February 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
2/3/201010:00 AMDetermined by ridersMcCollum Park, Downers GroveDetermined by ridersWednesday Show n Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace.
2/3/20106:30 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.
2/4/20109:00 AM12-14 mph / 20-30 mi.Whitlock Park, 40th and Fairview, Downers GroveArt Frigo, 630-417-9387Early Season Ride From Whitlock Park
Wander the streets of Downers Grove, Westmont, Clarendon Hills, Darien, etc. Weather looks to be improving. However, bad roads or weather cancels - check your email on Thursday morning. Whitlock Park is located on Fairview Avenue in Downers Grove. It is on the east side of Fairview Avenue, about 1/3 mile north of Ogden Avenue.
2/4/201010:00 AM45-50 miles/ 14-17 mphTrader Joe's in Naperville PlazaRoger Pardon 1-630-639-8505Trader Joe's to Oswego
A brisk ride over low traffic rolling country roads to The Village Grind for a hot drink & pastry. The weather should be good, and it sure beats staring at the basement walls!
2/5/201010:00 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.
2/6/20108:30 AM~ 12 miles moderate paceScuppernong Trail Eagle, WisconsinGeorge Pastorino 708-903-8700Kettle Moraine Scuppernong X-C ski
We have been up to Kettle Moraine State Forest 3 times in the last 3 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
2/6/201010:00 AM33 Miles, 13-15 MPHDepot, ElmhurstLarry Gitchell (708) 421-0120 (C), (708) 409-0105 (H)Bikewinter Swap
Ride to Bikewinter Swap Meet and Urban Bicycle Expo at Jak's Tavern, 901 West Jackson, Chicago. ($5 suggested donation to attend) Mountain Bike recommended, bring money and a good lock. "If It's Snowing, I'm Not Going" rule applies.
2/6/201010:00 AMDetermined by ridersDepot ElmhurstDetermined by ridersSaturday Show and Go
The riders will determine the ride leader, distance and pace
2/7/20108:30 AM~12 miles moderate pacePalos Forest Preserve-- Maple Lake Boating CenterChuck Gentile 708-289-3988 & George Pastorino 708-903-8700 Chuck and George's Snowy Sunday MTB ride
We should have good snow conditions for a single-track ride at Palos. Come join Chuck and George on another Palos winter adventure. Chuck, George and Pussanee will have radios, no one lost or left behind. Hot Soup and Cold Beers at Staggshead Pub after the ride. Be Outside.
2/7/20109:30 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.
2/7/20109:30 AMDetermined by ridersPanera Bread at York & North AveDetermined by riders Sunday Morning Show n Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace
2/7/20109:30 AM30 miles / 12-14 MPHPanera Bread, North Ave and York Rd ElmhurstSam Gunda 630-8337410Panera to Panera, Elmhurst to Elk Grove
Moderate road ride thru Elmhurst, Bensenville, Elk Grove, Wooddale, Addison, Lombard and Villa park. Will be back by 12:30
2/7/201012:30 PMDetermined by ridersGazebo, Glen EllynDetermined by ridersSunday Show and Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace.
2/10/20106:30 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.
2/11/20106:15 PMEBC Board MeetingCommunity Bank, ElmhurstJohn Park, 630.965.2740Monthly Board Meeting
Open to all members.
2/11/20107:15 PMEBC General MeetingCommunity Bank, ElmhurstJohn Park, 630.965.2740Monthly Club Meeting
Register for door prizes and pick-up purchased EBC Calendars.
2/12/20108:00 AMvariousMatty's Restaurant, 93rd and Rt 83Mary Jo Bolan 630 887 9652Friday breakfast SKI
Drive to breakfast. Following breakfast drive to Waterfall Glen parking lot, north entrance on the west side of Cass just south of I55. Ski up to 9 1/2 miles if conditions allow, or as far as you like. If you do not wish to join us for breakfast meet in the parking lot at 9:15.
2/12/201010:00 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.
2/13/20108:30 AM~4 to 5 hours moderate pace87th street and Country Lane Willow SpringsGeorge Pastorino 708-903-8700 Chuck Gentile 708-289-3988 Palos Backcountry Ski (ungroomed)
Need a little adventure in your life? Want to get off the beaten path? Come join The EBC mountain bike leadership team on a 4 to 5 hour ski excursion at Palos. We will ski all ungroomed trails including many of the single-track trails that are closed to bikes in summer. Steep hills, logs, creek crossings, tight turns, this trip has everything you could want.....except the Groomer. George will lead, Chuck will sweep and Pussanee will assist as needed. Please bring a sandwich, other nutrition, plenty of water and a willingness to get loss a bit! Sense of humor helpful. Sanity not required.
2/13/20109:00 AM4 miles - Walk Maple Grove Forest Preserve, Downers GroveMary Ann Badke 630-663-0295 (h) or 708-341-1160 (c)Downers Grv- Pancakes, Ice Sculptures & Kit Homes
Start in Maple Grove forest preserve walk thru downtown Downers & surrounding neighborhoods. A "rest" stop at a church for a quick pancake breakfast ($5.00) - or you can roam on your own while we eat. Then we will walk off the pancakes by viewing ice sculptures in front of businesses and walk past a few Sears Kit homes. Meet at Maple Grove Forest Preserve parking lot - on north side of Maple Ave. midway between Main St (Downers) and Belmont Ave. You will see baseball fields along Maple Ave.
2/13/201010:00 AMDetermined by ridersDepot ElmhurstDetermined by ridersSaturday Show and Go
The riders will determine the ride leader, distance and pace
2/13/20102:00 PM10-12 Miles, 10-12 MPH Wheeling Westin Hotel, Wheeling ILLarry Gitchell (708) 421-0120 (C), (708) 409-0105 (H)Fanboys on Mountain Bikes
Trail ride attempting introduce science fiction fans to bicycling. We'll ride the Des Plaines River if conditions are suitable, otherwise we'll use paved paths and streets. "If It's Snowing, I'm Not Going" rule applies (ditto for rain). Wheeling Westin as at the Southeast Corner of Milwaukee Avenue and Lake-Cook Road, Wheeling. Assemble on the patio at the sout end of the hotel. Call Larry's cell phone on ride day for further information.
2/14/2010TBDTBDIronwood, MichiganKsenia Turula - 630 968-3527 (cell: 630 643-3527)Another UP Ski Trip
Another week in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, hiking or snowshoeing.
2/14/20109:30 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.
2/14/20109:30 AMDetermined by ridersPanera Bread at York & North AveDetermined by riders Sunday Morning Show n Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace
2/14/201012:30 PMDetermined by ridersGazebo, Glen EllynDetermined by ridersSunday Show and Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace.
2/15/201010:00 AM25 mi @ 12 - 14 mphMaple and Park, LombardKathy Wagner-Selbach C 630.605.7610Better Half of a Birthday
We'll ride east thru Villa Park, Elmhurst and meander back to get 25 miles. Bring $$ for rest stop or bring your own. "If It's Snowing (or too much ice)...We Ain't Going" rule applies.
2/17/201010:00 AMDetermined by ridersMcCollum Park, Downers GroveDetermined by ridersWednesday Show n Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace.
2/17/201010:00 AM4 to 5 mile hikeVilla Park train station 10am or Ogilvie Station ticket counter 10:50amJudy Mikesell 630-833-1036 day of ride 630-290-2675Urban Hike - Pedway
Bring your sense of adventure as we navigate the tangled web of tunnels, corridors, staircases and revolving doors of the city under a city - the Chicago Pedway. Most of this hike will be in heated corridors but we will have some street level walking and unheated areas. Burlington riders take the train that arrives Union Station at 10:42 and meet us at Ogilvie upstairs ticket counter. Please e-mail or call if you are coming so we don't leave without you.
2/17/20106:30 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.
2/18/201010:00 AM20-25 miles / 12-14 mphMcCollum Park in Downers GroveArt Frigo, (630) 417-9387CD (Chocolate Donut) Cruise
Weather looks hopeful. We will ride from McCollum to Quinn's on familiar streets for a donut and coffee. If the streets are snow covered, we can hike to Caribou for hot chocolate.
2/19/20108:00 AM6 mile walkKatherine Legge Parking lot, 59th and County Line Rd., HinsdaleMary Jo Bolan 630 887 9652Friday Breakfast walk
Six mile walk with a breakfast stop at the Grant Square Restaurant, Grant Square, Hinsdale, Il
2/19/201010:00 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.
2/20/20109:30 AM30-35 miles,16-18 mphDepot, ElmhurstSteve Josephs, 630-235-9841Saturday Fast Ride
An early Spring ride, one short break and back about Noon.
2/20/201010:00 AMDetermined by ridersDepot ElmhurstDetermined by ridersSaturday Show and Go
The riders will determine the ride leader, distance and pace
2/21/20108:00 AMTBDIronwood, MISharon Hermach 312 560 2783Ski Again in the UP
Another trip to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, hiking or snowshoeing.
2/21/20109:30 AMDetermined by ridersPanera Bread at York & North AveDetermined by riders Sunday Morning Show n Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace
2/21/20109:30 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.
2/21/20109:30 AM14 - 16 mph PacePanera Bread at York & North AveJeff Wincentsen 630.832.3338Jeff's Sunday Morning Ride
Cantigny for 37 miles. This will be a road ride. Some optional sprints. Mid-point at a coffee shop. Snow cancels.
2/21/201012:30 PMDetermined by ridersGazebo, Glen EllynDetermined by ridersSunday Show and Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace.
2/23/20108:00 AMHave breakfast, then ski the 9 1/2 loop Water Fall Glen Betty Bond 630-881-1177Eat annd Ski
We will meet for breakfast at Matty's Pancake House at 642 Rt. 83 in Hinsdale at 8:00 am. After breakfast we will assemble at Water Fall Glen (main entrance on Cass Ave.) at 9:15 to ski as much of the 9 1/2 mile loop as you wish.
2/24/201010:00 AMDetermined by ridersMcCollum Park, Downers GroveDetermined by ridersWednesday Show n Go
The riders who show will decide ride leader, distance and pace.
2/24/20106:30 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.
2/26/20108:00 AMApprox 6 mile hikeNorth Riverside Recreation Parking LotGerry Fekete (708) 352 -0913 Cell: 708 565-9430Breakfast Hike to Connie's
Starting point is the parking lot behind the N Riverside Recreation Bldg, off of DesPlaines Ave. At the stop light between 31st and 22nd Streets (Village Commons Drive) on DesPlaines, turn East and park in the farthest eastern section of the parking lot.We will hike from there to Connie's (NOT Pizza) for breakfast.
2/26/201010:00 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.
2/27/20109:15 AM8 Miles each way, 17-19 MPHRay Dal Lago's houseRay Dal Lago 630-543-4655Ride to the Ride
Join Ray for a warm-up/cool-down ride to/from the Elmhurst Depot for the Saturday Show 'N Go.
2/27/201010:00 AMDetermined by ridersDepot ElmhurstDetermined by ridersSaturday Show and Go
The riders will determine the ride leader, distance and pace
2/27/201010:00 AM29 miles, 13 to 15 mph paceDepot ElmhurstJeff Wincentsen, 630.832.3338Downers Grove
A road ride to Downers Grove. Mountain bike recommended. Mostly on main streets. One long optional sprint. Be there, aloha!
2/27/201011:00 AMBike30 miles 12-14 / ski or hike 2-3hrs6469 1st Street Sawyer, MI 49125 (about 100 miles from Elmhurst) 94 to Exit #12 Marge Ricke & Judy-host / Larry Gitchell-bike / Vicki Pate-ski / Judy Mikesell-hikeChili Ride Michigan style
ALL TIMES LISTED ARE ILLINOIS TIME PLEASE arrive by 10:30am Chili ride is moving to Michigan this year! Come for the day or the weekend - Just over an hour drive (about 100 miles from Elmhurst) in Sawyer, Michigan by Warren Dunes RIDES - HIKES - SNOW (maybe) - FOOD (for sure) ? HOT TUB - GAMES - DAY or WEEKEND RIDE: 11:00am - 30 mile ride lead by Larry Gitchell - please let us know if you are interested in leading a shorter/slower, a mountain bike ride or a faster ride CROSS COUNTRY SKIING: 11:00 am Vicki Pate will lead skiers on the Warren Dune trails and 6pm for night ski on the lighted groomed trails at Loves Creek. If there is snow - there will be cross country skiing in Warren Dunes http://www.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=504&type=SPRK and near by Loves Creek Park (see web site for fees) http://www.berriencounty.org/parks/?dept=1&pid=189 HIKE: 11:00am - snow [snow shoes] or no snow [hiking boots] - Judy Mikesell will lead a trail hike at Warren Dunes - 2 blocks from Marge's place FOOD: 3:00pm Bring a serving of chili to be added to the "general pot" + a chili topping [cheese, macaroni, onion, oyster crackers, sour cream] and/or a side dish [salad or dessert] Call or e-mail Marge with the additional items you plan on bringing just so we don't get to much of something. 630-616-8481 margericke@gmail.com HOT TUB ? Bring your suit and towel. GAMES: Bring movies (Blue-Ray) to watch or games to play WEEKEND: If you would like to spend the night and ski or hike on Sunday there are a few options: Super 8 hotel at 94 & exit 12 about $65 OR Marge's place for $30 a bed in the bunk house that sleeps 6 (either all male or all females) or drop a sleeping bag on the floor or $35 for one of the two bedrooms with queen bed OR Vicki's place (about 35 miles south of Marge) for $35 for one of the two bedrooms. Marge & Vicki's will be on a 1st call bases until full. All three options serve breakfast + Sunday lunch at Marge's
2/28/20107:30 AM20 miles each way, 17-19 MPHRay Dal Lago's House, 713 Charles CT, AddisonRay Dal Lago 630-543-4655Sunday Ride to the Ride
Here's your chance to get 100 miles in February! You'll ride 20 miles to Naperville and join Roger Pardon's 60 mile Sunday ride. After Roger's ride you'll ride 20 miles back to Ray's house. Rain or snow cancel the ride. Dress in layers and bring two water bottles!
2/28/20107:45 AM~28 miles ~8 hoursPalos Forest Preserves, Maple Lake boating centerChuck Gentile 708-289-3988 George Pastorino 708-903-8700Chuck and George's Excellent Epic
Have you ever wanted to do a 3 hour winter mountain bike ride and a three hour back country X-C ski in the same day? Well, nows your chance! We will mountain bike ride ~3 hours at Palos, followed by and an alcohol free lunch at Staggshead Pub, followed by ~3 hours of back country X-C skiing at Cap Sauers Holdings which is the largest roadless track of land in Cook County. Skiing will be followed by a celebratory drink back at Staggshead Pub. Please bring a sturdy lock to secure your bike while skiing and enough nutrition and water for ~6+ hours of outdoor activity. You will also need a change of base layer. Sense of humor helpful, sanity not required
2/28/20109:00 AM60 mi. / 17-19mphTrader Joe's in Naperville PlazaRoger Pardon 630-639-8505Roger's Sunday Ride
A Fast paced ride to The Village Grind over low traffic rolling country roads.
2/28/20109:30 AM30 Miles, 13-15+ MPHPanera Bread, York & North, ElmhurstLarry Gitchell (708) 421-0120 (C)Romp to Roselle
Visit the Lynfred Winery in Roselle on a Sunday morning - or maybe the Starbucks across the street? Some busier streets, some parking lot sneaks, all pavement.
2/28/20109:30 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.