (C), (708) 409-0105 (H) | Eli's Cheesecake Urban Cheesecake Ride - The Eli's Cheesecake web is conspicuously silent on the subject of Cheesecake Festival, but we'll take a ride there anyway. All-pavement ride, will include busy streets, sidewalk sneaks, and bad pavement. Bring money and a lock. |
| 9/19/2009 | 9:00 AM | Determined by riders that show | Depot Elmhurst | Determined by riders who show | Saturday Show and Go The riders will determine the ride leader, distance and pace |
| 9/20/2009 | 6:00 AM | 100 Miles, 14-16+ MPH | Panera Bread, North & York Elmhurst | Larry Gitchell (708) 421-0120 (C), (708) 409-0105 (H) | Loopy With Lars Triple Loop Century - First loop starts at 6:00, second loop about 9:15, third Loop about 12:30. If planning to start riding on the 2nd or 3rd loops, please call Larry's cell phone on ride day for updates. All -pavement ride, may include some busy streets, paved paths, and sidewalk sneaks. Headlight and taillight required for first loop (They don't have to be fancy. There should be little traffic and we'll have daylight by 6:30) I will have snacks and a drink cooler in my van at Panera for between loops. |
| 9/20/2009 | 8:00 AM | 20 - 35 mi. 11 - 15 mph | Panera Bread, Elmhurst | Petra's mobile 630.418.4337 | Sunday w/Petra Sunday ride to where ever, back by 11 AM. |
| 9/20/2009 | 8:00 am | 60 miles at 17-19 mph | Trader Joe's in Napeville Plaza | Roger Pardon 630-639-8505 | Roger's Sunday Ride A fast ride over lightly traveled rolling country roads to Oswego for coffee or gelato. |
| 9/20/2009 | 8:00 AM | 20-25 miles, 10-12 mph | Panera Bread, Elmhurst | Cindy Reedy 630-234-1349 | Easy Sunday Morning Ride Get some light exercise on a social ride. We will stop midway for a coffee break. The wind direction will determine the route. All paved roads or trails. |
| 9/20/2009 | 8:30am | Determined by riders who show | Panera Bread, Elmhurst | Determined by riders who show | Sunday Morning Show n Go In case you want to lead an alternative ride on Sunday Morning from Panera Bread ... to allow for ride size reduction and new ride leader opportunities. |
| 9/20/2009 | 8:30 AM | 32-38 miles, 17-19 mph | Panera Bread at York & North Ave | David Polkow 630-832-8131 | Sunday Morning Fast Ride A brisk paced road ride with optional sprints and one short rest stop, back by 11am. |
| 9/20/2009 | 9:00am | ~3 hours moderate pace | Wolf Road Woods Palos Forest Preserve | George Pastorino 708-903-8700 | Palos Singletrack Ride Come and join Pussanee and I on a single track ride through Palos Forest Preserve. We will ride the Canal Trail and some of the lesser known singletrack. Mountain Bike required. Not a beginner ride 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 cemetery, turn left on 95th Street (east). Then take the next right onto Wolf Road and into Palos. Wolf Road Woods is the last parking lot on the right |
| 9/20/2009 | 9:00am | ~3 hours moderate pace | Wolf Road Woods Palos Forest Preserve | George Pastorino 708-903-8700 | Palos Singletrack Ride Come and join Pussanee and I on a single track ride through Palos Forest Preserve. We will ride the Canal Trail and some of the lesser known singletrack. Mountain Bike required. Not a beginner ride 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 cemetery, turn left on 95th Street (east). Then take the next right onto Wolf Road and into Palos. Wolf Road Woods is the last parking lot on the right |
| 9/20/2009 | 12:30 PM | Determined by riders that show | Gazebo, Glen Ellyn | Determined by riders who show | Sunday Show and Go The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace. |
| 9/20/2009 | 1:00pm | 20 to 25 miles 10-12mph or go your own pace | Columbia Woods, Willow Springs Rd just north of Archer Ave. | Judy Mikesell 630-833-1036 day of ride 630-290-2675 | Sunday afternoon trail ride We will ride the Centennial Trail to Isle A LaCache Museum stop for a visit and snacks. ***Start location can be hard to find but the trail is worth the effort. From Archer go North on Willow Springs Rd go over the bridge at the foot of the bridge turn left toward the Gas City gas station then another quick left on the frontage road go straight to your first right into the parking lot. From the North go south on Willow Spring Rd and the Gas City station will be shortly after the traffic light at Old German Rd. turn right toward the station then a quick left on the frontage road to the parking lot on your right. Bring picnic or snacks. |
| 9/21/2009 | 9:00 AM | Approx. 35 miles 13-15+ mph | McCollum Park, Downers Grove | Joanne Dybala 630-493-1514 | WOUL ride Without Our Usual Leader for the MOAB, I thought I'd fill in and lead a ride to Naperville with a snack stop at a Jewish Deli. |
| 9/21/2009 | 6:00 PM | 24-27 Miles 13-15 MPH | Depot, Elmhurst | Larry Gitchell (708) 421-0120, (708) 409-0105 | Monday Night Ride Equinox Exploration - day are night are equal, but the fun is unexcelled on the Monday Night Ride. Bring headlights and taillights; Sunset is down to 6:47 PM. Route may include roads, pathed paths, and limestone trails. |
| 9/22/2009 | 8:00 AM | 80mi/ 18-20mph | Trader Joe's at Naperville Plaza | Roger Pardon 630-639-8505 | Bike to Sandwich A fast paced ride over rolling country lightly traveled roads. Lunch in Sandwich and return to Trader Joe's by a shorter route. |
| 9/22/2009 | 9:00 AM | 26 miles at 11-13 mph | McCollum Park - Downers Grove 67th and Main | Carol Nield 630-964-2488 | Ride to and Around Whalon Lake Ride is mostly on paved roads and paths- with a few limestone paths thru the FP but there is a road option available. Bring snacks for a snack break at the lake. |
| 9/22/2009 | 9:00 AM | 33-40 Miles @ 14-17 MPH | IMAX Parking Lot on 53 between 55th St and Hobson in Woodridge | Determined by riders who show | Tuesday IMAX ride - Show & Go Moderate paced, social ride through low traffic streets with coffee stop 2/3 through the ride. |
| 9/22/2009 | 6:00pm | 30-40 miles, 13-15 mph pace | Panera Bread, Elmhurst | Jeff Wincentsen, 630.832.3338 h | Tuesday Night Ride A road ride (with paths and sneaks!) exploring Cook and DuPage counties. Includes one short stop. Bring enough food/drink to refuel. Mountain, cross or hybrid bike highly recommended (potholes are hard to see in the dark). Good headlights, taillights and bright clothing required. Check list server for updates. |
| 9/23/2009 | 9:00 AM | 14 to 16 M.P.H. 39 Miles | Highland Woods Golf Course in Hoffman Estates | Hank Niedballa 630-629-1569 | WOW RIDE Entrance off Ela Rd. West of Rosella Rd. Between Algonquin Rd. & Central Rd. Paved path and road. Optional lunch stop at Penny pub |
| 9/23/2009 | 9:00 AM | Determined by riders that show | McCollum Park, Downers Grove | Determined by riders who show | Wednesday Show n Go The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace. |
| 9/23/2009 | 9 a.m. | 39 miles 11 - 14 mph | Highland Woods Golf course, Hoffman Estates | Mary Jo Bolan 630 887 9652 | Slow version of Hank's ride Slower version of Hank's Ride |
| 9/23/2009 | 9:30 AM | 14 to 17 mph 45 miles | Trader Joe's in Naperville | Michal Baker 630-978-4014 | Wednesday Trader Joe's Meet at the west end of the parking lot of Trader Joe's. We will ride out west via Fermi Lab. |
| 9/23/2009 | 6:30 PM | 20 miles, 18-22 mph | Depot, Villa Park | David Polkow 630-832-8131 | Wednesday Night Fast Ride A very fast paced ride done in conjunction with the Elmhurst Triathlon Club. |
| 9/23/2009 | 6:30 PM | 20-25 miles, 14-16 mph (12-14 on limestone) | Villa Park Depot | Steve Josephs, 630-235-9841 | Wednesday Night Trail Ride Join Steve for a trail ride, lights required with sunset before 7pm. Mountain bike recommended. Return about 8:30. Rain cancels. |
| 9/23/2009 | 6:30 PM | Determined by riders that show | Depot, Villa Park | Determined by riders who show | Wednesday Night Show n Go The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace. Lights are needed. |
| 9/24/2009 | 9:00 AM | 50-70 Miles @ 14-17 MPH | IMAX Parking Lot on 53 between 55th St and Hobson in Woodridge | Determined by riders who show | Thursday IMAX ride - Show & Go Longer ride through open country Southwest of Naperville with coffee and/or lunch stop. |
| 9/24/2009 | 10:30 am | 40+ miles 10 to 12mph | Elmhurst depot | Judy Mikesell 630-833-1036 day of ride 630-290-2675 | No time schedule exploring ride No time schedule exploring ride don?t know when we will be back just exploring a new route bring $ for a lunch stop. |
| 9/24/2009 | 5:30 pm | 23 miles 18-22 | Prairie Path Cycles 27 W 181 Geneva, Winfield, IL 60190 | Mike Trippiedi 630-334-6163 | Winfield - Wayne Fast Ride A fast ride from Winfield to Wayne and Back. Reflective clothing and taillight recommended. Rain cancels. |
| 9/24/2009 | 6:00pm | 30-40 miles, 13-15 mph pace | Panera Bread, Elmhurst | Jeff Wincentsen, 630.832.3338 h | Thursday Night Trail Ride A road and trail ride exploring Cook and DuPage counties. Includes one short stop. Bring enough food/drink to refuel. Mountain, cross or hybrid bike highly recommended (potholes are hard to see in the dark). Good headlights, taillights and bright clothing required. Check list server for updates. |
| 9/25/2009 | 8:00 AM | Approx 25 -30 miles at 12 - 14 nph | Fullersburg Forest Preserve Parking Lot | Gerry Fekete (708) 352 -0913 Cell: 708 565-9430 | Breakfast at Moondance in Burr Ridge 10 + miles to breakfast, followed by about 20 miles afterward. All roads or paved trails. |
| 9/25/2009 | 9:00 AM | Determined by riders that show | Sunset Knoll Park on Finley Rd. half mile north of Roosevelt, Lombard | Determined by riders who show | Lombard Friday Show and Go The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace. |
| 9/26/2009 | 8:00 AM | 45 Miles 14-16 MPH | Depot, Elmhurst | Larry Gitchell (708) 421-0120 (C), (708) 409-0105 (H) | Big AS&S Tent Sale Ride American Science & Surplus Tent Sale ride to Geneva. Mountain/Hybrid/Touring recommended. Some trail sneaks to shorten the distance we need to be on busy roads. Bring a lock and panniers to haul home the loot. |
| 9/26/2009 | 8:00 AM | 11-13mph 25-45 mi | Mather Park | Janet K 630-964-5126 | Plainfield Ride Join Janet K. for a Plainfield Ride |
| 9/26/2009 | 9:00 AM | Determined by riders that show | Depot Elmhurst | Determined by riders who show | Saturday Show and Go The riders will determine the ride leader, distance and pace |
| 9/26/2009 | 9:00 AM | 50 miles, 16-18 mph | Depot, Elmhurst | Steve Josephs, 630-235-9841 | Ride to St. Charles This will be a ride from Elmhurst to St. Charles, with a 10 minute break at Panera in St. Charles. We will return about 1pm. |
| 9/26/2009 | 10:00 am | about 15 miles stop & go | OakBrook public works parking lot near Jorie & 31st | Judy Mikesell 630-833-1036 Jerry Seiden 630-308-0818 | Piccadilly's Bike Rally Piccadilly is a Downers Grove ski club that does some biking in the summer. Please e-mail me by 9/19 if you plan on attending so I can give Piccadilly a count. Piccadilly?s 7th annual Bike Rally will be held Saturday, September 26. For the seventh year in a row we will test your skills and powers of observation. Lots of new questions and a new twist. Starting about 10:30 am we will send out teams of 2 people at 3-5 minute intervals. For those of you who haven?t participated before, this is similar to a car rally. You will be given a set of instructions to follow and questions to answer along the route. The object is to get to the end in the shortest time with the most correct answers. This year?s ride will be about 14 miles (longer if you get lost). After all the teams have safely reached ?home?, we will proceed to a local establishment (D.J.?s in Westmont ? Chicago & Blackhawk) where we can trade stories over food and refreshments. |
| 9/26/2009 | 10:00 AM | 22 miles moderate pace | Imagination Glen Park , Portage, Indiana | George Pastorino 708-903-8700 | Imagination Glen Park Mountain Biking This ride is for Intermediate to Advanced skill level. It is 11 miles of singletrack, we will do it twice. The trails are divided by a river, and all are tight and twisty. Outback Trail, the trail on the near side of the creek is easier. The trail on the far side of the river (reached by crossing the railroad tracks) is more challenging, with turns, logs, roots, jumps, and plenty of ups and downs. From I-94 take 249 South (at Exit 19 for Portage) through US 20 intersection. Turn left (continuing south) onto Chrisman Ave. immediately past the Old Porter Rd. intersection. Continue south on Crisman Ave. until it ends at Portage Ave. Turn left onto Portage Ave. and follow it until it ends at McCool Rd. Imagination Glen Park is at the intersection of Portage Ave. and McCool Rd. |
| 9/27/2009 | 7:00 AM | 100 miles, 11-14 mph | Three Oaks, Michigan | J.A. Sebastian 708-704-2300 | Apple Cider Century See www.applecidercentury.com. Join the EBC members for rolling hills in Three Oaks, Michigan, for the Apple Cider Century. On Sunday morning, it's an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast then rides of various lengths. Maybe the century? On Saturday, you can tour the wine country in and around Three Oaks, Michigan, which is only 60 miles from Chicago, with hotel options, camping on Saturday night in Three Oaks(free)or the Warrens Dunes State Park, which is just down the road. |
| 9/27/2009 | 8:00 AM | 20-25 miles, 10-12 mph | Panera Bread, Elmhurst | Cindy Reedy 630-234-1349 | Easy Sunday Morning Ride Get some light exercise on a social ride. We will stop halfway for a coffee break. The wind direction will determine the route. All paved roads or trails. |
| 9/27/2009 | 8:00 AM | 20 - 35 mi. 11 - 15 mph | Panera Bread, Elmhurst | Petra's mobile 630.418.4337 | Sunday w/Petra Sunday ride to where ever, back by 11 AM. |
| 9/27/2009 | 8:00 am | 60 miles at 17-19 mph | Trader Joe's in Napeville Plaza | Roger Pardon 630-639-8505 | Roger's Sunday Ride A fast ride over lightly traveled rolling country roads to Oswego for coffee or gelato. |
| 9/27/2009 | 8:30 AM | 32-38 miles, 17-19 mph | Panera Bread at York & North Ave | David Polkow 630-832-8131 | Sunday Morning Fast Ride A brisk paced road ride with optional sprints and one short rest stop, back by 11am. |
| 9/27/2009 | 8:30am | Determined by riders who show | Panera Bread, Elmhurst | Determined by riders who show | Sunday Morning Show n Go In case you want to lead an alternative ride on Sunday Morning from Panera Bread ... to allow for ride size reduction and new ride leader opportunities. |
| 9/27/2009 | 9:30 AM | 55-60 Miles 14-16+ MPH | Panera Bread, York & North, Elmhurst | Larry Gitchell (708) 421-0120 (C), (708) 409-0105 (H) | Chicken on a Mountain Bike White Fence Farms Ride to Eat. Mountain/Hybrid recommended. Route will cut through Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve, include major hills, and busy road segments. White Fence Farms serves dinner 'family style'. Anyone sitting at the table is charged, whether they eat or not. See http://www.whitefencefarm.com/chicago/ for more information. Bring lunch money and a good lock. |
| 9/27/2009 | 11:00 AM | ~45 miles leisurely pace | Rock Run Park in Joliet | George Pastorino 708-903-8700 | Morris Corn Fest via I & M Trail Morris Corn Fest Parade via I & M Trail. Come and join George and Pussanee on a leisurely ride down the I & M Canal Trail to The Morris Corn Fest Parade. The Morris Corn Fest is a great event, tons of good food, a great parade down main street and really great buttered Sweetcorn! We will plan to arrive in Morris around 2pm and stay for about 90 minutes to eat and watch the Parade. Cross, Hybrid or mountain bike. Bring a cable and lock. Take 55s to 80e to Empress/Humbolt Rd and go .25 mile south to Rock Run Park I & M Trail access |
| 9/27/2009 | 12:30 PM | Determined by riders that show | Gazebo, Glen Ellyn | Determined by riders who show | Sunday Show and Go The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace. |
| 9/27/2009 | 1:00 pm | 10 to 20 miles - 10 to 12mph or at your own pace | Poplar Creek Trail Hoffman Estate - Bode Rd parking lot | Judy Mikesell 630-833-1036 day of ride 630-290-2675 | Sunday afternoon trail ride Short & easy this trail is about a 10 mile paved loop - you can ride the loop once or twice. We will start at the Bode Rd lot [1st lot east of Bartlett Rd / 2nd lot west of Barrington Rd.] |
| 9/28/2009 | 9:00 AM | 25-35 miles / 13-15 mph | McCollum Park, Downers Grove | Art Frigo, 630-417-9387 | MOAB (Monday on a Bike) Casual Monday morning ride. |
| 9/28/2009 | 6:00 PM | 24-27 Miles 13-15 MPH | Depot, Elmhurst | Larry Gitchell (708) 421-0120, (708) 409-0105 | Monday Night Ride Half Moon in the Afternoon Ride - a waxing moon will illuminate the last Monday Night Ride of September. Sunset time 6:35; bring good headlights and taillights. Route may include roads, paved paths, or limestone trails. |
| 9/29/2009 | 8:00 AM | 80mi/ 18-20mph | Trader Joe's at Naperville Plaza | Roger Pardon 630-639-8505 | Bike to Sandwich A fast paced ride over rolling country lightly traveled roads. Lunch in Sandwich and return to Trader Joe's by a shorter route. |
| 9/29/2009 | 9:00 AM | 33-40 Miles @ 14-17 MPH | IMAX Parking Lot on 53 between 55th St and Hobson in Woodridge | Bill Schwartz 630-303-1160 | Tuesday IMAX ride Moderate paced, social ride through low traffic streets with coffee stop 2/3 through the ride. |
| 9/29/2009 | 1:00pm | Approx 18 -20 miles, 10-12 mph | NW Corner College & Green Trails, Lisle | Sharon Hermach 312 560 2783 | Slow Ride Around Lisle Ride paved trails and roads around Lisle. Meet in the parking lot just north of gas station. |
| 9/29/2009 | 6:00pm | 30-40 miles, 13-15 mph pace | Panera Bread, Elmhurst | Jeff Wincentsen, 630.832.3338 h | Tuesday Night Ride A road ride (with paths and sneaks!) exploring Cook and DuPage counties. Includes one short stop. Bring enough food/drink to refuel. Mountain, cross or hybrid bike highly recommended (potholes are hard to see in the dark). Good headlights, taillights and bright clothing required. Check list server for updates. |
| 9/30/2009 | 9:00 AM | 30 miles; 12-14 mph | Spring Rock Park in Western Springs (47th & Central Ave) | Cheri O'Riordan 630-325-3917; day of ride-312-718-3917 | Spring Rock to Woodridge This is a ride that Mary Jo Bolan designed but I will add a few changes. We will stop for a short break somewhere along the route to purchase something to munch on. |
| 9/30/2009 | 9:00 AM | Determined by riders that show | McCollum Park, Downers Grove | Determined by riders who show | Wednesday Show n Go The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace. |
| 9/30/2009 | 9:30 AM | 14 to 17mph, 40 to 45 miles | Atten Park on Wiesbrook Rd in Wheaton | Michal Baker 708-421-8391 | Wed. Trader Joes (not at Trader Joe's) The parking lot at Trader Joe's is under construction so we will meet at Atten Park. Atten park is located on Wiesbrook Rd just north on Butterfield Rd in Wheaton. We will head out to Campton Hills to enjoy the views and the hills (of course). |
| 9/30/2009 | 6:30 PM | 20 miles, 18-22 mph | Depot, Villa Park | David Polkow 630-832-8131 | Wednesday Night Fast Ride A very fast paced ride done in conjunction with the Elmhurst Triathlon Club. |
| 9/30/2009 | 6:30 PM | Determined by riders that show | Depot, Villa Park | Determined by riders who show | Wednesday Night Show n Go The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace. Lights are needed. |
| 9/30/2009 | 6:30 PM | 20-25 miles, 14-16 mph (12-14 on limestone) | Villa Park Depot | Steve Josephs, 630-235-9841 | Wednesday Night Trail Ride Join Steve for a trail ride, lights required with sunset before 7pm. Mountain bike recommended. Return about 8:30. Rain cancels. |