November 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 |
| 11/1/2009 | 8:00 AM | 23 miles / 10-12 mph | Panera Bread, Elmhurst | Mike Cosentino | To Bemis Woods via SCGT A ride for the NAR group. Comfortable pace going south on the Salt Creek Greenway Trail to Bemis Woods and loop around returning via Hinsdale and Oakbrook. Will check for underpass flooding at St. Chuck and Roosevelt for possible detour. Rain and cold cancels. Decision made by 6:30am via E-mail. |
| 11/1/2009 | 8:00 AM | 20-25 miles, 10-12 mph | Panera Bread, Elmhurst | Cindy Reedy 630-234-1349 | Easy Sunday Morning Ride The clocks "fall back" so this will seem like 9 AM. Get some light exercise on a social ride. We will stop midway for a coffee break. If the group agrees we will cut the coffee break short so we can get back to Elmhurst in time to join Petra's and Larry's groups at the Rainbow Restaurant. The wind direction will determine the route. All paved roads or trails. |
| 11/1/2009 | 8:30 AM | 35 miles, 14-16 MPH | Panera Bread, York St. at North Ave. Elmhurst | Larry Gitchell (708) 421-0120 (C), (708) 409-0105 (H) | 'Y' a Leaning Tower? Since Petra will be away cyclocross racing on Sunday, I'm modifying my previous posted "Round the Rainbow". We're going to visit the famous 'Leaning Tower of Niles'. Urban pavement ride with some busy streets, paved paths, and two sidewalk sneaks. Coffee and bagel break in downtown Park Ridge. |
| 11/1/2009 | 8:30 AM | Determined by riders who show | Panera Bread at York & North Ave | Determined by riders who show | Sunday Morning Show and Go The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace. |
| 11/1/2009 | 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. |
| 11/1/2009 | 9:00 AM | 50 miles at 16 mph | Trader Joe's Naperville-Off of Gartner/Washngton | Bill Schwartz 630-303-1160 | Roger's Trader Joe's Ride with the tandem Not seeing Roger's ride on the Sunday calendar, we're adding it. We'll head out west to the Daily Grind in Batavia on the tandem and then back. It will be about 45 to 50 miles. |
| 11/1/2009 | 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. |
| 11/2/2009 | 9:00 am | 25-30 miles/13-15 mph | McCollum Park, Downers Grove | Nancy Rice 630-621-6046(cell) 630-717-9923 (home) | Corrected MOAB without Art Route will be an all road ride to Naperville & back |
| 11/2/2009 | 9:00 AM | 25-35 miles | McCollum Park, Downers Grove | Nancy Rice 630-621-6046(cell) 630-727-9923 (home) | MOAB Without Art Where is Art? Without him, the route, TBD by group interest, will be a little shaky, but the weather looks OK. |
| 11/2/2009 | 6:00 PM | 20-25 Miles 13-15 MPH | Depot, Elmhurst | Larry Gitchell (708) 421-0120 (C), (708) 409-0105 | Moonlight Monday Make-up Ride We have a great weather forecast for Monday night, so we'll ride under the light of a silvery moon. Start time is over an hour after dark, so bring a strong set of lights. Mostly pavement, with possible unpaved segments. Mountain bike recommended. |
| 11/2/2009 | 6:30pm | hike 3 to 6 miles | Villa Park Depot Villa Ave & IPP | Judy Mikesell 630-833-1036 day of ride 630-290-2675 | Full Moon Hike Come view the "Beaver Moon" as we take an evening hike on paths & side streets. Abby would like to invite other club dogs to join her on the hike. You may want to bring a flashlight. |
| 11/3/2009 | 9:00 am | 55ish miles, 14-16 mph | Prairie Point Recreation Center, Oswego | Nancy Rice 630-621-6046(cell) 630-717-9923 (home) | Oswego to Morris All road ride to Morris. No bathrooms or water available between Oswego and Morris. Lunch in Morris. |
| 11/3/2009 | 9:00 am | 60-65 mi. / 16-18 mph | Imax in Woodridge | Roger Pardon 630-639-8505 | Imax to Oswego Let's get in some more miles this year. The weather looks to be good. Riding on rolling country roads to the Village Grind for a brief respite, then back to Imax. Cancelled by rain. |
| 11/3/2009 | 9:30 am | Aprrox. 20 miles 11-13 mph | IMAX Woodridge | Sharon Hermach 312 560 2783 | Slower IMAX Ride to somewhere. Short snack break, no coffee shop. Call if weather is questionable. |
| 11/3/2009 | 9:30 AM | 35 miles at 16 mph average | Imax in Woodridge | Karen+Bill Schwartz 630-963-6250 | Imax Tuesday Bill and I will continue the Imax rides of 35 miles at 16 mph average to south Naperville and back in Novemeber. We will be announcing it on a week to week basis so if the weather looks bad-too cold or rainy, we will not ride. Next Tuesday is looking OK. The ride will start at 9:30-a change from our earlier rides-so that it will be slightly better light and warmth given the time change Sunday. Se you this coming Tuesday at 9:30 at Imax in Woodridge. Karen+Bill Schwartz 630-963-6250 |
| 11/3/2009 | 1:00 pm | Approx. 5 miles | Hermach house in Woodridge | Sharon Hermach 312 560 2783 | Hike Green Valley FP Hike on limestone trails. Getting ready for Ted's December hikes. Call for directions |
| 11/4/2009 | 9:30 AM | 14-16 mph, 35 miles | Trader Joe's in Naperville | Michal Baker 708-421-8391 | Wed. Trader Joe's Ride to Batavia via Fermi Lab with a stop at Panera Bread. |
| 11/4/2009 | 10:00 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. |
| 11/4/2009 | 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. |
| 11/4/2009 | 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 start time. Mountain bike recommended. Return about 8:30. Rain cancels. |
| 11/5/2009 | 9:00am | apprx 40 miles / 11-13 mph | Elmhurst Depot | Mike Cosentino 630-464-3715 | Salt Creek Greenway Trail - South Leg Ride the southern portion of the Salt Creek Greenway Trail to Portage Pass on Harlem and just north of the Stevenson Expy. If you want shorter distance, join along the trail. Cold and rain cancels. Decision made by 7am. |
| 11/5/2009 | 9:30 AM | 50 miles / 18 mph | Cyde Estates, Downers Grove | Peter Turula 630 968-3527 | Fast Ride Join me if you're looking for a bit different route. All road ride to Aurora. Nominal cruising speed of 18 mph - computer average should turn out to be about 15 to 16. See http://turula.com/ride/ directions to start location. |
| 11/5/2009 | 9:30 AM | 45-50 miles at 16 mph | Imax in Woodridge-corner of Rt 53 and Hobson Rd | Bill Schwartz 630-303-1160 | Imax Thursday Bill and I will continue the Imax Thursday rides of 16 mph to Oswego and the Daily Grind Coffee Shop and back in November. Hopefully we'll be able to get some November rides in this year. See you this coming Thursday at 9:30 at Imax in Woodridge. Karen+Bill Schwartz 630-963-6250 |
| 11/6/2009 | 8:00 AM | 25 - 30 miles @ 11 - 14 mph | Fullersburg Forest Preserve Parking Lot | Gerry Fekete (708) 352 -0913 Cell: 708 565-9430 | Breakfast at Blue Max Let's try again to do a breakfast ride to Blue Max Coffee House in Forest Park. Approx 10 miles to breakfast and 15 to 20 miles afterward. |
| 11/6/2009 | 9:00 am | ~ 15 miles moderate pace | Wolf Road Woods--Palos Forest Preserve | George Pastorino 708-903-8700 | Palos Single Track Ride Come on out and join Pussanee and I on a 15 mile Palos singletrack ride. Fall is the prime mountain bike season. Mountain Bikers have more fun! |
| 11/6/2009 | 10:00 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. |
| 11/6/2009 | 1:00 PM | Approx 30-35 miles @ 14-16mph | IMAX Theater, Woodridge | George Hermach 630-717-1660, cell 630-886-1151 day of ride | TGIF Ride Play hooky and take advantage of the warmest part of the day to come out and ride while the weather is still nice. We'll do a loop route through Clarendon Hills and Naperville. Back by 4PM. |
| 11/7/2009 | 7:40 AM | 22 miles roundtrip 17-19 MPH | 506 Wildflower Way Streamwood | Steve Omori 630-204-8975 | Ride to the Saturday morning fast ride Join me for a ride from my house to the start of Karim's ride at Lifetime Fitness in Schaumburg. Return after Karim's ride. |
| 11/7/2009 | 8:30 AM | About 30 miles / 14-16 mph | McCollum Park, Downers Grove | Art Frigo, (630) 417-9387 | Saturday Morning Cruise Ride south towards Argonne in the morning and return no later than 12:00 noon. |
| 11/7/2009 | 8:30 AM | ~ 45miles, 16-18mph avg | Lifetime Fitness Center, Schaumburg | Karim Mouline, 847-254-5752 | Saturday Morning Fast Ride Saturday Morning Fast Ride (SMFR) a.k.a Long Lost Karim Ride (LLKR) is back on schedule :-) We'll ride from Schaumburg to Hoffman Estates to the Hills of Barrington, 1 rest stop, no one left behind. Paceline skills required. Automatically cancelled by Rain, Snow, or highest forecast < 32F (0C) |
| 11/7/2009 | 9:00 AM | 45 Miles, 14-16 | Depot, Elmhurst | Larry Gitchell (708) 421-0120 (C), (708) 409-0105 (H) | Surplus on a Mountain Bike Trail ride to American Science & Surplus Geneva, via Prairie Path and Great Western Trail - with a few roads and sneaks for variety. Mountain bike recommended, touring or cyclocross rigs are good, too. Intermediate pauses each way. Bring money, a lock, and a bag to bring back the loot. |
| 11/7/2009 | 10:00 AM | ~ 24 miles moderate ~3 hours | Imagination Glen Park , Portage, Indiana | George Pastorino 708-903-8700 | Imagination Glen (The Dark Side) MTB biking This ride is for Intermediate to Advanced skill level. It is about 8 miles of single-track. The trails are all are tight and twisty. The trail on the far side of the river (reached by crossing the railroad tracks) is known as The dark Side.... with challenging turns, logs, roots, jumps, and plenty of ups and downs. We will do 3 loops of this section, you can easily bail after 1 or 2 loops 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 |
| 11/7/2009 | 10:00 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 |
| 11/8/2009 | 8:00 AM | 20 - 25 mi, 11 - 15 mph | Panera Bread, Elmhurst | Petra 331.642.0625 | Sunday's w/Petra S n 'G Sunday ride, back by 11 AM. Precipitation and temperature below 30 deg cancels. This will be a show and go those Sundays I can't be there. |
| 11/8/2009 | 8:30 am | 56ish miles/14-16 mph | Prairie Point Recreation Center, Oswego | Nancy Rice 630-621-6046(cell) 630-717-9923 (home) | Oswego to Newark Mostly country roads, with rolling hills, to eat at Newark's Country Cafe. No bathrooms available at start or for next 20 miles. Call for directions to start. Bring snacks and water. |
| 11/8/2009 | 8:30 AM | 36 miles, 15-17 mph pace | Panera Bread at York & North Ave | Jeff Wincentsen 630.832.3338h | JeffsSunMorningRide: Herrick Lake for 36 miles Let's try this again. Last time was a rain out. Road bike recommended. Optional sprints. Our return will be via Finley and Lacey. Hope to see you there. Jeff |
| 11/8/2009 | 8:30 AM | 55 Miles, 14-16 MPH | Panera Bread, York & North Elmhurst | Larry Gitchell (708) 421-0120 (C), (708) 409-0105 (H) | Psyched for Cyclocross Ride to see club members Petra and Lynn racing. The plan is to leave 8:30 AM, arrive in Northbrook shortly before noon, watch the activity until 1:00 PM, and arrive back in Elmhurst a little after 4:00 PM. Road ride, some busy streets. Route will include 2-3 sidewalk sneaks and across-the-grass portages. Intermediate rest stops along each leg. Bring water/snacks/lock/money/spare tube, and a headlight/taillight just in case we get delayed coming home. |
| 11/8/2009 | 8:30 AM | Determined by riders who show | Panera Bread at York & North Ave | Determined by riders who show | Sunday Morning Show and Go The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace. |
| 11/8/2009 | 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. |
| 11/8/2009 | 8:30 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. This will be my last club ride for the year. Come join me for a farewell tour. |
| 11/8/2009 | 9:00 AM | ~42 miles 17 - 19 mph | Sunset Knoll Park | Bruce Lloyd 630.832.4979 | Wayne loop We'll ride out to Wayne and return. We will stop at Pratt Wayne Woods for a bathroom break if requested. Bring enough fuel and drink for the ride. Rain cancels the ride. |
| 11/8/2009 | 9:00 AM | 45-55 mi. / 16-18 mph | Trader Joe's in Naperville Plaza | Roger Pardon 1-630-639-8505 | Roger's Sunday Ride Ride to Oswego on lightly traveled rolling country roads. Stop at the Village Grind, and return by noon. No rain, no pain, no snow, we go. |
| 11/8/2009 | 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. |
| 11/9/2009 | 9:00 AM | 30-40 miles / 13-15 mph | McCollum Park, Downers Grove | Art Frigo, 630-417-9387 | MOAB (Monday on a Bike) Casual Monday morning ride. |
| 11/10/2009 | 12:30 AM | Approx. 5 miles | Lisson & Royce Rds, Naperville | Sharon Hermach 312 560 2783 | Hike at Whalon Lake FP Hike around Whalon Lake and then on new paved trail. Entrance to parking lot is south of Lisson and Royce. http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Naperville&state=IL&address=Lisson+Rd+%26+Royce+Rd&zipcode=60565&country=US&latitude=41.71801&longitude=-88.10244&geocode=INTERSECTION. or call for directions. |
| 11/10/2009 | 8:30 AM | 80 mi./17-19mph | Trader Joe's in Naperville Plaza | Roger Pardon 1630-639-8505 | Ride to Sandwich A fast paced ride to Sandwich over rolling low traffic country roads. This may be the last ride of this length for me this year, but the weather looks promising. |
| 11/10/2009 | 9:30 AM | 35 miles at 15-17mph | Imax theatre in Woodridge, corner of Hobson Rd and Rt 53 | Bill Schwartz 630-303-1160 | Imax Tuesday Ride through low traffic streets in south Naperville with a coffee stop half way. |
| 11/11/2009 | 9:30 AM | 40 miles at 15-17 mph | Trader Joe's in Naperville | Bill Schwartz 630-303-1160 | Michal's Trader Joe's Wed ride without Michal We'll follow Michals' route to Batavia, with a stop at Panera, and back. |
| 11/11/2009 | 10:00 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. |
| 11/11/2009 | 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 start time. Mountain bike recommended. Return about 8:30. Rain cancels. |
| 11/11/2009 | 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. |
| 11/12/2009 | 9:30 AM | 50 miles / 14-16 mph | Columbia Woods parking area off Willow Springs Road | Art Frigo, (630) 417-9387 | Centennial Fifty This ride will provide a chance to relive the glory of the October 5 Centennial Century. This new ride will include two 25-mile loops of the Centennial Trail, which is flat and has very little traffic. We will sag from the parking lot at the east end of the trail at the half-way point. If you only want to do 25 miles, you can drop out after the first loop. Bring "fuel" for the sag stop. |
| 11/12/2009 | 9:30 AM | 50-70 mi. 14-17depending where riders want to go | Imax Theater corner of Rt 53 and Hobson Rd | Bill Schwartz 630-303-1160 | Imax Thursday Ride to Batavia and back with a stop at the Village Grind. Rain cancels |
| 11/12/2009 | 10:15 AM | 35 miles at 15 mph | Aurora Metra Train Station | Peter Turula 630 968-3527 (630 643-3527 at ride time) | Ride West from Aurora Take the BNSF Metra train to Aurora for an all road ride out to Kaneville, and beyond, and return on the V. Gilman Trail (almost all paved). |
| 11/12/2009 | 7:15 PM | Community Bank, Elmhurst | Ray Dal Lago, 630-543-4655 | Monthly Club Meeting Monthly club meeting. Board meeting immediately prior at 6:15. | |
| 11/13/2009 | 9:00 AM | 45 miles, 14-16 MPH | Depot, Elmhurst | Larry Gitchell (708) 421-0120 (C), (708) 409-0105 (H) | Freaky Friday Frolic Friday morning road ride. The current plan is lunch at Sari Thai in Hanover Park. Bring money and a lock. Route will include roads of varying traffic levels, paved paths, and a couple Metra station sneaks. |
| 11/13/2009 | 10:00 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. |
| 11/13/2009 | 10 AM | 25 miles / 11 mph | Clyde Estates, Downers Grove | Peter Turula 630 968-3527 (630 643-3527 at ride time) | EZ Ride A leisurely road ride. May have a few hills. |
| 11/13/2009 | 1:00 PM | Approx 30 miles @14-16mph | IMAX Theater, Rt 53 and Woodridge Dr, Woodridge | George Hermach 630-717-1660, cell 630-886-1151 day of ride | TGIF2 Ride Road ride around the western suburbs. We'll probably ride much of the same route as last week but in the reverse direction. Expect to be back by 4PM. |
| 11/14/2009 | 7:40 AM | 22 miles roundtrip 16-18 MPH | 506 Wildflower Way Streamwood | Steve Omori 630-204-8975 | Ride to Saturday Morning Fast Ride Ride with me from my house to Karim's SMFR. Ride back afterwards. |
| 11/14/2009 | 7:40 AM | 22 miles roundtrip 16-18 MPH | 506 Wildflower Way Streamwood | Steve Omori 630-204-8975 | Ride to Saturday Morning Fast Ride Ride with me from my house to Karim's SMFR. Ride back afterwards. |
| 11/14/2009 | 7:45 AM | 10 miles each way, 17-19 MPH pace | 713 Charles CT, Addison | Ray Dal Lago 630-543-4655 | The Ride to the Ride Join Ray for a ride to and from the Saturday Morning Fast Ride. The Saturday Morning Fast Ride leaves LifeTime Fitness in Schaumburg at 8:30 AM. After returning to LifeTime you'll ride back to Ray's house. Mileage total for both rides will be around 63 miles. Rain will cancel The Ride to the Ride. |
| 11/14/2009 | 8:30 AM | ~ 45miles, 16-18mph avg | Lifetime Fitness Center, Schaumburg | Karim Mouline, 847-254-5752 | Saturday Morning Fast Ride Saturday Morning Fast Ride (SMFR) a.k.a Long Lost Karim Ride (LLKR) is back on schedule :-) We'll ride from Schaumburg to Hoffman Estates to the Hills of Barrington, 1 rest stop, no one left behind. Paceline skills required. Automatically cancelled by Rain, Snow, or highest forecast < 32F (0C) |
| 11/14/2009 | 9:00 AM | 40 miles @ 13 to 15 MPH | Elmhurst Depot | Betty Bond 630-932-0271 Cell 630-881-1177 | Ride to see Petra Race We will ride to Bloomingdale, watch Petra race, then ride back to Elmhurst. There will be a short stop at Starbucks on the way...but not an official lunch stop. So bring food and drink if you think you will get hungry. We will try to get back to Elmhurst between 2:30 and 3:00 PM. We have Larry Gitchell to thank for this fine route. |
| 11/14/2009 | 10:00 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 |
| 11/15/2009 | 8:00 AM | 20 - 25 mi, 11 - 15 mph | Panera Bread, Elmhurst | Petra 331.642.0625 | Sunday's w/Petra S n 'G Sunday ride, back by 11 AM. Precipitation and temperature below 30 deg cancels. This will be a show and go those Sundays I can't be there. |
| 11/15/2009 | 8:00 AM | 20 - 25 mi 11 - 15 mph | Panera Elmhurst | Petra 331.642.0625 | Re-Sched Sunday Breakfast Ride The Sunday Time Change and Breakfast Ride has to be re-scheduled. Celebrate the end of another riding season by riding around Elmhurst and then breakfast at the Rainbow Restaurant in Elmhurst. I apologize for the late notice, but realized after talking with club members my race schedule would interfere with leading an enjoyable ride and breakfast. Thanks for understanding. |
| 11/15/2009 | 8:30 AM | Determined by riders who show | Panera Bread at York & North Ave | Determined by riders who show | Sunday Morning Show and Go The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace. |
| 11/15/2009 | 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. |
| 11/15/2009 | 9:00 AM | 45-55 mi. / 16-18 mph | Trader Joe's in Naperville Plaza | Roger Pardon 1-630-639-8505 | Roger's Sunday Ride Ride to Oswego on lightly traveled rolling country roads. Stop at the Village Grind, and return by noon. No rain, no pain, no snow, we go. |
| 11/15/2009 | 9:30 AM | ~ 20 miles moderate ~3 hours | Wolf Road Woods--Palos Forest Preserve | George Pastorino 708-903-8700 | Palos Single Track Ride Nov.15th Come on out and join Pussanee and I on a 20 mile Palos singletrack ride. Fall is the prime mountain bike season. Lots of smiles per mile. Cars? What cars? |
| 11/15/2009 | 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. |
| 11/15/2009 | 1:30 PM | 20 to 30 miles 10-12mph | Villa Park Depot Villa Ave & IPP | Judy Mikesell 630-833-1036 day of ride 630-290-2675 | Sunday afternoon trail ride Trails and side streets |
| 11/16/2009 | 9:30 AM | 30 miles at14-16 | McCullom Park, Downers Grove | Bill Schwartz 630-303-1160 | Monday Ride from McCullom Park 9:30 start We will ride to one of Aft's food places and back for a leisurely Monday start |
| 11/17/2009 | 9:30 AM | Approx 20 miles 11-13 mph | IMAX Woodridge | Sharon Hermach | Tuesday IMAX Slower If the weather forecasts of rain are wrong lets ride. Call if it's questionable. |
| 11/17/2009 | 9:30 AM | 35 miles at 14- 16 mph. | Imax Theater corner of Rt 53 and Hobson Rd | Bill Schwartz 630-303-1160 | Imax Tuesday Ride through residential streets to south Naperville, with a stop at a coffee shop and back. |
| 11/18/2009 | 10:00 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. |
| 11/18/2009 | 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. |
| 11/18/2009 | 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 start time. Mountain bike recommended. Return about 8:30. Rain cancels. |
| 11/19/2009 | 9:30am | 50-60 mi./ 16-18mph | IMAX in Woodridge | Roger Pardon 630-639-8505 | Thursday IMAX I will be leading Bill's ride to the Village Grind in Oswego. We will take the usual route over rolling country roads with low traffic and the weather should be good, but seasonably cool. |
| 11/19/2009 | 1:00 pm | 6 miles | Herrick Lake FP Wheaton | Sharon Hermach 312 560 2783 | Hike Herrick Lake FP Another hike to get prepared for Ted's hikes in Dec. There will be opportunities to do less miles for those who don't want to hike for 6 miles. Meet in the parking lot on the south side of Butterfield Rd. just east of Herrick/Wiesbrook road |
| 11/20/2009 | 8:00 AM | 11 - 14 mph 30 - 35 miles | Elmhurst Depot | Mary Jo Bolan 630 887 9652 | Breakfast Ride Ride the new bridges and paths of the Salt Creek Trail wherever possible to Busse Woods. Breakfast at Rose Garden Cafe, 111 East Higgins Road, Elk Grove Village. We will ride about 13 miles to the restaurant and ride the paths around Busse after breakfast. Most of the new path is paved. A short portion is packed limestone. |
| 11/20/2009 | 10 AM | 25 miles / 12 mph | Clyde Estates, Downers Grove | Peter Turula 630 968-3527 (630 643-3527 at ride time) | Easy Road Ride A leisurely road ride. Probably to Hinsdale and Willowbrook, depending on the wind. Directions to start at turula.com/ride . |
| 11/20/2009 | 10:00 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. |
| 11/20/2009 | 1:00 PM | Approx 30 miles @14-16mph | IMAX Theater, Rt 53 and Woodridge Dr, Woodridge | George Hermach 630-717-1660, cell 630-886-1151 day of ride | TGIF 3 Social ride into northwest Naperville. Back by 4PM. |
| 11/21/2009 | 7:40 AM | 22 miles roundtrip/17-19 MPH | 506 Wildflower Way Streamwood | Steve Omori 630-204-8975 | Ride to Saturday Morning Fast Ride Ride over from my house to LTF in Schaumburg for the Saturday Morning Fast Ride. Back to my house after. |
| 11/21/2009 | 7:45 AM | 21 miles total, 17-19 MPH | 713 Charles CT, Addison | Ray Dal Lago 630-543-4655 | Ride to the Ride Join Ray as he rides to the Saturday Morning Fast Ride in Schaumburg. The Saturday Morning Fast Ride starts at LifeTime Fitness on Higgins Rd. in Schaumburg (see details elsewhere in the Ride Schedule). After the Fast Ride Ray will ride back to his house. Total for both rides is about 65 miles. Rain cancels the Ride to the Ride. |
| 11/21/2009 | 8:30 AM | ~ 45miles, 18-20 mph avg | Lifetime Fitness Center, Schaumburg | Karim Mouline, 847-254-5752 | Saturday Morning Fast Ride Saturday Morning Fast Ride (SMFR) a.k.a Long Lost Karim Ride (LLKR) is back on schedule :-) We'll ride from Schaumburg to Hoffman Estates to the Hills of Barrington, 1 rest stop, no one left behind. Paceline skills required. Automatically cancelled by Rain, Snow, or highest forecast < 32F (0C) |
| 11/21/2009 | 9:00 am | 30 -35 miles at 12-14 mph | Elmhurst Depot | Gerry Fekete (708) 352 -0913 | Riverside Ramble Ride to Riverside and around with a stop for coffee and doughnuts.On paved paths or roads. |
| 11/21/2009 | 9:00 AM | 35 Miles, 13-15 MPH | Depot, Elmhurst | Larry Gitchell (708) 421-0120 (C), (708) 409-0105 (H) | Greenway Explorer North Ride as much of the Salt Creek Greenway Trail as conditions allow, headed toward Busse Woods. Mountain Bike Recommended. |
| 11/21/2009 | 10:00 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 |
| 11/21/2009 | 10 am | 4-6 miles at a leisurely pace | Fullersburg Woods Main Entrance | Carole Danillo 630-495-8162 | Hike Fullersburg Woods Hike Fullersburg Woods with a stop at Graue Mill to visit the Christmas at the Mill Boutique. Lunch afterward at the York Tavern. Rain will cancel this event. Call on my cell at 630-935-8953 the day of the event if in doublt |
| 11/22/2009 | 8:00 AM | 20 - 25 mi, 11 - 15 mph | Panera Bread, Elmhurst | Petra 331.642.0625 | Sunday's w/Petra S n 'G Sunday ride, back by 11 AM. Precipitation and temperature below 30 deg cancels. This will be a show and go those Sundays I can't be there. |
| 11/22/2009 | 8:30 AM | Determined by riders who show | Panera Bread at York & North Ave | Determined by riders who show | Sunday Morning Show and Go The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace. |
| 11/22/2009 | 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. |
| 11/22/2009 | 8:30 AM | 35 Miles, 13-15 MPH | Panera Bread, York & North, Elmhurst | Larry Gitchell (708) 421-0120 (C), (708) 409-0105 (H) | Greenway South Sunday Ride the Salt Creek Greenway Trail to Chicago Portage at 47th & Harlem. All pavement route, on streets and paths. Coffee and donut stop along the way. |
| 11/22/2009 | 9:00 AM | 45-55 mi. / 16-18 mph | Trader Joe's in Naperville Plaza | Roger Pardon 1-630-639-8505 | Roger's Sunday Ride Ride to Oswego on lightly traveled rolling country roads. Stop at the Village Grind, and return by noon. No rain, no pain, no snow, we go. |
| 11/22/2009 | 10:00 AM | ~ 20 miles moderate ~3 hours | Wolf Road Woods--Palos Forest Preserve | George Pastorino 708-903-8700 | Palos Single Track Ride Nov. 22nd Palos Single Track Ride Nov.22nd Come on out and join Pussanee and I on a 20 mile Palos singletrack ride. Fall is the prime mountain bike season. Come on out and enjoy the sounds and sights of the woods. |
| 11/22/2009 | 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. |
| 11/23/2009 | 9:00 am | Approx. 20 miles 11-13 mph | McCollum Park, Downers Grove | Sharon Hermach 312 560 2783 | Slower Monday Ride Ride around Downers Grove and Oakbrook. Coffee stop if riders prefer. Bring a snack. |
| 11/23/2009 | 9:00 AM | 30-40 miles / 13-15 mph | McCollum Park, Downers Grove | Art Frigo, 630-417-9387 | MOAB (Monday on a Bike) Casual Monday morning ride. |
| 11/24/2009 | 9:30 AM | 35 miles at 14- 16 mph. | Imax Theater corner of Rt 53 and Hobson Rd | Bill Schwartz 630-303-1160 | Imax Tuesday Ride through Naperville to a stop at Panera and back. Low traffic roads . Rain cancels |
| 11/24/2009 | 1:00 PM | about 5 miles, fairly slow paced walking | 845 Clyde, Downers Grove | Joanne Dybala 630-493-1514 | Barth Pond and Beyond - hike Walk through the neighborhood, passing through several parks. View an interesting example of folk art. |
| 11/25/2009 | 10:00 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. |
| 11/25/2009 | 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. |
| 11/26/2009 | 8:30 AM | 40+ miles 18-20 MPH | Panera Bread, Elmhurst | Ray Dal Lago 630-543-4655 | Thanksgiving Day Fast Ride Join Ray for a good work-out to jump start your holiday metabolism. Some sprints, more than a few pace lines and lots of fun. Pace line skills required. One stop if requested. Rain or snow cancel the ride. |
| 11/26/2009 | 8:30 am | 30-35 miles, 16-18 mph | Atten Park, Wiesbrook Road, Wheaton | Michael Trippiedi 630-334-6163 | Thanksgiving Day Ride to Geneva A fast ride from Wheaton to Geneva with optional sprint through Fermi Lab. Brief stop at Starbucks, back by 11 am. Rain or snow cancels. |
| 11/26/2009 | 8:30 AM | 30 Miles, 13-15 MPH | Spring Road at Prairie Path, Elmhurst IL | Larry Gitchell (708) 421-0120 (C), (708) 409-0105 (H) | Turkey Day 2009 Our traditional Thanksgiving Day ride to Brookfield Zoo. Park in the lot between Stemple's Cycle Center and the Prairie Path (494 South Spring Road, Elmhurst IL 60126). SAG wagon with snacks and hot drinks provided. Zoo admission is free for the day. We'll spend about 90 minutes visiting the animals before the return trip. Bring a lock (you can store it in the SAG while we're riding). |
| 11/26/2009 | 11:30 AM | Hike 11:30 - 1:00pm / Buffet 1:30 about $15.00 | White Pines State Park - Oregon, IL | Judy Mikesell 630-833-1036 day of ride 630-290-2675 | Thanksgiving Day Hike & Buffet !!!! RESERVATION REQUIRED !!!! Thursday November 26nd To reserve a spot either e-mail me at mikesell2@juno.com or call 630.833.1036 I made lunch buffet reservations for 20. If you think you are interested please let me know. (I can always reduce the reservation, but by early Nov. it is hard to increase the number.) If you have a non-hiker that would like to come, there is a small gift shop where they can wait by the fireplace, just have them bring a book or something. We hike - so dress for the weather and bring water & a snack. White Pines is 8 miles west of Oregon, IL if you take North Ave. White Pines is 12 miles north of Dixon, IL if you take I88. Allow about 2 hours drive time. From the north or south, take I-39 to the Oregon exit (Route 64). take Route 64 west to Oregon. You will turn left at Route 2 and continue to Pines Road. Turn right on Pines Road and go about 8 miles to the park entrance. If you are coming from eastern or western Illinois, take Toll Road IL RT 88 to the Dixon exit (Route 26). Take Route 26 north through Dixon to Lowell Park Road. Turn right and go about 11 miles to the stop sign which is Pines Road. Turn right on Pines Road and go about one mile to the park entrance. |
| 11/27/2009 | 8:00 AM | 11 - 14 mph 20 - 35 miles | Elmhurst Depot | Dick Diebold | Breakfast Ride Post thanksgiving breakfast ride. Turkey will not be served. Distance will depend on weather. |
| 11/27/2009 | 10:00 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. |
| 11/28/2009 | 7:45 AM | 21 total miles, 17-19 MPH | 713 Charles CT Addison | Ray Dal Lago 630-543-4655 | Ride to the Ride Join Ray for a warm-up ride to the Saturday Fast Ride in Schaumburg. Expect around 65 miles total for both rides. |
| 11/28/2009 | 8:30 AM | 45-50miles, 18-20mph | Lifetime Fitness Center, Schaumburg | Karim Mouline, 847-254-5752 | Saturday Morning Fast Ride a.k.a LLKR Saturday Morning Fast Ride (SMFR) a.k.a Long Lost Karim Ride (LLKR) had a record 18 riders last Saturday! We'll ride from Schaumburg to Hoffman Estates to the Hills of Barrington, 1 rest stop, no one left behind. Paceline skills required. Cue sheet provided upon request. Automatically cancelled by Rain, Snow, or highest forecast < 32F (0C) |
| 11/28/2009 | 9:00 AM | 42 Miles, 14-16 MPH | Depot, Elmhurst | Larry Gitchell (708) 421-0120 (C), (708) 409-0105 (H) | High Performance Pedaling Start your Christmas Shopping at Performance Cycle Schaumburg. All pavement ride, using the direct approach - somewhat busier roads, but longer open stretches between stops. Bring money, a lock, and a bag to haul home the goodies. Short intermediate stops each way. |
| 11/28/2009 | 10:00 am | 18 miles/10-12 mph | Elmhurst Depot | Mike Cosentino 630-464-3715 | Saturday Show and Go NAR (New Adventure Riders): Looking at the forecast, Saturday seems to be the only decent day for riding (47* and Sunny). I will lead a NAR to christen the two new Salt Creek Greenway Trail bridges. We will meet at the depot and ride with a comfortable pace of 10-12 miles to Salt Creek Park and return for a total distance of about 17-18 miles. |
| 11/28/2009 | 10 AM | 45 miles at 17 mph | Clyde Estates, Downers Grove | Peter Turula 630 968-3527 (630 643-3527 at ride time) | Moderately Fast Road Ride Route TBD, but avoiding shopping centers and probably to Aurora. Nominal cruising speed of 17 mph - computer average should turn out to be about 14 to 15. See http://turula.com/ride for directions to the start location. |
| 11/28/2009 | 10:00 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 |
| 11/28/2009 | 10:00 AM | ~28 miles moderate pace | Brown County State Park, Nashville Indiana | George Pastorino 708-903-8700 | Brown County Mountain Bike Ride The Mountain Bike trails here are among the finest we have ever ridden, 30 miles of twisty, hilly, narrow single-track. It really feels as if you are riding in an I.M.B.A. Calender. Although they do have beginner trails, my opinion is that this area is best for intermediate level and above. More info in e-mail. This is Mountain Bike Heaven |
| 11/29/2009 | 8:00 AM | 20 - 25 mi, 11 - 15 mph | Panera Bread, Elmhurst | Petra 331.642.0625 | Sunday's w/Petra S n 'G Sunday ride, back by 11 AM. Precipitation and temperature below 30 deg cancels. This will be a show and go those Sundays I can't be there. |
| 11/29/2009 | 8:30 AM | 35 Miles, 14-16 MPH | Panera Bread, York & North Elmhurst | Larry Gitchell (708) 421-0120 (C), (708) 409-0105 (H) | Sunday Morning Southwest We'll ride southwest on roads and paved paths. Coffee stop in beautiful downtown Downers Grove. |
| 11/29/2009 | 8:30 AM | Determined by riders who show | Panera Bread at York & North Ave | Determined by riders who show | Sunday Morning Show and Go The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace. |
| 11/29/2009 | 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. |
| 11/29/2009 | 9:00 AM | 45-55 mi. / 16-18 mph | Trader Joe's in Naperville Plaza | Roger Pardon 1-630-639-8505 | Roger's Sunday Ride Ride to Oswego on lightly traveled rolling country roads. Stop at the Village Grind, and return by noon. No rain, no pain, no snow, we go. |
| 11/29/2009 | 9:30 am | 11 mile hike | Greene Valley Forest Preserve | Mary Lee St. Aubin 708-557-8386 | Greene Valley Hike This is one of a weekly series of Sunday hikes sponsored by the Forest Trails Hiking Club to which several EBC members belong. I understand they walk at a fairly quick pace (3+ mph), but since the hike is nearby and in a area we know, it is a good one to try. To get to the start point, drive west from Rte 53 on Hobson Rd for 0.5 miles to Greene Rd; turn left (south); go 0.3 miles to the parking lot on the left (east) side of the road. |
| 11/29/2009 | 10:00 AM | ~28 miles moderate pace | Brown County State Park, Nashville Indiana | George Pastorino 708-903-8700 | Brown County Mountain Bike Ride The Mountain Bike trails here are among the finest we have ever ridden, 30 miles of twisty, hilly, narrow single-track. It really feels as if you are riding in an I.M.B.A. Calender. Although they do have beginner trails, my opinion is that this area is best for intermediate level and above. More info in e-mail. This is Mountain Bike Heaven |
| 11/29/2009 | 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. |
| 11/30/2009 | 9:00 AM | 30-40 miles / 13-15 mph | McCollum Park, Downers Grove | Art Frigo, 630-417-9387 | MOAB (Monday on a Bike) Casual Monday morning ride. |