January 2010 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
1/1/20109:00 AMDistance depends on weather @ 9 to 11 mphElmhurst DepotJoanne DeZur 630/833-7688 (after 8:00 A.M. day of ride 630/336-9253)Tradition - New Years Day
We will ride a distance based on the temperature and wind up at Egg Harbor in downtown Elmhurst for food. If it is snowing or icey streets we will just meet at the depot and drive to Egg Harbor for breakfast. Call if you have any questions, last year we got to ride about 6 miles to start off the new bicycle season.
1/1/201010:00 AMDetermined by ridersSunset Knoll Park on Finley Rd. half mile north of Roosevelt, LombardDetermined by ridersLombard Friday Show and Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace.
1/1/201010:00 AM25-30 Miles, 13-15 MPHDepot, ElmhurstLarry Gitchell (708) 421-0120 (C), (708) 409-0105 (H)New Year's Lunch Ride
New Years Day Ride that's also a Friday Lunch Ride. Longer first loop followed by lunch at the Elmhurst Family Restaurant (near Lake St and Walnut Ave in Elmhurst), with a short return to the start after eating. In case of poor weather ("If it's snowing, I'm not going") meet at the restaurant at noon for lunch.
1/2/20109:30 AM~ 12 miles moderate pacePalos Forest Preserve-- Maple Lake Boating CenterGeorge Pastorino 708-903-8700 & Chuck Gentile 708-289-3988Chuck and George's Excellent Adventure
This is a joint mtb single-track ride lead by Chuck Gentile and George Pastorino. Pussanee will assist as needed. Single track experience required as this is not a beginner ride. Please bring plenty of water and energy bars and snacks to keep you going for ~2+ hours. Chuck, George and Pussanee will have radios, no one lost or left behind. From I-55, exit at LaGrange Road (Route 45) south. After a mile, turn right onto Archer Ave. Map in e-mail
1/2/201010:00 AMDetermined by ridersDepot ElmhurstDetermined by ridersSaturday Show and Go
The riders will determine the ride leader, distance and pace
1/3/20109:30 AMDetermined by ridersPanera Bread at York & North AveDetermined by ridersSunday Morning Show and Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace.
1/3/201012:30 PMDetermined by ridersGazebo, Glen EllynDetermined by ridersSunday Show and Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace.
1/5/20109:30 AM3 HOUR HIKE (APPROX)LITTLE RED SCHOOL HOUSETED SWARD 708 354-5782 CELL:708 446-3533 DAY OF HIKETED'S TOURS PART 6
A new look at some old trails. Little Red School House is 1/2 mile South of 95th St. on Willow Springs Rd. (Flavin/104th Ave.). Bring snacks.
1/9/20108:00 AM~18 MILESTeason WoodsChuck GentileBIG BERTHA DOUBLE XX
Please join me on a challenging double track hill route with my special twist to add a little more pain.We will ride two laps of double track with my little twist to keep it fresh and challenging .George Pastorino will sweep. Teason Woods is located on the southeast corner of RTE 83 and 104th Ave.
1/9/201010:00 AMDetermined by ridersDepot ElmhurstDetermined by ridersSaturday Show and Go
The riders will determine the ride leader, distance and pace
1/10/20109:30 AMDetermined by ridersPanera Bread at York & North AveDetermined by ridersSunday Morning Show and Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace.
1/10/20101:00 PMabout 2 hour snowshoeing hikeLyman Woods - Downers Grove, IL Judy Mikesell 630-833-1036 day of ride 630-290-2675Snowshoeing
Join me for a snowshoeing hike at Lyman woods located on the south/east corner of Highland & 31st - call if you would like to use a pair of extra snowshoes
1/10/201012:30 PMDetermined by ridersGazebo, Glen EllynDetermined by ridersSunday Show and Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace.
1/11/201010:00 AM5+ miles at a leisurely paceUnion Station, ChicagoCarole Danillo 630-495-8162Hike to Shedd Aquarium
We will hike from Union Station to the Shedd Aquarium, about 2.5 miles. If the weather is very bad, we will take a bus to the museum campus. This is a free day at the Aquarium, a savings of $25. http://chicago.metromix.com/events/museum_exhibit/free-general-admission-grant-park-museums/1679331/content We will have lunch at the Aquarium. More details will be sent to the EBC list server a couple of days before the hike. Call me on my cell (630-935-8953) the day of the ride if questions.
1/12/20109:30 AM3 HOUR HIKE (APPROX)Teason"s Woods Forest PreserveTED SWARD 708 354-5782 CELL:708 446-3533 DAY OF HIKETED'S TOURS PART 7
Meet at Teason's Woods Forest Preserve at the intersection of 111th St.(Route 83) and104th Ave.(Willow Springs Rd.) SE corner. Palos Area. Bring snacks.
1/13/201010:00 AMDetermined by ridersMcCollum Park, Downers GroveDetermined by ridersWednesday Show n Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace.
1/13/20106:30 PMDetermined by ridersDepot, Villa ParkDetermined by ridersWednesday Night Show n Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace. Lights are needed.
1/14/201010:00 AM45mi/14-17mphTrader Joe'sRoger Pardon 630-639-8505Trader Joe's to Oswego
Ride to the Village Grind returns over rolling low traffic country roads. The weather should be good.
1/14/20106:15 PMEBC Board MeetingCommunity Bank, ElmhurstJohn Park, 630.965.2740Monthly Board Meeting
Open to all members.
1/14/20107:15 PMEBC General MeetingCommunity Bank, ElmhurstJohn Park, 630.965.2740Monthly Club Meeting
Register for door prizes and pick-up purchased EBC Calendars.
1/15/201010:00 AMDetermined by ridersSunset Knoll Park on Finley Rd. half mile north of Roosevelt, LombardDetermined by ridersLombard Friday Show and Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace.
1/15/201010:00 AM20-25 miles / 12-14 mphMcCollum Park in Downers GroveArt Frigo, (630) 417-9387Late Breakfast (or Lunch?) at Emmy's
Weather looks good. Let's try to do a late breakfast or early lunch at Emmy's on Ogden in Westmont.
1/16/201010:00 AMDetermined by ridersDepot ElmhurstDetermined by ridersSaturday Show and Go
The riders will determine the ride leader, distance and pace
1/16/20101:00 PMApprox 20-25 miles @ 12-15 MPHMcCollum Park, Downers GroveGeorge Hermach 630-717-1660, cell 630-886-1151 day of rideSaturday Afternoon Ride
Take advantage of the warmest part of the day on a nice afternoon ride around the western suburbs. Coffee shop stop about mid-point of ride. We'll regroup at key turns so no one will be dropped.
1/16/20102:30 PM25 miles 15-17MPHFermilab-Pine St. overflow parking lotSteve Omori 630-204-8975Fermilab Loops
Join me outside for some laps around Fermilab. It is a 7 mile loop from the east gate to the west gate. I plan on 3-4 loops. The overflow parking lot is on the south side of the eastbound lane of Pine St. You will need photo ID to enter Fermilab by car. http://www.fnal.gov/pub/visiting/map/wilson.html
1/17/20109:30 AM30-35 miles 14-16 MPHPanera Bread, York St and North Ave, ElmhurstLarry Gitchell (708) 421-0120 (C), (708) 409-0105The Lunge to Lisle
Start training for Mushroom Fest and Madison in May - this is a hilly ride to Lisle and back. All-pavement, some busy streets due to bypassing most of our normal, currently iced-over sneak paths. Mid-ride break in Lisle.
1/17/20109:30 AMDetermined by ridersPanera Bread at York & North AveDetermined by ridersSunday Morning Show n Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace.
1/17/201010:00 AM45mi./ 14-17mphTrader Joe's in Naperville PlazaRoger Pardon 630-639-8505Trader Joe's to Oswego
Easy ride to The Village Grind over low traffic rolling country roads. Join me for some relief from the indoor trainer.
1/17/201012:30 PMDetermined by ridersGazebo, Glen EllynDetermined by ridersSunday Show and Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace.
1/19/20109:30 AM3 HOUR HIKE (APPROX)WATERFALL GLEN FOREST PRESERVETED SWARD 708 354-5782 CELL:708 446-3533 DAY OF HIKETED'S TOURS PART 8
Meet in the parking lot of the Park Ranger's Residence / Outdoor Education Camp. - Located 7/10 mile West of Route 83 on Bluff Rd. Bring snacks.
1/19/201010:00 AM45mi./ 14-17mphTrader Joe's in Naperville PlazaRoger Pardon 630-639-8505Trader Joe's to Oswego
Easy ride to The Village Grind over low traffic rolling country roads. Join me for some relief from the indoor trainer.
1/20/201010:00 AMDetermined by ridersMcCollum Park, Downers GroveDetermined by ridersWednesday Show n Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace.
1/20/20106:30 PMDetermined by ridersDepot, Villa ParkDetermined by ridersWednesday Night Show n Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace. Lights are needed.
1/22/20108:00 AMApprox 5 mile hikeSpring Rock Park in Western SpringsGerry Fekete (708) 352 -0913 Cell: 708 565-9430Hike to Breakfast
Hike about 2 miles to breakfast at Honey Bee Cafe in Western Springs. It's on 47th, a little west of Willow Springs Rd. Hike about 3 miles after breakfast.
1/22/20109:00 AM~35 miles medium pace 14 - 16 Avg.Columbia Woods, Willow SpringsGeorge Pastorino 708-903-8700Hill training Road ride
Well it looks like we will be goofy enough to do ride Quadrupedal on our tandem, so better get started on the hills now. All bikes welcome. Join Pussanee and I for a brisk paced road ride that has a good amount of hills. We will work our way out to Bluff and Joilet Roads in Romeoville and back. This is good route to get some climbing in. 1 short rest stop. Link to driving directions will be sent in e-mail.
1/22/20109:00 AM25 miles / 12-14 mphMcCollum Park in Downers GroveArt Frigo, (630) 417-9387Breakfast at Moondance Diner
Ride to Moondance Diner near Ogden Avenue and Route 83 for breakfast. Bad weather or slippery roads cancels the ride, BUT NOT THE BREAKFAST!
1/22/201010:00 AMDetermined by ridersSunset Knoll Park on Finley Rd. half mile north of Roosevelt, LombardDetermined by ridersLombard Friday Show and Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace.
1/22/20102:00 PM30-35 mi. / 14-17 mphTrader Joe's in Naperville PlazaRoger Pardon 630-639-8505Trader Joe's Short
Ride to Schlapp Rd. and back with no stops. We need to get back before dark.
1/23/201010:00 AMDetermined by ridersDepot ElmhurstDetermined by ridersSaturday Show and Go
The riders will determine the ride leader, distance and pace
1/23/201010:00 AM30 miles, 14-16 MPHDepot, ElmhurstLarry Gitchell (708) 421-0120 (C), (708) 409-0105 (H)Wander to Wheaton
Saturday Show & Go offering - take a ride to Wheaton so your leader can pick up bike tools. If it's not actively raining (or anyhting else) at ride time, we'll go, and hope for the best...
1/24/20109:30 AMDetermined by ridersPanera Bread at York & North AveDetermined by ridersSunday Morning Show n Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace.
1/24/20109:30 AM25-30 Miles, 14-16 MPHPanera Bread, York St & North Ave, ElmhurstLarry Gitchell (708) 421-0120 (C), (708) 409-0105 (H)Shower Dodging Ride
Accuweather calls for unseasonably warm, with a chance of showers. If it's not actively raining at ride time, we'll go, and hope for the best. All-pavement route, destination to be determined.
1/24/201012:30 PMDetermined by ridersGazebo, Glen EllynDetermined by ridersSunday Show and Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace.
1/26/20109:30 AM3 HOUR HIKE (APPROX)LITTLE RED SCHOOL HOUSETED SWARD 708 354-5782 CELL:708 446-3533 DAY OF HIKETED'S TOURS PART 9
New route. Little Red School House is located 1/2 mile South of 95th St. on Willow Springs Rd. (Flavin/104th Ave.). Bring snacks
1/27/201010:00 AMDetermined by ridersMcCollum Park, Downers GroveDetermined by ridersWednesday Show n Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace.
1/27/20106:30 PMDetermined by ridersDepot, Villa ParkDetermined by ridersWednesday Night Show n Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace. Lights are needed.
1/28/201011:00 AM5 miles / about 15 min/miMcCollum Park in Downers GroveArt Frigo, (630) 417-9387Floridays Indoor Hike
The forecast for January 28 is cold, so let's move indoors. We will hike on the track at the Downers Grove Recreation and Fitness Center. Parking is south of the facility. Meet in the lobby. The day use charge for the track is $2 for residents of DG and $3 for non-residents. The track has storage cubicles for coats, etc. I suggest you wear shorts and your EBC jersey or other bike jersey, so we can "mark" the track! Jimmy Buffet parrot-head attire is also acceptable. The 11:00 AM start time was chosen because there is low activity at the facility at that time. After our hike, we can gather at Jimmy John's for sandwiches.
1/29/20108:00 AM5 milesWhitlock Park, 40th and Fairview, Downers Grove, IlMary Jo Bolan 630 887 9652Friday breakfast walk
Walk about two miles to breakfast and three miles thereafter.
1/29/20109:00 AM~ 12 miles moderate pacePalos Forest Preserve-- Maple Lake Boating CenterGeorge and Pussanee Pastorino 708-903-8700Palos Single Track Ride
Thank the heavens! The Cold has finally returned!!!!! Ride time temps should be under 10 degrees which is just ideal for Winter Mountain Biking, so come out for some fun in the woods.
1/29/201010:00 AMDetermined by ridersSunset Knoll Park on Finley Rd. half mile north of Roosevelt, LombardDetermined by ridersLombard Friday Show and Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace.
1/30/20109 AM~ 15 miles moderate pacePalos Forest Preserve-- Maple Lake Boating CenterGeorge and Pussanee Pastorino 708-903-8700Palos Singletrack ride
Our prayers have been answered! The Cold has finally returned!!!!! Ride time temps should be about 10 degrees which is just ideal for Winter Mountain Biking, so come out for some fun in the woods. Cold Beer and Hot soup at Staggheads Pub after the ride.
1/30/201010:00 AMDetermined by ridersDepot ElmhurstDetermined by ridersSaturday Show and Go
The riders will determine the ride leader, distance and pace
1/31/20108:00 AMTBDIronwood, MichiganSharon Hermach 312 560 2783Annual UP Ski Trip
Annual trip to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, hiking or snowshoeing. Join the group for outdoor activities and indoor gatherings for eating and games.
1/31/20108:30 AM~ 12 miles moderate paceScuppernong Trail Eagle, WisconsinGeorge PastorinoKettle Moraine Scuppernong X-C ski
We have been up to Kettle Morraine State Forest twice in the last 2 weeks and conditions have been great. This time we will ski Scuppernong which is double tracked groomed for striders only. Conditions should be ideal. 94 north to 50 west to 12 west to 67 north to ZZ east to Trail head.. 2 hours flat. Wi. State Park vehicle admission stickers and trail passes required and may be purchase onsite
1/31/20109:30 AMDetermined by ridersPanera Bread at York & North AveDetermined by ridersSunday Morning Show n Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace.
1/31/20109:30AM30 Miles / 12-14 MPHPanera Bread, North Ave and York Rd, ElmhurstSam Gunda, 630-8337410, Ride Day 630-8026448Parallel Roads of Salt Creek Trail, North
Moderate Road Ride. Coffee break at Starbucks Itasca. Will be back by 12:30
1/31/201012:30 PMDetermined by ridersGazebo, Glen EllynDetermined by ridersSunday Show and Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace.